Evenementen aan de Südtiroler Weinstraße

Weekly market in Auer. Every Wednesday morning on Heinrich Lona Platz.

During the Bolzano Christmas Market music bands and singing groups will cheer the time with Christmas music.

It happened suddenly, for reasons unknown, when an angel found himself hovering over the heavens of the Earth. The village madman remembers it well – for he was the first to see him, and the last to ever forget him. The angel glides, awestruck and deeply moved, over celestial expanses he had until now only dreamed of or imagined – until a priest shoots at him. Confused and overwhelmed by this wondrous being, and tormented by guilt, the priest decides to take him in and care for him: an angel, marvelous and mysterious, who observes human life with astonished eyes.

Yet this life gradually becomes heavy and increasingly complicated; primarily due to the hostile atmosphere and rejection in the village, which refuses to accept the foreign visitor, the angel. He is condemned – because of his otherness, his altered form, his strangeness. Burdened by mockery and humiliation, yet unable to return to the heavenly realm, the angel – trapped in the earthly world – finds solace in the music of the violin, an instrument he plays masterfully, and “refuge” only in Delia’s eyes and her love…

Freely inspired by The Wonderful Visit by H.G. Wells

Text: Fabio Pisano
Translation: Zija Vuka
Dramaturgical adaptation, stage design, and direction: Davide Iodice
Original music: Lino Cannavacciuolo
Light Designer: Loïc François Hamelin
Scenic elements: Divni Gushta
Assistant director: Jozef Shiroka
With: Nikolin Ferketa, Raimonda Markja, Pjerin Vlashi, Fritz Selmani, Rita Gjeka Kacarosi, Julinda Emiri, Jozef Shiroka, Merita Smaja, Alexander Prenga, Vladimir Doda

A production of: Teatro Migjeni, Sardegna Teatro
With the support of: Italian Cultural Institute of Tirana

Winner at the Albanian Theater Festival “Moisiu” / Press Award “Oslobodenje” at the Sarajevo Festival

In collaboration with: Pan-Albanian Association Arbëria Bolzano

On December 11, from 6:30 p.m., from the balcon of the Vivaldi Music School, the Brass Comminity ensamble will present a musical program featuring the most famous traditional Christmas pieces.

Clowning at its finest with live music, unusual juggling, and a few more surprises. A multi-layered play in which the two clowns artfully and poetically turn the certainties of everyday life upside down – and repeatedly manage to free themselves from apparent mishaps in surprising, chaotically ingenious and at the same time clownishly naive ways.
Humorous entanglements around the really important things in the pre-Christmas and Christmas season, such as sharing joy, laughter, amazement and listening to the quiet moments – full of joyful anticipation of what will happen next. The audience is thus removed from the Christmas hustle and bustle for a string of quiet, tender and also powerful moments. May this magic have a profound effect and last as long as possible!
Bonifazius & Michelino (Austria) – the two couldn't be more different!
Loud and cheeky, cautious and haphazard, talkative and literal – they stumble right into a crazy, bizarre and festive story.
For children aged four and above.

Every Thursday, you are warmly invited to join us for an enjoyable guided tour of the winery and cellar. For a limited number of visitors, we open up the old, historic cellar located seven meters underground, providing you with unique insights into our daily work at the winery and much more... The tour is followed by a tasting session, featuring five wines from our portfolio. Reservations by Wednesday 5 p.m. Price per person: Euro 20.

A rich programme of organ and orchestra concerts accompanied by the Bolzano Cathedral Choir.

Every Thursday in December, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the Laurin Bar comes alive with the long aperitif: classic aperitifs, signature cocktails, a fresh buffet (20 €), and music selected by the live DJ. The event is also open to external guests.

Short concert where the most famous Christmas melodies of all times can be heard from the windows of the music school in piazza Parrocchia square.

What exactly is sustainable winegrowing? During a guided tour through the small vineyard, you learn about the ecology of vineyards. You gain an insight into how wine is produced sustainably, from planting and managing the vineyard to processing the grapes and reaching the final quality of the wine. The guided tour finishes with a wine tasting of Messnerhof wines. Duration: about 1.5 hours. Minimum number of participants: 6.

