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The exhibition “Kaufmannsgesichter” is based on an excerpt from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s diary about his journey to Italy. The poet arrived in Bolzano in September 1786, at a time when one of the four major international fairs was taking place. The lively bustle of the city and the faces of the merchants—radiating prosperity and self-confidence—made a strong impression on him.

The exhibition presents the portraits of merchants who, at the turn of the 18th to the 19th century, played a decisive role in Bolzano’s development into a wealthy trading city and who were personally involved in the activities of the Mercantile Magistrate. The works, on loan from public institutions and private collectors, depict men in authoritative poses, holding correspondence, account books, or professional objects. They are often accompanied by portraits of their wives, who belonged to the new merchant aristocracy and who, through their dowries, wealth, and prestigious residences, significantly contributed to the rise of their family businesses. Several objects connected to acts of patronage, donated by the merchants on special occasions, are also presented.

Most of these portraits—created by notable artists of the period such as Carl Henrici, Martin Knoller, Giuseppe Tominz, and Friedrich Wasmann—originally hung in the private homes of the commissioners or in their business premises and offices. They are unique original works that bear witness to the golden age of Bolzano as a trading city and to the development of its local society.

Curator: Helmut Rizzolli
Exhibition management and coordination: Elisabetta Carnielli
Exhibition design and graphics: Roberto Festi

Temporary exhibition: A tu per tu - Ritratti dalle collezioni The allure of the portrait as a representation of a subject captured in their essence, whether inner or symbolic, has not gone unnoticed by the Museum Society since the very beginning of its activity, recurring throughout its history: from 1896, the year of its first exhibition, to 1989, with the show Bozner Porträts von 1800 bis heute (Bolzano Portraits from 1800 to Today), and up to the portraits featured in the exhibition Altes Neues. Antico Nuovo, which between 2023 and 2024 enriched the final months of cultural offerings at the Civic Museum before its necessary closure to obtain fire safety certification. With the completion of the renovation works that brought the building up to current regulations, and while awaiting further structural interventions aimed at restoring the entire building, the Civic Museum resumes this fascination by presenting a temporary exhibition featuring a selection of works—some previously exhibited, others never before shown to the public due to recent restoration or recent acquisition. In respect of the rotation principle that the new displays will follow, the works, drawn from the Museum’s collections, were selected according to the portrait type, focusing along the exhibition path on four thematic areas: family portraits, individual portraits, portraits and self-portraits of artists, and portraits of figures with important roles in the city. Whether official representatives, rulers, or simply citizens, many of the depicted individuals have a specific historical connection to Bolzano; all bear witness to a particular era of the city, spanning, through an interesting variety of styles, a time period from the 16th century to the second half of the 20th century.

Taste 6 biodynamic wines while enjoying the panoramic view of the mountains, vineyards, and the city of Bolzano. During the tasting, our trained team will introduce you to our biodynamic way of working and the beginnings of South Tyrolean organic viticulture. 

Dogs are welcome.

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

MUSEION INK:
Creative Writing Sessions

04.12.2025, 5:00–7:00 PM

Museion Ink is a space where art can be experienced from a new, personal perspective. Through simple, accessible writing exercises, participants explore artistic, social, and aesthetic themes in a creative way, stimulating curiosity and the desire to experiment.

In the December edition, the focus is on objects whose stories reach back to the origins of human storytelling. These narratives intertwine, moving from the macro to the microcosm, allowing words to grow, transform, and take shape: as gestures, pauses, or shared moments.

Free entry, registration required.

Julien Cottereau (F): “Carte blanche à Julien Cottereau” He is a clown, mime, and internationally acclaimed performer. Julien Cottereau, who spent ten years on the stages of Cirque du Soleil, captivates audiences around the world with his naïve style – and last year he won the “Niederstätter surPrize 2024” at Carambolage. Without uttering a word, he recycles silence and the sounds of the world, taking the audience on a journey that invites wonder, laughter, and dreaming. His shows are a collective adventure of pure joy, where every moment is unique and surprising. Whether in the suburbs of Pointe-Noire, performing for street children in Kabul, or on the world’s grandest stages like the Sydney Opera House and the Royal Albert Hall, Cottereau enchants everywhere. He takes his audience by the hand and leads them down unexplored and interactive paths between poetry, humor, and self-irony. Let yourself be enchanted by this master of gestures and sound effects, and experience a show that will spark your imagination! Whatever he has in mind – we give him free rein: Carte blanche à Julien Cottereau. “A master of pantomime who has conquered the world.” (The Guardian) Performances: Thu 04 and Fri 05 November 2025 at the Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, 8:00 PM. www.facebook.com/juliencottereauofficiel

