Sigmundskron Castle
One of the most historic symbols of South Tyrol. It was cited as early as 945 AD as the site of a military episode between noblemen from north and south of the Alps. In the 1950s it was the site of the landmark demonstration for South Tyrol autonomy.
Messner Mountain Museum – Photo © .Alex.
The famous alpinist Reinhold Messner the 11th of June 2006 opened the mountain museum MMM Firmiano.
MMM Firmiano – Firmian
Via Castel Firmiano /Sigmundskronerstr. 53
I-39100 Bolzano/Bozen
opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday from 10.00 am – 06.00 pm, last admission at 5.00 pm
phone +39 0471 631 264
fax +39 0471 633 884
Open from the 1st sunday in March until the last sunday in November
Recommended hotels and restaurants (we visited them…):
– Turmbach Appiano sulla strada del Vino – Eppan an der Weinestrasse
– Schoenblink-Belvedere San Genesio Atesino – Jenesien
Where to stay in Bolzano
There are high quality hotels, apartments, villas and guesthouses available, check them out and make a reservation here.