Wine is culture – and enjoying it is pure pleasure! You can experience this on one of our guided tours of Kellerei Bozen – a place where contemporary architecture merges seamlessly with centuries-old winemaking tradition. Follow the journey of our wines, from the arrival of the freshly harvested grapes to their gentle processing and maturation in stainless steel and oak barriques. Along the way, you’ll hear stories about our winegrowers, whose skill and dedication in the vineyards lay the foundation for our wines. You’ll step behind doors normally closed to visitors and see how artisan knowledge, technology and passion come together in perfect harmony. Your tour ends with a tasting of selected wines – from fresh, aromatic whites with delicate minerality to full-bodied, characterful reds from our finest vineyards. An experience that begins in the glass and remains in the memory.

Guided tour of the city centre with focus on some highlights of the old town. For a special period, the city lights up with Sparkling in the City: an opportunity to discover new flavors and experience the city in an original way, stop by stop, with tastings designed to enhance the aromas and flavors of South Tyrolean sparkling wine.stories behind each sparkling wine producer in the association.

» On Thursdays & Fridays (except for 25/12/2025)
» Duration 1,5 hours 11:30 -13:00
» Language: Italian/ German
» Number of participants: min 5, max 20 people
» Starting point: Infopoint in via Alto Adige 60 Südtirolerstraße
» Price: 22 € standard ticket, 12 € for children up to 14 years.
» Subscrition till 9 am
For more information, please contact our office.

During the Bolzano Christmas Market music bands and singing groups will cheer the time with Christmas music.

Guided tour of the city centre with focus on the main highlights of the old town.

» Duration 2 hours 10:30 -12:30
» Language: Italian 10:30 -11:30 / German 11:30 - 12:30
» Max 25 people
» Starting point: Piazza del Grano - Kornplatz 11
» Price: 10 € standard ticket, free for children up to 14 years old and holders of the Bolzano Bozen Card (excluding the Bolzano Bozen Card Mobility). For more information, please contact our office.

Museion presents Sven Sachsalber. Mapping out an Artistic Practice: A Research Project by Museion. The exhibition offers insight into the process behind the creation of the archive of South Tyrolean artist Sven Sachsalber (1987–2020).

Curated by BAU, the exhibition brings together archival materials, documents, interviews, and digitised works. The display unfolds through six thematic strands that emerged from more than thirty conversations with the artist’s friends, colleagues, and collaborators: art, body, time, books, home, and friendship. These themes open new perspectives on Sachsalber’s thinking and creative approach, accompanied by quotations, publications, and reproductions spanning his entire career.

The authentic wine experience for all senses takes place in the newly created wing of the Cantina Kurtatsch. During the visit, you will gain fascinating insights into the importance of terroir, the variety of Kurtatsch’s vineyard sites, and its unique wines. The educational TERROIR Experience will lead you into the new dolomite barrique cellar with its natural rock wall and conclude with a tasting of 5 wines from our TERROIR line. The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 18 people. Please note that dogs are welcome in our wine shop and on the terrace, but for hygiene reasons they cannot take part in the guided tours. Südtirols Süden Card: If you are in possession of the “Südtirols Süden Card”, please indicate this in the appropriate field when booking. The discount will then be applied automatically. The indication that you hold the Guest Card must be made during the booking process, as the discount cannot be granted retrospectively. Children are very welcome to join the guided tour. Participation is free of charge for children up to 15 years old, while for teenagers aged 16 to 18 we charge €10 for the tour.

Toni Servillo, Giuliana De Sio, Vinicio Marchioni, Alessandro Haber, Teresa Saponangelo, Silvio Orlando, Gabriele Lavia, Neri Marcorè, and many other leading figures of the international theatre scene are part of the 2025/2026 season of the Teatro Stabile, taking place in Bolzano. This year’s season includes 12 subscription events and a special performance featuring Stefano Massini.

