Shops in Bolzano/Bozen

As a jeweller, Rosella Bonaldi has quite the keen eye. So she must
have seen something nobody else did when, over 60 years ago, she
opened her store among a row of modern apartments behind which
only green fields grew. However, since then, Bolzano has spread to
the south and new blocks of flats have sprung up like wild mushrooms.
More apartments mean more people, and more residents
mean potential customers. Bonaldi had moved from Bergamo to
try her luck by opening her own business. Fortune must favour
the bold, for it is still alive and kicking – thriving, actually – now
managed by her daughters when she stepped down in 1996. Right
place, right time, even when the gold and precious jewels business
snowballed, she was helped by three sisters in the shop. So while
the shop is still run by women as in the past, it has unfortunately
suffered a change of fortunes, reminiscent of those old Hollywood
movies, due to the dramatic change in how people shop. Bolzano’s
first shopping centre opened ten years ago to much fanfare, which
translated to a 30% drop in business for smaller stores. A trend
compounded by the rise of digitalisation and the resulting change in
how people now favour online shopping compared to visiting brick
and mortar establishments.
The shop’s regular clientele spans three generations – but sisters
Elena and Silvia wanted to reach out to a new target market, especially
online consumers. Since then, they’ve made targeted investments
in their social media presence: their Youtube videos regale
people with details, facts, and trivia about diamonds, what is meant
by “pure gold”, and how to tell the difference between 24 karat
and 14 karat gold, or how to spot fake pearls from a mile away. And
believe it or not, you can also find them on TikTok and Instagram
showcasing their products, while Facebook is reserved for presenting
new products. Different media but all united by the family’s
knowledge and expertise.

A success that has lasted for over 30 years! Traditional ice cream, fruit sorbets, and unique flavours have made Eccetera THE go-to ice cream parlour in Bolzano's city centre. During summer pick from over 40 flavours, made every day in our workshop using only select ingredients. Absolutely delicious gelato!

Calzature Principe based in Bolzano is not only a trendy shoe shop, but a real reference point for all shoe lovers. Specifically, we deal in the sale of trendy shoes for both women and men, offering models made by the most important brands in the sector and characterised by an excellent price-quality ratio. In our shop we carry out the retail service of bags and handbags, some of which are made in real leather and with artisan techniques.

The shop with history and tradition in the heart of the medieval center. Everything for the cobbler: leather, furs, utensils, rubber, glue as well as leather and fur-care products. In addition, top branded shoes for the whole family and small leather goods.

From the smallest pocket knife to the most extraordinary slicer, there is nothing in these workshops that is not of the highest quality. Knives, scissors, kitchen utensils, sharp objects for work, for gifts, for collectors; in the Lorenzi workshops you can admire hundreds of different objects, all produced in the finest craftsmanship. Since 1948, the Lorenzi family has been synonymous with refinement and professionalism, and entering the shops in Via Bottai 28 and Via Goethe 36 is like entering a world of curiosity that is truly exciting.

Let’s start at the very beginning with some hard facts. Therese Gasser
was born in Millan, near Bressanone, but at the tender age of 23 took
over the small haberdashery shop in Bolzano from her aunt Zenz Öttl.
Therese worked in the shop most of her life, supported by two apprentices,
sisters Kreszenz and Anna Kaufmann. In 1921, as she didn’t
have children, Therese decided to give her store and, with it, her
surname, to the “Gasser Gals” – her employees. In 1972, Anna’s niece,
Gertraud Sauer, née Kaufmann, took over the business after having
spent part of her married life in Munich and having acquired considerable
experience selling leather clothes. The small shop has been
run by women for the equivalent of four generations and became
Gertraud’s pride and joy – so much so she only stopped going in every
day at the ripe old age of 90! In 2011, her son Wolfgang Sauer stepped
up to oversee the business’ administration while two women still
advise and help clients find what they need in keeping with tradition.

We have been in Bolzano's Laubengasse for over eighty years. In addition to a nostalgic ambience and fine decorative objects, you will of course also find our candles and all other carefully selected products in our shop. We are waiting for you!

