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Sight Centro Storico, Bolzano

Piazza Walther

A sight in Centro Storico, Bolzano, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Evening.

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Piazza Walther in Centro Storico, Bolzano
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Why go

Main square under the Gothic cathedral, hub of the Christmas market.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Bolzano, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 5 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Gasthaus Vögele and Hopfen & Co. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Centro Storico
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Evening

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Bolzano, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Gasthaus Vögele

    Old-town tavern serving South Tyrolean dishes in wood-paneled rooms.

    Food · 0.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Hopfen & Co.

    Brewpub in a medieval building brewing unfiltered beers.

    Food · 0.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Piazza delle Erbe Market

    Daily open-air fruit and speck market in the old town.

    Shopping · 0.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology

    Home of Ötzi the Iceman, the 5,300-year-old mummy found in the Alps.

    Sight · 0.5 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Renon Cable Car

    12-minute cable car up to the Renon plateau, with the earth pyramids nearby.

    Activity · 0.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Runkelstein Castle

    Castle with one of the largest surviving cycles of medieval secular frescoes.

    Sight · 2.2 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Piazza Walther is a stop on our Dolomites High Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Bolzano

Another curated sight in Bolzano. See the full Bolzano guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Bolzano run from 6°C in January to 29°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Piazza Walther itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Bolzano from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Bolzano weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Piazza Walther, 39100 Bolzano BZ, Italy
Coordinates
46.49833, 11.35515
Destination
Bolzano, Italy

Piazza Walther: quick answers

How much time do you need at Piazza Walther?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Piazza Walther. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Piazza Walther?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Start a walk along Via dei Portici from here.

Is Piazza Walther free?

Yes, we list Piazza Walther as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Piazza Walther?

Piazza Walther is at Piazza Walther, 39100 Bolzano BZ, Italy, in Centro Storico. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Piazza Walther?

Piazza Walther appears on Dolomites High Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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