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Bolzano, Val Gardena & the Dolomites: 7-Day Plan You Can Actually Do
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7
days
230 km
distance
6.0 h
in transit
29
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- Reviewed summer road window. Confirm every pass, road, parking restriction, museum and weather condition for the exact date; the planner supplies no transport, admission, guide or lodging.
- Light days: day 4, day 7 have one stop and time left over. Local tours and day trips are the way to fill them — each day links to what is bookable in its own town.
Day 1 Bolzano confirmed-open archaeology-museum day
- Transit
- 0h45
- Finish
- ~16:05
- Temperature
- 8.8°C–19.7°C
- Rainy days
- ~16
- Daylight
- 15.3h
09:00
Use the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology under its current date, opening, last admission, reservation guidance and accessibility, with a bounded public central walk. Guided visits and events are optional.
50 min · Bolzano confirmed-open archaeology-museum day · Confirm current public access, transport, admission, weather and safety conditions
10:00
Municipal Museum comune.bolzano.it map ↗
Visit South Tyrol's oldest museum filled with historical treasures.
50 min · Bolzano confirmed-open archaeology-museum day
11:00
Explore bold modern and contemporary art in a sleek building.
50 min · Bolzano confirmed-open archaeology-museum day
12:00
Wander through a valley castle surrounded by lush vineyards.
50 min · Bolzano confirmed-open archaeology-museum day
13:00
Admire medieval frescoes and art in a stunning 13th-century castle.
50 min · Bolzano confirmed-open archaeology-museum day · €8 (reduced €5.50)
14:15
Experience breathtaking mountain exhibits curated by Reinhold Messner.
50 min · Bolzano confirmed-open archaeology-museum day · €8 (reduced €6, children up to 6 years free)
15:05
Overnight here
e.g. Youth Hostel Bolzano · Kolpinghaus Bozen
Day 2 Bolzano public old-town-and-civic day
- Transit
- 0h29
- Finish
- ~14:00
- Temperature
- 8.8°C–19.7°C
- Rainy days
- ~16
- Daylight
- 15.3h
09:05
Bolzano public old-town-and-civic circuit bolzano-bozen.it map ↗
Use a bounded public circuit around Walther Square, the cathedral, arcades and civic history. Confirm individual interiors; wine tours, cableways, events and private guides remain optional.
50 min · Bolzano public old-town-and-civic day · Confirm current public access, transport, admission, weather and safety conditions
10:05
Mercantile Palace gemeinde.bozen.it map ↗
Marvel at grand Baroque architecture and historical trade exhibits.
50 min · Bolzano public old-town-and-civic day
11:05
South Tyrol Museum of Natural Science naturmuseum.it map ↗
Learn about the geological wonders of the region's landscapes.
50 min · Bolzano public old-town-and-civic day · €5 (reduced €3, children up to 6 years free)
12:10
City Gallery gemeinde.bozen.it
Enjoy inspiring temporary art exhibitions in a vibrant space.
50 min · Bolzano public old-town-and-civic day
13:00
Stadt Cafè Città hotelcitta.info map ↗
Enjoy a small snack or a full meal in a relaxed setting.
60 min · Bolzano public old-town-and-civic day
Overnight here
e.g. Youth Hostel Bolzano · Kolpinghaus Bozen
Day 3 Val Gardena reserved road arrival and public Ladin day
- Transit
- 1h41
- Finish
- ~16:00
- Temperature
- 8.8°C–19.5°C
- Rainy days
- ~18
- Daylight
- 15.3h
09:45
Val Gardena reserved road arrival and public Ladin circuit valgardena.it map ↗
Use the separately confirmed road transfer and a bounded public Ortisei circuit around Ladin woodcarving, village architecture and churches. Confirm interiors; lifts, high trails and provider activities remain optional.
50 min · Val Gardena reserved road arrival and public Ladin day · Confirm current public access, transport, admission, weather and safety conditions
10:50
Art 52 art52.it
Marvel at hand-carved sculptures and art paintings from Val Gardena.
50 min · Val Gardena reserved road arrival and public Ladin day · Free
open: Daily 09:00-22:00
11:55
St. Jacob's Church search
Wander through ancient woods to reach this historic church.