The sixteenth edition of the festival “Corpi Eretici 2025/26”, curated by Teatro la Ribalta – Kunst der Vielfalt, opens with the premiere of “Pinocchio nel ventre della balena”, directed by Paolo Grossi, a fairy tale that recalls the adventures and misadventures of Pinocchio and his father Mastro Geppetto. Next comes “Vorrei una voce”, in which Tindaro Granata, through the voice of Mina, brings to the stage the stories and experiences of women imprisoned in Messina.

With “Re Lear è morto a Mosca”, directed by César Brie, eight young actors retrace the careers of Solomon Michoels and Venjamin Zuskin, executed by the Stalinist regime because of their art. In “Vizita”, Davide Iodice reflects on intolerance toward the foreigner, inspired by H.G. Wells.

Kicking off 2026 is the debut of “Studi Teatrali de La Tempesta”, directed by Antonio Viganò, a new creation born during the artistic residency with Teatro Cristallo.
In February: “C’è urgenza d’azzurro”, poems by Vasco Mirandola with music by Sergio Marchesini, and “Quando gli dei erano tanti”, in which Marco Baliani tells the story of Calasso.
In March, “Edipo Re”, directed by Stefano Tè and performed by inmates from the Castelfranco Emilia Prison, stages the story of the city of Thebes and Oedipus' desperate attempt to save it.
In April, “Un attimo prima”, a poetic experience by Gabriella Salvaterra, will lead small groups of spectators through an intimate, sensory journey inside a labyrinth of memories, immersing them courageously in the theme of symbolic rupture and healing.
In May, “La parola femminista” by Vanessa Roghi and the Writing Workshop of Experience with Lea Melandri close the program with a reflection on feminist culture.

All events of the “Corpi Eretici” festival:
• 09/10/25, Pinocchio nel ventre della balena - Teatro la Ribalta-Kunst der Vielfalt (Teatro Gries)
• 23/10/25, Vorrei una voce - Tindaro Granata (Teatro Gries)
• 12/11/25, Re Lear è morto a Mosca - César Brie (Teatro Gries)
• 11/12/25, Vizita - Davide Iodice (Teatro Gries)
• 21-22/01/26, Studi teatrali de la tempesta - Teatro la Ribalta-Kunst der Vielfalt (Teatro Cristallo)
• 06/02/26, C’è urgenza di azzurro - Vasco Mirandola e Sergio Marchesini (T.Raum)
• 27/02/26, Quando gli dei erano tanti - Marco Baliani (Teatro Gries)
• 13/03/26, Edipo Re - Teatro dei Venti (Teatro Cristallo)
• 27-28-29/04/26, Un attimo prima - Gabriella Salvaterra (info location info@teatrolaribalta.it)
• 08/05/26, La parola femminista - Vanessa Roghi (Teatro Cristallo)
• 09/05/26, Laboratorio di scrittura di esperienza - Lea Melandri (Sala Giuliani, Teatro Cristallo)

Take a guided tour through biodynamic vineyards, discover our barrel cellar, and taste 6 exceptional wines at our SKYWINE Pavilion. Our trained team will introduce you to our philosophy and explain the specifics of our winemaking. 

The tour takes place multilingual if necessary. Dogs are welcome.

Artistic Handicrafts Market organised by the Manuart Association in the Piazza Mazzini from 8:00 to 17:00

The warmth of Christmas, the purity of voices, and the power of choral music come together in one special evening.
The concert “Magico Natale con le Voci della Tradizione” brings together the school choirs of the city of Bolzano in an event celebrating the joy of singing, togetherness, and the spirit of the holiday season.

For 41 years, the Intica Big Band has been synonymous with swing and musical versatility. With Jakob Seiwald as its charismatic singer and under the direction of Peter Paul Hofmann, the band reinterprets classic American Christmas hits in the style of Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé, and Tony Bennett.

Art Directors: Michael Lösch & Helga Plankensteiner
The concert starts at 9:30 p.m. at the Laurin Bar.
There is a €12 surcharge on the first drink starting at 9:00 p.m.
For information and table reservations, please contact the Laurin Bar at +39 0471 311 570.