Join Markus Gimbel on a magical journey into his enchanting world! This is a show where you can laugh, participate, and even cast a little magic yourself. Performer: Markus Gimbel (AT/South Tyrol) For children aged: 4 and up Duration: approx. 45 minutes Start time: 5:00 PM

Francesca Bertazzo Hart, active on the national and international jazz scene for nearly twenty years, presents a repertoire dedicated to Christmas. The songs, among the most famous holiday evergreens, evoke the season’s typical atmosphere: from Santa Claus to Jack Frost to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, all reinterpreted in a jazz style and enriched with swing and original arrangements.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Friday September 26th at Casagrande Square in Bolzano from 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. and Friday October 17th and December 5th at Casagrande Square in Bolzano from 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (free entry)

Artistic Handicrafts Market organised by the Manuart Association in the Piazza Casagrande

On December 5th from 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Central Post Office in Piazza Parrocchia 13 it will be possible to request the Bolzano Christmas Market 2024 philatelic stamp.

Bring exclusive taste experiences to your plate with selected ingredients from the highlands and be impressed by exciting creations. At high altitudes, vegetables, berries, and herbs grow slowly and develop their full flavor. Cattle, sheep, and goats enjoy the fresh mountain air and lush alpine meadows. This produces incomparable high-quality meat and flavorful alpine cheese, accompanied by earthy potatoes and fresh salad from small, steep fields. Event description Participants will enjoy a 4-course menu made from local ingredients sourced from South Tyrolean farms. Experienced chefs familiar with South Tyrolean cuisine will guide you through a rustic culinary evening, offering new inspiration for (un)familiar dishes. Exciting tips and tricks await you in the cooking school kitchen. You can actively participate in cooking and enjoy the prepared dishes. Together at the large “tavolata” table, the self-prepared dishes paired with suitable wines will be the highlight of the evening. Date: Freiday 5th December 2025 Time: 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm (5 hours) Location: Roter Hahn Cooking School – Föhrnerhof, Glaningerweg 19, 39100 Bolzano Event language: German Price: 130€ per person Minimum age: from 12 years Registration required: T. +39 0471 999349 or E. info@roterhahn-kochschule.it

RASTENBACH GORGE AT LAKE CALDARO AND VIEWPOINTS

Discover the fascinating nature around Lake Caldaro with us! Immerse yourself in a stunning landscape full of picturesque waterfalls, fragrant forests, and breathtaking views.
On this guided hike, you can enjoy the fresh air, feel the tranquility of nature, and explore the diverse beauty of the South Tyrolean landscape.
Experience unforgettable moments as you take in the sparkling lake and surrounding mountains from scenic viewpoints. The tour will lead you through varied landscapes that promise both relaxation and adventure.
This hike is perfect for anyone who loves nature, wants to escape the daily routine, and gain new experiences. Let yourself be inspired by the beauty of nature and enjoy a shared tour full of fresh air, impressive vistas, and a relaxed atmosphere.
I look forward to sharing a tour full of natural experiences, fresh air, and beautiful views with you! For this tour, surefootedness and sturdy footwear are recommended.

Johannes Ruedl – hiking guide and environmental/experiential educator

When: 28.11.2025 and 05.12.2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Meeting Point: Infopoint at Kornplatz 11, Bolzano
Duration:until around 3:30 pm (2.5 hours of pure walking time)
Distance: approx. 7.0 km
Difficulty: medium
Price: €30 per person (including guide)

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

Arrival:
We will meet in front of the tourism office in Bolzano and then travel comfortably by bus to Lake Caldaro.

Registration:
Please register no later than the day before the hike. The number of participants is limited.

Note:
In case of severe weather or dangerous conditions, the hike leader reserves the right to cancel or reroute the hike.
The minimum number of participants is 5. If there are fewer participants, the hike will not take place.