50 min · Val Gardena reserved road arrival and public Ladin day
13:00
Parish Church of St. Ulrich search
Admire grand organ pipes and saintly statues in this late 18th-century church.
50 min · Val Gardena reserved road arrival and public Ladin day
14:05
St. Antonius Church search
Appreciate Renaissance and Baroque fusion in this consecrated church.
50 min · Val Gardena reserved road arrival and public Ladin day
15:10
St. Anne’s Chapel search
Explore intricate sculptures inside this historic chapel.
50 min · Val Gardena reserved road arrival and public Ladin day
Overnight here
e.g. Hotel Angelo Engel · Hotel Dolomiti Madonna
Day 4 Val Gardena confirmed-open Gherdëina Museum day
- Transit
- 0h03
- Finish
- ~09:55
- Temperature
- 8.8°C–19.5°C
- Rainy days
- ~18
- Daylight
- 15.3h
09:05
Val Gardena confirmed-open Gherdëina Museum circuit valgardena.it map ↗
Use Museum Gherdëina’s Ladin cultural and natural-history interpretation under current date, hours, ticket and accessibility. Temporary programmes, lifts and mountain excursions are not assumed.
50 min · Val Gardena confirmed-open Gherdëina Museum day · Confirm current public access, transport, admission, weather and safety conditions
Time to spare on this day
One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.
Day 5 Cortina reserved pass-road arrival and public town day
- Transit
- 1h35
- Finish
- ~14:15
- Temperature
- 8.8°C–19.5°C
- Rainy days
- ~18
- Daylight
- 15.3h
10:25
Cortina reserved pass-road arrival and public town circuit cortina.dolomiti.org map ↗
Use only officially open roads for the separately confirmed transfer and a bounded public Cortina centre circuit. Lifts, Tre Cime access, via ferrata, high trails, sports and events remain optional.
50 min · Cortina reserved pass-road arrival and public town day · Confirm current public access, transport, admission, weather and safety conditions
11:25
Rinaldo Zardini Paleontological Museum musei.regole.it map ↗
Discover ancient fossils from the Dolomites' rich past.
50 min · Cortina reserved pass-road arrival and public town day
12:25
13:15
Ristorante Ra Stua rastuacortina.it map ↗
Relish traditional Belluno cuisine in a historic ambiance.
60 min · Cortina reserved pass-road arrival and public town day
Overnight here
e.g. Sporting Hotel Villa Blu Cortina · Hotel Al Larin
Day 6 Cortina confirmed-open civic-culture day
- Transit
- 0h20
- Finish
- ~13:55
- Temperature
- 8.8°C–19.5°C
- Rainy days
- ~18
- Daylight
- 15.3h
09:05
Cortina confirmed-open civic-culture circuit cortina.dolomiti.org map ↗
Use one currently open Cortina civic museum and a bounded public heritage circuit under exact hours, admission and accessibility. Scheduled exhibitions, sporting venues, lifts and mountain activities are optional.
50 min · Cortina confirmed-open civic-culture day · Confirm current public access, transport, admission, weather and safety conditions
10:05
11:05
Basilica of Saints Filippo and Giacomo parrocchiacortina.it map ↗
Admire elegant 18th-century Baroque architecture.
50 min · Cortina confirmed-open civic-culture day
12:05
12:55
Hacker Pschorr Haus facebook.com map ↗
Savor hearty meals paired with crisp, refreshing beers.
60 min · Cortina confirmed-open civic-culture day
Overnight here
e.g. Rifugio Alfonso Vandelli · Hotel Alaska
Day 7 Canazei reserved pass-road arrival and public Ladin-village day
- Transit
- 1h04
- Finish
- ~10:55
- Temperature
- 8.8°C–19.5°C
- Rainy days
- ~18
- Daylight
- 15.3h
10:05
Canazei reserved pass-road arrival and public Ladin-village circuit visittrentino.info map ↗
Use only officially open roads for the separately confirmed transfer and a bounded public Canazei and Gries Ladin-village circuit. Cableways, rifugi, hikes, skiing and festivals remain optional.
50 min · Canazei reserved pass-road arrival and public Ladin-village day · Confirm current public access, transport, admission, weather and safety conditions
Time to spare on this day
One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.
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