Top Bolzano Day Trips

See some of the UNESCO-listed Dolomites’ most beautiful and distinctive vistas when you embark on this full-day, private tour. Meet your guide at your Bolzano-area accommodation—hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience—and set off on the Great Dolomites Road. You’ll ascend to the Pordoi and the Sella Passes, will linger in the scenic Gardena Valley, and can go on an optional cable car ride to Sass Pordoi.

Discover Bolzano's enchanting fusion of Italian warmth and Alpine grandeur with our self-guided audio tour app, allowing you to explore South Tyrol's captivating capital at your own pace. Begin in the elegant Piazza Walther where café tables spill beneath the watchful gaze of the medieval poet's statue and the Gothic cathedral's lacy spire reaches toward the encircling Dolomite peaks. Wander through the arcaded lanes of the Via dei Portici where merchants have traded beneath frescoed vaults for over 800 years, their shops now selling everything from speck and strudel to high Alpine fashion. Meet Ötzi the Iceman at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, where this 5,300-year-old mummy discovered frozen in a glacier has rewritten our understanding of prehistoric Europe. Cross the Talvera River to explore the Art Nouveau elegance of Gries, then ascend by cable car to the sunny plateaus of the Renon where traditional farmsteads and earth pyramids reveal the region's geological wonders.

Being accompanied by a mountain bike guide and sommelier becomes a unique experience that combines physical activity, local wine culture (brewery), pleasures of the palate and enchanting landscapes. There are routes of varying difficulty and can be adapted to the group based on experience and ability to use the bike. After the tasting, the routes are very easy. In order to overcome steep ascents more easily and to make the tour a pleasure experience, the e-bike is used as a means of transport.

Once you have booked the tour, you will be able to go to the rental point to pick up your bikes and leave with virtual navigation, which will accompany the route step by step. This e-bike tour offers one of the most famous routes in the Dolomites: the Sellaronda MTB. With about 44 km and the use of some lifts, it allows you to complete the loop around the Sella Group among spectacular alpine landscapes. From Val Gardena the route reaches Passo Gardena and continues towards Corvara and Arabba, alternating scenic paths, forest roads and flow sections. The second part crosses the Pordoi Pass and the Canazei area, and then climbs up towards Col Rodella and returns to Val Gardena. Along the way you will find refuges and viewpoints with views of the Sassolungo, the Sella and the main Dolomite peaks. You must purchase the bike pass for the lifts. In high season it is advisable to leave early and bring water, snacks and a charged telephone.

The UNESCO-listed Dolomites are among Europe’s most dramatic peaks, but the logistics of visiting this alpine area via public transportation can be a challenge. With this driving tour, set off from Bolzano along the Great Dolomites Road toward Cortina d’Ampezzo to take in its most dazzling scenery in a single day. Stop to snap pictures of soaring summits, crystalline lakes, and picturesque passes and enjoy a stroll through Cortina before the return trip.

Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Unesco World Heritage Dolomites, by crossing three regions. Through legends and myths, learn about the ancient language and culture of the Ladini people, whose origins go back to even before the time of the Roman conquest. Impressive mountain passes and peaks combined with also a tasting of local products, will give you the chance to immerse yourself into the Ladini tradition and culture. A tour for the 5 senses!

The Dolomites, with their rugged peaks, mountain lakes, and scenic vistas, are one of northern Italy’s most coveted destinations. Don’t worry about arranging the logistics yourself: on this private, full-day tour, you’ll explore the region’s highlights in style. Meet your guide at your hotel, and head out along winding mountain roads. See the ruins of the medieval Andraz Castle, admire the Three Peaks of Lavaredo, and linger at Lake Braies.

Ski one of the most iconic and unique circuits in the world with the private IFMGA Mountain Guide Filippo! The Sellaronda loops around the majestic Sella Group, linking Gardena, Campolongo, Pordoi, and Sella passes. Your guide chooses the best direction and slopes based on weather, season, and your level, taking you to the most scenic, enjoyable pistes without rushing or getting lost. With the highest mountain guiding certification, your experience is safe, smooth, and stress-free, with breathtaking views of the Sella Group, Marmolada Glacier, and Langkofel. Meet at the lifts (Dantercepies, Col Rodella, or Colfosco/Corvara) or enjoy private pickup from Bolzano, all towns in Val Gardena, Carezza, and Val di Fassa. A personalized, private, Dolomite adventure combining expert guidance, world-class slopes, and unforgettable alpine scenery!

With this tour we will show you how beautiful our region is, trying to convey unforgettable emotions. "History, culture, typical dishes and 100% awareness of South Tyrol" is our goal.

Experience the dazzling scenery and thrilling slopes of the Dolomites with this private driving tour including hotel pickup and drop-off. Follow the Great Dolomites Road over the Sella Pass and through the Fassa and Gardena Valleys to marvel at towering peaks and pristine Carezza Lake. Then stop at Obereggen to take on the top toboggan run in the Dolomites.

Explore the medieval city of Bressanone and one of Europe's most important monasteries without the hassle of navigating the mountain roads or arranging transportation on your own with this day trip from Bolzano. Enjoy a guided tour to learn about Bressanone’s history and architecture before visiting the nearby Augustinian Abbey of Novella. End with a drive through the scenic Funes Valley to marvel at the towering Dolomites.