A trip to the bishop's town of Bressanone means discovering cultural treasures, strolling through the winding alleys of the old town, visiting a museum or simply sitting in a cosy café.
A trip to the bishop's town of Bressanone means discovering cultural treasures, strolling through the winding alleys of the old town, visiting a museum or simply sitting in a cosy café.
Bressanone's most famous landmarks, the White Tower and the Cathedral, are already visible from a long distance and dominate the old town silhouette. If you walk through the still preserved city gates of the bishop's town of Bressanone, the medieval alleys, the large and small arcades, lead you to the parish church of St. Michael, the cloister, the pharmacy museum or across the cathedral square to the prince-bishop's palace with the manor garden.
Holiday time is also museum time. With the BrixenCard guest card you can experience and discover history. Visit the monastery of Novacella with the collegiate church and the collegiate library, which is famous beyond the region's borders, or the medieval castle of Rodengo with the well known Iwain frescoes from the 13th century. The choice of museums, castles and palaces in South Tyrol is endless and makes the heart of culture lovers beat faster.
Art and culture are in season in Bressanone all year round. Whether it's a classical concert in the cathedral or one of the town's many churches, a visit to the Water Light Festival or a historical guided tour through the town ... everyone will find their highlight. Countless events such as the music festival BrixenClassics, Dine, Wine & Music, the Mountain Bike Testival or the Bread and Strudel Market enrich the cultural offer.
The pre-Christmas period in South Tyrol is characterized y the traditional Christmas markets. The Cathedral Square in Bressanone is transformed into a fairytale place of Christmas trees, nativity scenes, glowing baubles, mulled wine and fragrant Christmas cookies. The wonderful atmosphere in the town of Chiusa takes you on a journey back to the Middle Ages. In addition to the large Christmas markets in the cities like Bolzano, Merano, Vipiteno and Brunico there are smaller, contemplative ones in some valleys and villages, which should be on the visit list for all Christmas lovers. Whether at the Sarner Alpenadvent with its genuine specialities or the Gardena Valley with the famous wood carvings: Everyone will find their favorite Christmas market!
We are a member of the BrixenCard and therefore you receive this special guest card for the entire period of your stay. It is included in the price of your stay and grants you free use of the entire public transport network of South Tyrol, daily use of the Plose mountain ropeways or visits to over 80 museums.