Bolzano on May 1st

You must visit the Otzi museum, fascinating piece of human history.

Bolzano is a beautiful town in a very interesting bilingual (Italian/German) area. Allow time to enjoy the architecture in addition to seeing the brilliant Otzi exhibition at the archaeological museum, which will be very interesting to everyone, including your grandson.

The Ritten lift in Bolzano will whisk you by cable car up to Soprabolzano/Oberbozen, from which you can walk/hike and/or take the little narrow-gauge train on to Klobenstein/Collalbo. Here's some information: https://www.suedtirol.info/en/en/information/mobility-and-barrier-free-accessibility/local-transport-in-south-tyrol/rittner-cable-car

If you want to walk or hike higher up, that will involve a bus from Bolzano to the base of a lift. Others will be able to make more specific suggestions. Lifts do open at different times; I don't know which of the higher-altitude lifts are likely to be open on May 1.

Although Bolzano is a gateway to the Dolomites, it is not actually up in the mountains. Be aware that it can be shockingly warm down in the city. For example, last year the high temperature on May 1 and May 2 was 84F. On the other hand, the high on May 22 was 59F, so there's a broad range of possibilities.

If you go up to the Alpe di Siusi, it is likely to be considerably cooler and could be quite windy. I'd want a warm layer (fleece probably OK) and a waterproof/windproof jacket up there. Two years ago I went up on a nice day in early September and regretted not having worn long john bottoms; the wind was rather cold.

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply along with all of the terrific information! We’re in the planning stage and this detail will definitely help!

Worth mention that the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology is closed on May 1 but open on May 2. :O)

https://www.iceman.it/en/the-museum/opening-times-and-fees?activeTab=tab-2

Good to know ! Thanks a bunch

May 1st is a holiday so check for closings.

Thanks we will check for holiday closures.