Since 1939 in the world of wines - Weins, distillates and gastronomic specialities.

A passion that renews itself and grows true to its roots. Since 1801 as a family

Butcher's shop Schrott has been operating for more than 40 years and you will not find just high quality meat there. Dumplings, lasagna, schlutzkrapfen, sauces, side dishes and much more are waiting to be tested.

MOIRÉ represents exceptional women’s fashion and care-free shopping in a beautifully designed space. In the 3 Moiré Fashion shops – two in the heart of Bolzano, one in Merano – elegance and charm are combined in the name of fashion to create a unique style.

Peter’s father was one of the most important butchers in the city,
whereas his mother followed her own path and opened her own
tobacco store in 1955 – Peter was a 1-year-old baby – in Don Bosco, a
neighbourhood which mostly comprises Italian-speaking Bolzanini.
Idle hands weren’t something the family believed in, so Peter started
helping out at the shop during the school breaks and holidays. It
soon dawned on him, at the start of the 60s upon finishing school,
that he’d be taking over the business.
The shop is a true cave of wonders: every square inch seems to be
bursting with products, and the 60 m² stock whatever you may
need – and then some. Toys, stationery, cards for every occasion;
however, the pride and joy of the venue is its tobacco, especially pipes and all the relevant tools, and a wealth of different tobacco.
Oh, and don’t forget to try your luck and buy a scratch card or play
your lucky numbers at the lottery.

New SPORTLER Flagship Store in Bozen! Seven-floors of sports gear, a sales area of 4,500 square metres and – of course – the most prestigious brands from the world of sports. All this can be found at the new SPORTLER Flagship Store on the Rathausplatz in Bozen. But there’s more: free Wi-Fi throughout the store and charging stations for smartphones. A large indoor running test track with the most modern video motion analysis equipment in Europe, the Scott bike fitting section with the first measurement instrument of its kind in Italy, handmade Ertl-Renz bespoke ski boots and Fischer vacuum ski boot fitting all perfectly complement our wide range. We also have our SPORTLER Alpine branch under the Bozen Lauben (arcades) where you can find everything for mountain sports.

Back in the day, butchers would throw out whatever parts they
couldn’t use or sell into courtyards – but as the adage goes, somebody’s
trash is another’s treasure, and so chandlers would gleefully
collect those valuable ingredients to make their candles and soaps.
It made sense then for Josef Anton Thaler to open a soap workshop
in 1763 in the very same place where Thaler’s modern premises lie.
He was so successful he later went on to become a supplier of medical
goods to the court and a colonial warehouse and shop for the
local populations: local farmers would come into town to purchase
spices from the Middle East, among other items on display. In 1946,
the Schwienbacher family purchased the store. Hans Schwienbacher
was a far-sighted man who succeeded in creating a booming
business, set up a wholesale operation and then handed control
and oversight to his daughters Heidi and Veronika. The siblings are
still very much involved in running the company. At the turn of the
century, having a niche was seen as that extra special something –
in this case, exclusive perfumes, wellbeing and beauty routines, and
luxury design and furniture for the living areas. In 2012, the family
decided to expand their business and started dipping their toes in
the beverage and restaurant world.

History
The origins of this family of cobblers dates back to the 19th century
in Chiusa, where they’d opened their first shoemaker’s workshop,
Fill, in 1871. In the 20th century, one of the family’s son remained in
Chiusa, while the other moved to Bolzano to Piazza Gries where today
you can find Café Menz (see p. 147). The current owner’s grandfather
– Karl Fill – built the building of today’s Fill premises in 1961,
boasting space for a shop, show workshop, and an apartment. Since
2022, the third Bolzano generation has been running the business,
led by siblings Patrizia and Horst, while Werner (Karl Fill’s nephew)
and Waltraud, the second generation, still help out.
Stand-out traits
We know how important it is to wear comfortable shoes. Here
is where you can go the extra mile: the store sells special socks,
insoles, shoelaces and shoeshine as well as comfortable shoes for
women, men and children – and even babies! It boasts a vast range
of regular shoes, slippers, and mountain boots all united by the fact
they’re extremely comfortable to wear. Horst Steinhauser is the current
owner and completed his training as an orthopaedic specialist
and shoemaker in Austria. He then worked in Innsbruck and Munich before opening his workshop in the Gries neighbourhood 20 years
ago where he’s been “solving problems with his feet” ever since.

