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Holidays in the Brixen and environs region

Worthwhile small towns, Alpine pastures with fabulous views, award-winning white wines, and the home of Törggelen

As a link between northern and southern Europe, emperors, traders and artists have left their mark on the main towns along the Brenner axis. Today, you can visit this rich cultural heritage, depart the populated centres directly onto hiking and cycling trails to climb summits and reach alpine huts. What's more? Enjoy local specialities such as Valle Isarco white wine and delicious chestnuts.

TG Klausen, Barbian, Feldthurns, Villanders/Tobias Kaser
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Dennis Stratmann
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Dennis Stratmann
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Alex Filz
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Alex Filz Herbstwandern im Eisacktal
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Manuel Ferrigato

You should have seen it

Visit a celebrated, baroqueized cathedral. Marvel at the special features of a fortress. Stroll along the chestnut groves. Marvek at the many peaks and stop by welcoming innkeepers.Discover the unique cultural and natural heritage.Roam around two of the "Borghi più belli d'Italia" Sterzing/Vipiteno and Klausen/Chiusa

Find your accommodation

How about a charming room in the historic residence? A wellness hotel with exceptional architecture? A suite in a chic city hotel? Or a cosy place to sleep in a mountain refuge?

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The villages in Brixen/Bressanone and environs

Nestled in a valley basin or settled on a plateau, slightly secluded or well visited: The places in and around Brixen have so much variety to offer. Find out here which one is right for your holiday.

What is there to see and do in Brixen and environs?

The region’s past as a central passageway between north and south has left a rich legacy. See for yourself at the Bishop's Palace in Brixen, Tyrol’s oldest city and the legacy of the powerful prince-bishops. Head to the artist town of Klausen/Chiusa to discover the spirit of Albrecht Dürer. Stroll through the alleys of the town, notice how the historical has been tastefully combined with the new. Here, high importance has been placed on preservation, e.g. at the cloister of Brixen with its extremely well-preserved Gothic ceiling frescoes or at the Festung Franzensfeste fortress featuring changing exhibitions in impressive spaces. If you want to escape the urban area, get out into nature thanks to the area’s close proximity to the mountains. Get in a cable car and discover Plose and Gitschberg hiking areas. Upon reaching the summit, a mesmerizing Dolomite panorama unfolds before you. Enjoy hiking or cycling routes that wind through alpine pastures and lead you to glittering lakes and mountaintops. If you visit the the Eisacktal valley in autumn, you’ll be treated to the smell of roasted chestnuts and home-style cooking at the local farmhouse taverns during Törggelen dinners to celebrate the harvest. Fortunately, you can enjoy excellent Eisacktal valley white wines all year round.

Enjoy “Törggelen” time

Savour the last days of warmth, the bright colours and the farmhouse cuisine in hiking boots. This is Törggelen time in South Tyrol.

5 people at the traditional Törggelen above Klausen with the Säben monastery in the background
A farmer roasts chestnuts during Törggelen in the Isarco Valley
A chapel along the Keschtnweg trail in the Eisack Valley

Actively experience Brixen/Bressanone and environs

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Eisacktal Valley Chestnut Weeks

During the Eisacktal valley Chestnut Weeks, from October 19 to November 3 2024, the hosts and hostesses of the participating businesses will present a variety of recipes, while a program of hikes, exhibitions and festivals will celebrate this precious fruit from our homeland. 

Chestnut
Törggelen
Törgglen

Local products from the farm and the workshop

Would you like a slice of spicy cheese made from goat’s milk? A soothing oil from mountain and stone pines? Or how about a pair of handmade traditional shoes? You will find a wide range of local, high-quality foods and handcrafted articles for daily use and art in Brixen, as in the rest of South Tyrol. Lots of producers sell straight from the farm where you can sample the treats and get to know the producers. In this way, you will experience moments of delicious flavour as well as gaining exciting insider knowledge about the cultivation and processing. With a bit of luck, you can even look over the shoulders of craftsmen at work as they create jewellery, wooden sculptures and baskets while strolling through the village or town. Hand craftsmanship has a long-standing tradition in South Tyrol. High quality and durability are the primary factors, which are achieved through the use of proprietary manufacturing techniques and high-quality raw materials. This allows us to create products that are only available here.

TG Klausen, Barbian, Feldthurns, Villanders/Koni Studios
TG Klausen/Barbian/Feldthurns/Villanders/Koni Studios
TG Klausen/Barbian/Feldthurns/Villanders/Koni Studios

Shopping in the region

The nobility and the church brought to the construction of historical and cultural buildings, where trade and craft started to thrive. No matter if it's raining or snowing, while shopping in Brixen, stroll down the illuminated alleys, across the cathedral square, under the medieval arbors. Under the ancient arcades, discover the shops and boutiques, and take a special break in one of Brixen's cozy inns or fine wine bars. In Klausen you'll find local handicrafts, typical specialties and leather goods only few meters apart. At the foot of  the majestic monastery hill, you don't have to make any detours: rows of places to stop to dine are in the historic downtown, considered as one of the most beautiful in Italy.

IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Alex Filz
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Alex Filz

What's going on in Brixen and environs?

Experience culture and nature as event themes during the extravagant Water-Light Festival, the enchanting Light Musical, the tempting Bread & Strudel Market and the festive Klausner Gassl-Törggelen culinary event.

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All the top events in South Tyrol

The most scenic webcams in the region

Already look over the rooftops of the city or counting the peaks around it. These webcams will provide you with a live connection to selected places in South Tyrol. This way you can get a close-up overview of the region, weather or snow conditions from the comfort of your own home.

Your car-free summer holiday

For a comfortable and environmentally friendly travel to the Brixen and environs region, find here the most relevant information. Buses, trains or cable cars drop you off at your accommodation or hiking destination.

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    Travel by train

    You can comfortably get to Brixen and Klausen by train. At the train stations you can take buses, taxis or the "Südtirol Transfer" shuttle and reach your holiday destination. 

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    On-site mobility

    Once you get to your accommodation in Brixen, the Südtirol Guest Pass "BrixenCard" and "KlausenCard" give zou unlimited access to public transport in South Tyrol. 

     

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