A musical experience in a place rich in history
The renowned Japanese artist guides us, with her voice and the enveloping sound of the koto, to distant and mysterious Japan. But not only that. She also takes us on an emotional journey through time, cultures, and musical genres.
After the concert, guests will have the opportunity to take part in an oriental dinner at the castle’s tavern: a perfect occasion to meet the artist and the evening’s artistic director in person.

Art Director: Manfred Bernard
Organization: Castles of Bolzano Foundation
Info: Reservation required (for the dinner, reservations will be accepted until 09.12.2025)
runkelstein@runkelstein.info
– +39 0471/329808
Costs: Concert free of charge, dinner from 8:30 PM at €27/person (drinks excluded)

SALTO – AUTUMN/WINTER HIKE OVER THE LARCH MEADOWS NEAR JENESIEN

Discover the quiet beauty of the high plateau: vast larch meadows, golden-yellow needles sparkling in the snow, and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Along the way, cozy inns invite you to take a break – enjoy South Tyrolean specialties, fresh mountain air, and the peace of nature.

Johannes Ruedl – Hiking guide and nature/experiential educator

When: 12th December 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Meeting point: Infopoint at Kornplatz 11
Duration: approx. 5-6 hours (including breaks)
Distance: approx. 7.0 km
Difficulty: easy
Elevation gain: approx. 500 m
Price: 30 € per person (including guide)

Equipment
● Sturdy hiking boots
● Weatherproof clothing (jacket, sun protection)
● Water bottle
● Hiking poles (optional)
● Camera for capturing the stunning views

Transportation:
We meet in front of the Tourist Office in Bolzano and take the bus together to Jenesien. Return journey by bus as well.

Note:
In case of severe weather or dangerous situations, the guide reserves the right to cancel or change the hike.
A minimum of 5 participants is required. The hike will not take place if there are fewer participants.

In different places and historical moments, human cultures have recognized the existence of a connection — a vital energy that permeates and links us — to which they have given names such as Qi, Prana, Pneuma, Spiritus, Tjukupurna, and many others. Vitalis–Navitas–Connexio is an exploration of the nature of this connection between ourselves and the Whole. By engaging us on multiple levels — physical, emotional, mental, spiritual — art allows us to grasp and perceive this network of visible and invisible bonds that connect us to our deepest essence, to nature, and to everything around us. The exploration of the perception of this transversal vital energy that connects us to the Whole is the central focus of this performative work.

Concept, choreography, direction, video, photography, costumes, performer: Santija Bieza
Marco Sonna
With the support of the Abteilung für Deutsche Kultur der Autonomen Provinz Bozen
The performance is accompanied by a series of sculptures titled “Goddesses Seen Up Close” by Thea Unteregger.

The golden autumn has given up its colorful place and left the stage to winter for the most contemplative time of the year. With a promising tone, lights and angels, Christmas trees and a small Christmas market announce the holiday season in Kaltern, which makes the most of its smaller size with nothing lacking. A contemplative village stroll if desired, enjoying wine and fine treats in festive garb, embedded in culinary traditions with both old customs and new practices that will join them. A celebration of joy, sharing, and community, surrounded by music and hospitality in the heart of Kaltern.

CABABOZ (BZ): “Natale 2025” The fakest Santa Clauses in Bolzano are back on stage just in time for Christmas market season. A few comedians – though not too funny – try to distract the audience from mulled wine, jingling earworms, and the scent of ginger and cinnamon. With irreverent jokes, bizarre anecdotes, and officially approved one-liners. This text was not written with the help of artificial intelligence – and it shows. Performances: Friday, December 12, and Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, starting at 8:00 PM.

During the Bolzano Christmas Market music bands and singing groups will cheer the time with Christmas music.

Every Friday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., the farmers' market takes place on the town hall square in Nalles/Nals with fresh produce from farmers in Sirmian/Sirmiano and Nals/Nalles.

There is a small ice rink in front of Waltherpark on Viale Stazione/Bahnhofsallee. Special events will take place here on December 2, 12, 13, and 23.