History
Tiozzo Severino was born in the province of Padova in 1923. He was
a paperhanger and the grandfather of today’s owner. The young
tradesman moved to Bolzano and in 1946 decided to set up his own
business in Via Genoa. The store specialised in producing wool mattresses.
A niche product if there ever was one. But back in the day
it sold exceptionally well, and was particularly well received by the
Italian immigrants living in the Semirurali worker neighbourhood,
which had been created after World War II. All things change and, in
1959, grandfather Severino moved to Via Torino and stopped selling
mattresses in favour of curtains and wallpapers. In 1985, his sons
Roberto and Silvano joined the family-run business, and his nephew
Mirco took over after his uncle retired in 2006.
Stand-out traits
The modern store boasts floor-to-ceiling windows which flood
the store with plenty of natural light. This setup also establishes a
direct connection with Bolzano’s industrial estate’s busy roads, as
the store is located opposite the historical Valbruna steelworks and
right next to the innovative NOI techpark. What all the business’
clients have in common is measures scribbled on sheets of paper or the blueprint of their apartment, the key ingredients when purchasing
duvets and kitchen linen, curtains, awnings, and solutions
to provide shade. All these are tailored or adapted to the client’s
specifications in the workshop on the first floor, while the workshop
in the cellar is where the upholstery magic takes place across a sea
of divans, armchairs, and chairs.

The Rubatscher Boutique is a historic address in the centre of Bolzano. It is here that one can find the finest and most form-fitting underwear, the perfect hosiery for women and men, nightwear to suit every intimacy and the newest and most sought-after beachwear from the best brands.

Elektro Telelux has been serving private and business customers for over 60 years. We specialise in the supply of large and small household appliances in the province of Bolzano. From the retail sale of televisions to technical advice on refrigerators, shavers and electrical household appliances: Our after-sales service covers a wide range of products from the best brands. 

In our shop at Vintlergalerie 3/5, you can choose between household appliances from brands such as Ariston, Black and Decker, Bosch, Braun, Indesit, Laica, Samsung, etc at highly competitive prices. Our staff will be happy to listen to your requests, give you technical advice and suggest the best alternatives for your needs. Visit us and choose professionals in the retail sale of televisions and household appliances.

The restaurant with its own brewery is open 360 days a year.

Here you can find culinary delights from the South-Tyrolean and Italian cuisine with a refreshing beer, brewed according to German Purity Law "Reinheitsgebot" of 1516.

Oberalp was founded in 1981 by Heiner Oberrauch to distribute high-quality sports clothing and equipment in the Italian market. 40 years later, with more than 1,300 employees, we are recognised for the development of great brands that produce top-quality technical products for mountaineering.

Born as the first shop for workwear in South Tyrol, Kuntner - top for job has been combining a wide range of professional workwear including safety shoes and accessories with finishing and reliable service since 1964. In gastronomy, medicine and care, handicrafts and industry, it is close to our heart to clothe a wide variety of professions from head to toe: For this, we rely on our generations of experience in daily customer contact as well as quality products from strong brands. New in our range: team wear and leisure wear for a good balance between work and leisure. We hope you enjoy browsing and finding what you are looking for!

Ario Selenati came from Trieste and, together with his wife, and the
uncle of today’s owner, opened a hardware store. In 1970, the then
employee – Albino Zanoni – took over the business and renamed it.
In 2014, after helping his uncle Albino in the store for many years
and learning the ropes of the trade on the job, following his technical
vocational studies, Silvio Zanoni started running the business.
Stand-out traits
You know you’ll always get excellent and friendly customer service
here, regardless of the type of request you have –
a new toolbox, a garden top or stockpot, a mixer, two screws or a
copy of one’s keys.

