The episcopal city in Valle Isarco Valley is the most antique city in Tyrol. Surrounded by fascinating mountains, it combines a medieval-baroque atmosphere with a modern lifestyle, that is best expressed in its alleys and its lively centre.
This short family hike offers lovely views of Bressanone and the low mountain ranges of the Valle Isarco in combination with the fresh, crisp air of the forests of Mount Plose. Before the journey begins, we fortify ourselves with a tasty brunch at the Trametschhütte mountain hut, only 200m away from the Plose valley station.
The Bressanone Archaeology Trail is an enjoyable and informative circular hike along ancient passageways and paths. Here, visitors can discover something exciting such as magical bowl stones, old ruts made my Roman chariots and the even more mysterious Witch’s Slide.
Cafe’s, shops and the hustle and bustle of daily life; but most importantly, a history dating back hundreds of years. Come with us on a remarkable journey and discover the story behind the arcades of Bressanone!
The Diocesan Museum in the Bressanone palace is one of the most important ecclesiastical museums in the Alps with an extraordinary collection that showcases over 1000 years of religious art in South Tyrol. Home to the Bressanone cathedral treasure, as well as Medieval sculptures, panels and paintings from the Barock Era dating up to the Twentieth Century makes this collection historically significant.
Bressanone in Val d‘Isarco Valley is the most ancient town in Tyrol and has a lively city centre and lovely alleys. You can literally touch the history while walking through the old town – Bressanone is where visitors meet culture and history.
In the centre of the valle d’isarco valley, impressive landscapes and marvellous views are best discovered by bike. A journey through forests and meadows, vineyards and idyllic places, along with an attractive city on the way. A wonderful way to experience this is by E-Mountain bike , which can be rented in Rio di Pusteria
Entertaining excursions for the whole family – The WoodyWalk is a perfect combination of hiking and playing. Mount Plose with its stunning views situated near Bressanone, offers a variety of adventures surrounded by nature.
The pharmaceutical museum in Bressanone is located in the same building as the city pharmacy itself, a building which combines modern architecture, art and pharmacology. Equipment, containers, elixirs, packages and objects, documenting over 400 years of pharmaceutical history can be admired and enjoyed, a learning experience not to be missed!
Whether in the vineyards above the town or in the middle of the town centre - Brixen is rich in peculiar culinary corners. We’ll visit two places which show how South Tyrol proves again and again that the symbiosis between the alpine and the mediterranean works very well.
At an altitude of 660 m a.s.l, at the confluence of Rienza and the Isarco rivers, there is the charming episcopal town of Bressanone. Together with Georg Kaser, actor and resident of Bressanone, we walked narrow alleys, visited the theatre he brought into being and came to know that the prison of Bressanone featured the highest escape rates of South Tyrol.
The Plose skiing area, located only a stone’s throw from the city of Bressanone, offers ski slopes for every taste and level, a funpark, toboggan runs and winter hiking trails.
Live the Christmas season at the Bressanone Christmas Market. There you will find lots of original gift ideas and local crafts. The aroma of culinary delicacies and mulled wine fills the air. Enjoy this special atmosphere at Piazza Duomo.
Not far away from Bressanone there is a winter paradise with 40 km of slopes for skiers, snowboarders and tobogganists and many paths for hikers: the ski area Plose. While enjoying a break on the numerous sun terraces of the mountain huts, the view stretches on the Dolomites‘ peaks, among them the Odle di Funes, the Odle di Eores and the Sas de Putia. The panorama is amazing, even more if seen from a bird‘s eye view.
The municipal city of Bressanone is, in the true sense of the word, located in the heart of South Tyrol and is immersed in a wide valley basin. Beside the city it also comprises the villages nestling on the slopes of Monte Ponente as well as S. Andrea on the slopes of the Plose and the localities of Albes, Elvas, Millan, Eores and Sarnes.
The mild climate of the Valle Isarco valley makes vineyards and fruit orchards flourish in this area. In fact, Bressanone fascinates twice: on the one hand the city has got a varied cultural programme to offer, on the other hand the surrounding villages as well as the local mountain of the Plose make you escape the city life and take you to another world, the world of nature, ideal for taking a break and enjoying relaxation.
A Toerggele hike along the sunny slopes of the Monte Ponente and subsequent stop in one of the typical taverns called Buschenschank, a drink at the event Summer Emotions in the historic town of Bressanone, a shopping evening, a winter walk on the Plose and a visit of the Christmas Market, the episcopal city and the surrounding villages have much to offer in every season and for every taste.
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