Bozen/Bolzano

265 meters above sea level, 100,000 inhabitants, Provincial capital

An important tourist and trade center in the land of the Dolomites. Surrounded by a ring of beautiful mountains, from which the rugged peaks of the Dolomites are especially noticed, Bolzano lays where the Talvero runs into the Isarco. Protected in the north by the mountains and open in the south for the warm winds, the city enjoys a mild and dry climate. Snow, wind and fog are rare. The flora has a south Mediterranean influence which gives the city and surroundings its characteristics. Palm trees, cedars, cypresses, bays, figs, pomegranates, magnolia and agaves adorn the endless promenades of the city. The grapes of Bolzano are renowned for their quality as well as the fantastic South Tyrol fruit, being on offer at the famous fruit market and sent all over the world.
A visit to see ‘Ötzi’, the 5000-year-old iceman, at the archeological museum is definitely worthwhile. Also the museum of nature, also in the center of Bolzano, awaits you with a highly interesting permanent exhibition on the creation of the alps.

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