This family-run business has had once mission since it opened in 1974, and that is "preserving the bread-making tradition". If you walk past the window of the Franziskaner's PAN-ATELIER, which opened in 2020 in Via della Roggia / Rauschertorgasse 32, you can actually observe bakers making bread in the workshop. If the tempting scent of freshly baked bread whets your appetite, pop in to one of the 8 Franziskaner bakeries and choose from over 85 types of bread and pastries.

Back in the day, Pfaff sewing machines were sold from door to door –
and that’s exactly what Josef Mohr from Swabia did. He opened the
shop in the Portici in 1911 and the range of products also included
typewriters and, at a later stage, gramophones, and records. His
sons, Alfred and Karl, grew the business with the help of their wives
by adding repair and delivery services. Christian Mohr represents
the third generation to run the business, and the trained sewing
machine technician became the store owner in 1990. He learnt the
importance of diligent work and being close to one’s customers
from his father Karl and mother Maria, phased out the slowly shrivelling
music department with its outdated CDs after renovating the
store, and got rid of wool and knitting utensils to expand his sewing
clientele with more professional and numerous services.

Eduard Mall’s name is still in display in the shop. He was apprenticed
after the Second World War to one of the legendary goldsmiths
of the city, namely Ferdinand Schubert (originally from
Vienna), who left him the shop after an accident made it difficult
for him to continue. In 1958, Eduard set up shop by opening a small
workshop in Piazza Erbe, which created jewellery and watches. In
the mid-1960s, Eduard Mall moved to Via Goethe. In 1970, his son
Günther became an apprentice in the family-run business, and he
deepened his skills in other places during the summer – especially
in small goldsmith workshops in Florence, Gallarate, Valenza, Padova
and Pforzheim. He worked on designing, preparing, and altering
jewellery and jewels. Even the women of the family have always
worked in the business: first, Gunther’s mother and sister, then his
wife Renata, who joined the family business in 1988. The couple has
been running the business since 2001.

Tutzer Abbigliameno Junior since 1864 in Bolzano at Via dei Portici 43. since 1960 Erika Marchetti

Welcome at Tschager's shop

South Tyrolean arts and crafts shop in the middle of the old town. The Tschager family is best known for production of sacred and profane statues.

A great surprise awaits you if you enter and look around this unique medieval building in the Lauben/Portici. Here you can find classic to fashionable shoes for man and woman, bags, huts and slippers. Own manufacture. Quality and service are the keys to our success.

What to do when your employer makes you redundant? You take
the first step (ironic, considering he worked in a shoe factory
before) towards the right decision: in Gino Gatti’s case that meant
making his passion for photography into his daily breadwinner.
All this happened in 1960 – but this wasn’t Gino’s first rodeo. He’d
nurtured his passion for taking snapshots for years and he’d already
turned it into a money-making activity. To round off his family’s
income, he used to photograph events during his spare time. The
jump from side hustle to main business was immediate, and he
soon opened his own shop. His son Stefano was also a passionate
photographer, and so learnt the tricks and tips of being behind the
shutter as a child. Both father and son would take pictures during
their work breaks, when hiking in the mountains, and when out
and about surrounded by nature. When all the other kids soaked up
the sunshine during the summer holidays, Stefano could be found
working in the shop and spending time in the darkroom. His regular
apprenticeship started at the age of 16 and, in 1996, he took over the
business when Gino retired.

Located in the heart of Bolzano, historical brand of menswear. Since 1995, the elegance of the garments, the quality of the fabric, eye to manifacture and detail, made Kiro’s a well appreciated point of reference for those who want to dress smart. Among the top products, shirts in custom fit and regular fit versions with sizes ranging from 38 to 46. Kiro’s shops are to be found in via die Portici 73 and in via Museo 38.