It Takes Two – Video Works from the Dalle Nogare Collection: Frank Hesse – 05.12.2025

On Friday, December 5, the Antonio Dalle Nogare Foundation presents the second edition of It Takes Two, a series of video works from the private collection of Antonio Dalle Nogare, curated by Eva Brioschi.

Opening: December 5 at 7:00 PM

The title is an ironic reminder that the realization of an artwork requires not only the work of the artist but also that of the viewer. It is the viewer who completes the creative journey initiated by the artist through their own perception. In the darkness of a video room, the relationship between artist and viewer becomes even closer: like in a confessional of the mind, one surrenders to the images, loses the sense of space and time, and embraces the possibility of a multisensory transmission and an unexpected epiphany.

At each opening evening, the Foundation’s Artistic Director, Eva Brioschi, offers a moment of in-depth analysis and participatory reading of the exhibited work, in dialogue with the artist and with professionals from the art world.

The second event of It Takes Two is dedicated to Frank Hesse, an artist, designer, and yoga teacher based in Zurich, who presents a video filmed in 2006: Florence: From St. Croce to the Institute of Art History.

Following the screening, Frank Hesse will engage in a dialogue with Eva Brioschi and Nasim Weiler, project manager at Stadtkuratorin Hamburg, whose research focuses on conceptual art and performative practices, to explore the themes and processes at the foundation of this video work.

Sven Sachsalber

Capturing an Artistic Practice: A Research Project by Museion

Press Preview and Opening:
Friday, 5 December, 11:00 AM

Museion – Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Bolzano

Museion presents an exhibition on Sven Sachsalber (1987–2020), the result of a multi-year research project carried out in collaboration with BAU – Institute for Contemporary Art and Ecology and the artist’s family, funded by the German Cultural Office of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano – South Tyrol.

The exhibition explores Sachsalber’s career and works, known for videos, books, paintings, and poetic, subtly ironic performances. Archive materials, documents, interviews, and digitized works are organized into six thematic sections: art, body, time, books, home, friendship, offering new perspectives on his artistic thinking and practice.

One original work will be on display: Max and Moritz (2019), a series of drawings created in collaboration with Raymond Pettibon.
An interactive timeline and digital catalog allow visitors to explore over 350 digitized works and materials online.

Within the exhibition, Othmar Prenner, artist and mentor to Sachsalber, created a limited graphic edition, available at the Museion bookshop.

The exhibition and its accompanying publication offer moments of reflection and exploration, keeping Sven Sachsalber’s legacy alive while fostering new perspectives and international connections.

The Krampus run starts at 6 p.m. in the village centre of Aldein/Aldino and winds its way along Dorfstraße and Messnerweg to the showground at the sports centre.

Along the way, the Krampuses repeatedly show off their terrifying masks and gruesome costumes with show performances.

The run ends at the sports centre, where all the Krampuses once again transform the square into a seething inferno of bells, machines, masks, smoke and fire shows.

An experience for young and old alike – loud, wild, mystical and unforgettable!

Mulled wine stand with food and drink at the sports centre.

Krampus and St. Nicholas parade in the village square of Kurtatsch, followed by drinks at the mulled wine stand run by the Kurtatsch volunteer fire brigade.

Krampus Night in Trodena – with the traditional "Scheldern"

When night falls on 5 December, the Krampus once again roam the dark streets of Margreid according to tradition, rattling their chains, ringing their bells and gathering for a joint parade at 7 p.m. in the historic village centre.
After the devilish revelry, the Klommtuifl Margreid invite you to the big Krampus party at the NME wine cooperative.

As every year, the traditional Niklaser Krampustag will once again take place this Friday, December 5th, in St. Nikolaus. Numerous Krampus groups will parade through the village, showcasing their wagons, traditional masks, and fur costumes in an impressive show run.

The event starts at 5 p.m., and the Niklaser Krampus will provide food and drinks. It’s sure to be an unforgettable experience for young and old alike.

The Niklaser Krampus will also be guests on Sunday, December 7th, at the Marktplatz for the event hosted by the Rostnboch Tuifl.

The Niklaser Krampus are looking forward to seeing you there!