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Overview

Discover the little-known Jewish history of Bolzano in this 3-hour private tour. Learn about the Nazi occupation and concentration camp, from where started the very first deportation of Italian Jews to the German concentration camps. Visit the Jewish cemetery and learn about Bolzano's Jewish population that dates back to the 14th century, and their important role as bankers, merchants and mediators throughout the Middle Ages.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide under the statue

Pickup Information

Hotels should be located in Bolzano or with 5 km from the city center

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Bolzano
Start first with the visit of the site and wall of the Concentration Camp of Bolzano, one of the 4 concentration camps of Italy but the only one linked to forced labour camps. From the summer of 1944 until April 1945, about 11000 people (men, women, children) were kept prisoners here.
Duration: 40 mins
2. Bolzano
Continue with stop at the rail track (Die Transporte), from where 13 wagons with prisoners where shipped to the trans-alpine concentration camps of Dachau, Mathausen, Flossenbürg, Ravensbruck and Auschwitz. Continue to the City Cemetery and in the Jewish sector visit of the memorial remembering the 96 Jewish South Tyrol residents deported by the Nazi and perished in the local camp. Last stop before reaching the historical centre is the memorial for the forced labour situated next to the Virgolo Gallery, once important arms factory of ball bearings, where camp prisoners were used for labour.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Piazza Walther
Walking tour of the medieval historical centre where you will learn about the importance of Bolzano as a privileged trade centre on the Transalpine Augsburg-Venice route and the presence of a Jewish community dated back to the XIV century. During the walk your guide will point out “Stolpesteine” brass plate covering cobblestones, inscribed with the name and life dates of Bolzano Jewish residents, victims of the Nazi persecution. The tour ends in front of Cafè Mozart.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Professional guide

Transport by private vehicle

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A minimum of 2 people per booking is requireds

Supplied by Italy Destination Services

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