The Geology Museum in Redagno is located just a few kilometres from Bolzano and, thanks to the exhibits on display, offers comprehensive and detailed insights into what the Earth looked like millions of years ago. The museum showcases finds from the Bletterbach Gorge, one of the most important geological sites in Europe, which became part of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009.
The Geological Museum is housed in the Peter Rosegger building near the church in Redagno di Sopra. Completely renovated in 2006, it is part of South Tyrol’s Nature Museums network.
A visit of about one hour allows you to explore the history of the Earth, covering a period from 286 to 210 million years ago.
The museum is divided into two sections. The first illustrates the history of the Earth through exhibits such as plant fossils, fossilised salt crystals, raindrop imprints, dinosaur footprints, rock stratifications, and numerous molluscs and early fish ancestors. These finds show how, during the Permian and Triassic periods, Redagno, Aldino and the Bletterbach Gorge were part of a vast sea. The second section features a film about the Bletterbach Gorge.
A three-dimensional model provides an impression of what the area looked like millions of years ago.
A visit to the Geology Museum in Redagno can be combined with a visit to the GEOPARC Bletterbach, the gorge itself and the visitor centre.
Opening hours and period
1st May - 31 October
Daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How to get there
From Ora or Egna, take the state or provincial road towards Val di Fiemme as far as Fontanefredde. After leaving the village, you will find a junction on the left leading to Redagno di Sopra. Continue on to Redagno; the car park is located near the church.
Redagno Geological Museum
info c/o GEOPARC Bletterbach Visitor Centre
Lerch, 40 - Aldino
Tel. (+39) 0471 886946
