Some insider tips for your holiday in Bressanone
Bressanone is a charming town in the Isarco valley where culture meets nature, and the Alpine and urban worlds blend into a unique destination offering memorable experiences in every season. So, here is our list of the best attractions and leisure activities the area has to offer. Enjoy!
A stroll into town
A towering cathedral, colourful facades, inviting shops and cultural gems wherever you look. To take a walk around the medieval centre of Bressanone is to immerse yourself into a world of history, culture and art. Don’t miss the chance to call into one of the many cafés and enjoy the unique Alpine-Mediterranean atmosphere while sipping a good cup of coffee. The town centre is a great choice if you wish to explore the area on your own, while if you are looking for new, exciting perspectives, check out the adventurous tours organised by the local tourist association (free for BrixenCard holders).
A cultural tour through the Isarco valley
There’s a highlight around every corner! The Novacella monastery, with its cellar and art gallery, is the largest monastery complex in Tyrol. Discover the massive Fortezza fortress with its maze of corridors and caverns, or explore the thousand-year old Sabiona monastery, which towers above Chiusa and is South Tyrol’s most ancient pilgrimage site. Rodenegg Castle, one of the best-preserved castles in South Tyrol, is also worth a visit. And these are just some of the many attractions the Isarco valley has to offer!
Discovering South Tyrol’s diversity
The Isarco valley lies in the heart of South Tyrol, a position that makes it easy to explore the whole region even without a car. From here, all the local natural and cultural sights are at your fingertips. The choice ranges from the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site to the Archaeological Museum in Bolzano, and from the warm waters of Lake Caldaro to the internationally-renowned beauty of the Castle Trauttmansdorff botanical gardens in Merano. There are so many attractions to visit, that one single holiday won’t be enough to see them all.
Autumn? Törggelen!
Here in South Tyrol, the mellow season is an attraction in its own right. Wander through colourful vineyards and chestnut groves, then call in at one of the traditional taverns along the way to celebrate the ancient tradition of Törggelen! You will be served hearty farmers’ fare and new wine, followed by roasted chestnuts and traditional sweet Krapfen. There’s no better way to celebrate the beauty of autumn!
Enjoy more with the BrixenCard
On arrival at the Binderhof farm, you will receive a complimentary BrixenCard – a tourist card that gives you access to a number of benefits and discounts. It will be even easier to make the most of your holiday!
