Rittner Sunnenseitn

Sun-drenched evenings on the Renon plateau

The Rittner Sunnenseitn is one of the most distinctive summer events in the municipality of Renon (Ritten), the famous sunny plateau overlooking the city of Bolzano in Trentino-Alto Adige. The name, in the South Tyrolean dialect, evokes the "sunny side" of this land of farmsteads, forests, and Dolomite vistas. The festival transforms the centers of the plateau's three main villages into vibrant community celebrations, running from late afternoon until midnight.

Three villages, three evenings, three themes

The unique feature of the Rittner Sunnenseitn is that each evening takes place in a different village and is dedicated to a specific theme linked to the life and vocations of the territory:

• Unterinn (Auna di Sotto): An evening dedicated to local culture and associations, the heart of the village's community life.
• Oberbozen (Soprabolzano): An evening focused on agriculture and artistic craftsmanship, featuring creative markets, traditional farmers' stalls, and live music.
• Klobenstein (Collalbo): An evening dedicated to commerce and craftsmanship, with an atmosphere designed for families, including music, gourmet moments, and activities for children.

Atmosphere and program

During the three evenings, typically from 6:00 PM to midnight, the squares and streets of the town centers fill with food stalls offering typical South Tyrolean products, craft stalls, workshops, performances, and concerts. There is no shortage of activities for children, such as interactive circus acts, a mini-disco, and games. The Rittner Sunnenseitn thus combines tradition and modernity, showcasing mountain agriculture, local gastronomy, commerce, and the plateau's artisan workshops.

The setting: Renon, the sunny plateau above Bolzano

For centuries, Renon has been a summer holiday destination (the historic Sommerfrische of Bolzano families) thanks to its mild climate, meadows, and famous Earth Pyramids. Accessible from Bolzano via the Renon cable car and the characteristic narrow-gauge railway, the plateau offers an ideal setting for an event that celebrates the rural and community identity of the municipality of Renon, in the Autonomous Province of Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige.