Open Weekend Colli Bolognesi

An Entire Territory Opening Its Doors to Visitors

Open Weekend Colli Bolognesi is the event that, every spring, transforms the hills south of Bologna into a large, widespread itinerary to be discovered on foot, on horseback, or with a glass in hand. For a weekend in April, the five municipalities of Casalecchio di Reno, Monte San Pietro, Sasso Marconi, Valsamoggia, and Zola Predosa offer over thirty free or reservation-based initiatives designed to showcase the excellences of the Bolognese Hills territory.

Sasso Marconi, Heart of the Event

The Municipality of Sasso Marconi, in the Metropolitan City of Bologna (Emilia-Romagna), plays a leading role. Here, visitors can participate in guided excursions to discover the valley's nature, reach the Oasis of San Gherardo for ornithological visits and birdwatching, or ascend to Villa Griffone, home of the Marconi Museum, where Guglielmo Marconi conducted his first experiments on radio waves. Among the most evocative offerings is the excursion leading to the so-called Fantini vine, one of the rare centuries-old vine plants in the area.

A Program for Every Taste

The strength of Open Weekend lies in its variety. The program brings together different worlds:

• Food and Wine: visits and tastings in the cellars of the Bolognese Hills, local menus in trattorias, tastings of DOC wines and typical products.
• Nature and Walks: trekking and guided walks through the hills, the valleys of the Reno, Lavino, Samoggia, and Setta rivers.
• Culture: visits to historic villas, castles, and villages, exhibitions, and inaugurations.
• Outdoor Activities: horseback riding, sunset photo walks, and workshops.

Who Organizes It

The event is the result of the work of volunteers from the "Reno Lavino Samoggia" Pro Loco Network, in collaboration with the teachers and students of the tourism program at the "Gaetano Salvemini" Economic Technical Institute in Casalecchio di Reno, who contribute to building the program each year. It is a territory-wide event that enhances a hilly area rich in history, vineyards, and biodiversity just a few kilometers from the center of Bologna.

How to Experience Open Weekend

Many activities are free, while others require booking due to limited spaces. The detailed program, updated for each edition, is published on the official portal collinebolognaemodena.it, where you can consult schedules, meeting points, and access procedures for each initiative.