Social programme during the language courses
Intensive language courses are the first step into your student life. To make the best out of it, unibz organises a series of social and cultural events to fill up your evenings and to encourage you to get to know the campus.
To ensure a great experience for all participants, make sure to get your free ticket as there are limited places available for most of the activities we offer. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't miss out on the opportunity to join the activities. Get your ticket and be part of the fun!
Most of the activities take place outdoors and take advantage of the nature of South Tyrol, so in case of bad weather they may be reduced or cancelled. You will be informed each day if activities will be cancelled or changed in the programme below.
You need to book activities with limited admission (the ones with *). You can get a free ticket for them:
If you cannot participate in an activity due to an unforeseen event or any other reason, please return your ticket so that someone else can take your place!
Check out the programme and find out which activities suit you the most.
8:30 - Welcome by the Language Centre and Introduction to the Language Courses
📍 Aula Magna D0.01
Gather all the necessary information and begin your language courses on the right track.
16:30 - Infosession
📍 Aula Magna D0.01
During the Infosession, you will be introduced to the University services and we will help you kick-start your academic journey on the right foot.
17:30 - Get your Tickets: choose the activities you want to join
📍 Aula Magna D0.01
Time’s ticking! Grab your tickets for our events before they’re all gone. Secure your spot now!
*19:15 - Dinner at Batzen Häusl by sh.asus
📍 A Entrance
The Batzen Häusl restaurant is a bustling location that offers typical cuisine and an extensive selection of craft beers. Tuesday nights are student nights: you'll get discounts with your Student Card!
sh.asus is a non-profit association. It provides student counselling as well as info on study grants and accommodation. It also organises cultural events like parties, film nights and educational trips.
*16:15 - Discover the City! Guided Tour of the City Centre (offered in English)
📍 A Entrance
*17:30 - Discover the City! Guided Tour of the City Centre (offered in English)
📍 A Entrance
Explore Bozen-Bolzano’s rich merchant past as you wander its historic streets. Discover the stories of traders and merchants who shaped this city, making it a crossroads of culture and commerce in the heart of South Tyrol.
*16:15 - BZ'18-'45 Museum (offered in English)
📍 A Entrance
"BZ '18–'45. A monument, a town, two dictatorships” is a permanent exhibition under Bozen-Bolzano's Victory Monument. It covers the monument's construction (1926-1928) by the fascist regime, the period 1918-1945 and the fascist urban redevelopment.
*16:15 - The City from above: Oswald-Sant'Osvaldo Promenade
📍 A Entrance
The Oswald-Sant'Osvaldo promenade is an easy path through the vineyards of St. Magdalena-Santa Maddalena with a wonderful view of the Bozen-Bolzano city centre.
*10:30 - Explore the Surroundings: Freud Promenade
📍 A Entrance
The Freud promenade on the Ritten-Renon is a flat and easy 6 km walk suitable for everyone. The route is very pleasant and passes through meadows, forests and streams, surrounding visitors with green nature and marvellous views. To reach the starting point of the excursion, we will take the Ritten-Renon cable car to Oberbozen-Soprabolzano.
8:30 - Welcome by the Language Centre and Introduction to the Language Courses
📍 Aula Magna D0.01
Gather all the necessary information and begin your language courses on the right track.
16:30 - Infosession for Latecomers
📍 D1.01
During this Infosession, which is reserved to students joining the language courses only on week 2, we will introduce you to the University services and help you kick-start your academic journey on the right foot. In this occasion you can get your tickets for the activities!
18:00 - Aperitivo by Apelab and SCUB
📍Domino Bistrò
All language course participants are warmly invited! This evening is the perfect chance to meet fellow students and make new friends. Join us for a mix of conversation, laughter, and light refreshments, all under the spirit of Dolce far niente.
*16:15 - The City from above: Guntschna-Guncina Promenade
📍 A Entrance
The Guntschna-Guncina promenade is one of Bozen-Bolzano's oldest and most beautiful promenades. It leads up the slope through a small botanical garden that adorns the hill. Enjoy the fabulous view and discover Gries from above.
*19:00 - Pub Quiz (at Ahoi Minigolf)
📍 A Entrance
Join the legendary sh.asus Pub Quiz! Gather your friends and form a team of 4. If you are alone, don't worry, we will help you create a team. Enjoy a fun-filled evening with food and exciting questions. It's all about your knowledge and teamwork! The activity is offered in English.
*20:10 - Transart25 Festival
📍 A Entrance
Transart is a multidisciplinary festival showcasing contemporary music, dance, visual arts, and performance. During this opening evening, there will be 4 performances taking place at the NOI Techpark. The dance performance INNERVISION by Canadian artist and choreographer Martin Messier will begin, featuring 62 performers on stage! There will also be two performative installations: SENZA TITOLO by Romeo Castellucci and REHEARSAL by Geumhyung Jeong. The evening will end with a live performance at 10:30 PM by the experimental duo CocoRosie: LA FIN DU “COURAGEOUS”, taking place in the Open Air Theatre.
Check out the programme on their official website!
For this acitivity, we will take the bus 110 at the Sparkassenstraße-Via Cassa di Risparmio bus stop headed to the NOI Techpark where the event will be held.
Tickets for this activity can be taken only until 9 September.
from 19:00 - Bozner Altstadtfest-Festa della Città Bolzano
📍 City Centre
Every second year, the city centre of Bozen-Bolzano gathers around old King Laurin's court. Enjoy music, entertainment and culinary highlights in a friendly get-together in the historic city centre of Bozen-Bolzano. Visit the sh.asus booth!
*14:10 - Play and Chill
📍 A Entrance
Meet SCUB, the Sport Club of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. Spend a day in good company and take part in volleyball and football tournaments. If you don't want to play, you can relax, spread out a picnic blanket, have a chat or play cards.
For this acitivity, we will take the bus 10B at the Dominikanerplatz-Piazza Domencani bus stop headed to Sportzone Pfarrhof-Zona sportiva Maso della Pieve where the event will be held.
*16:50 - Lights, Camera, Action at Filmclub Capitol
📍 A Entrance
Join us for a film event featuring a film in its original language (English) at the Filmclub Capitol cinema, right in the city centre.
*18:30 - Dinner and Mini-Golf at Ahoi
📍 A Entrance
Putt your way to victory: join us for a mini-golf event under the stars (free entrance)!
Hungry? No worries! For just € 10, treat yourself to a pizza, burger or a schnitzel and plenty of water. An evening of fun, food, and friendly competition awaits.
*16:30 - Language Speed Dating by Language Centre
📍 A Entrance
Hai già partecipato a uno speed dating? How about one in three languages? Probier es mal! Come for a fun and engaging Language Speed Dating session, where you'll have the chance to practice your language skills while enjoying drinks and great company. Let's celebrate the trilingual vibe of unibz together!
For most of our activities the meeting point will be at the A building (in front of the main entrance, Universitätsplatz 1-piazza Università, 1). There you will meet our Student Ambassadors who will take you to the different activities.
You can of course also get to the event venue on your own. Please make sure to show up early so that you can see the Student Ambassador and the group coming. For activities with admission, remember to bring the ticket to show at the entrance.
To explore the city and its surroundings conveniently and sustainably, we will use public transportation. We suggest buying the südtirolmobil-altoadigemobilità Pass. You can travel on the entire public transportation network in South Tyrol and on regional trains up to Trento for a whole year. unibz students who are under 26 years of age when requesting the pass, can buy the ticket for € 150.