South Tyrol's northernmost city and Alpine side valleys
High mountains and rich history: those who come to the Wipptal valley will quickly notice just how unique this region truly is. The cityscape of Sterzing/Vipiteno is composed of architecturally unique buildings. The narrow side valleys are surrounded by impressive peaks. The local people have a fervent love for sport. The surrounding area near the Alps is lined with striking fortress-like castles.
The unique baroque castle in South Tyrol. An adventure museum deep inside the mountain. Strong fortresses as far as the eye can see. And a memorial to the lyricist Henrik Ibsen.
Sterzing and its surrounding area are characterised by the close proximity of the mountains, their geographical location just behind the Alps and the cultural heritage of the Fugger people. You will notice this on various signposts for walks which guide you out into the surrounding mountains. For example on the Hochfeiler mountain or the Tribulaun mountain. You will feel it in the climate: refreshing in summer, straightforward in winter. And you will see it in the historic centre of the town of Sterzing with the Zwölferturm tower and the magnificent town houses with their typical alcoves. And in the castles and fortresses which tower over the surrounding area from prominent locations. A cable car leads up to a high altitude on the Rosskopf mountain which starts out direct from Sterzing. Here at the top you can ski, sledge, walk and enjoy sunrises at any time of year. And of course, you can sample some South Tyrolean Schlutzkrapfen ravioli and Italian pasta. The tributary valleys are quieter and everything here focuses on relaxation and slowing down. The best place for this is probably nature.
We have selected the most rewarding destinations in Sterzing/Vipiteno and environs for magnificent views: from vantage points in the town to artificial platforms and the highest mountain refuge in South Tyrol.
How about a creamy natural yoghurt ? Or a hand-made woollen blanket from locally farmed sheep? You will find a wide range of local, high-quality foods and handcrafted articles for daily use in Sterzing and environs, as in the rest of South Tyrol.
Lots of producers sell straight from the farm where you can sample the treats and find out what the high quality criteria are for lamb and pork in Wippland. Producers in the cooperative have committed to sustainable animal husbandry including lots of free-roaming in the fields and meadows and the use of natural animal feed.
During a town or village stroll, you might be lucky enough to observe craftsmen at work and watch over their shoulder as they make jewellery, wooden sculptures or baskets. Hand craftsmanship has a long-standing tradition in South Tyrol. This allows us to create products that are only available here.
Enjoy our mountains, forests, meadows and towns at any time of the day and year. Our webcams connect you to special places all over South Tyrol in real time. You can glance at South Tyrol in bits, any time and any place you want and find out the current weather conditions with just a few clicks.
Are you keen to do your part for the environment and keep your carbon footprint as low as possible, even on holiday? We recommend travelling to our region by public transport. The bus and train will transport you here directly, with no detours.
Whether you use the cable cars to ascend from the valley to the mountain or take the train or bus to explore the area, your local transport is guaranteed.
If you are travelling to South Tyrol without a car, you can rest assured that you will be transported in comfort direct to your destination by bus, train or cable car. All timetables are carefully coordinated so that there is always a connection from the train stations in the province to the surrounding towns and villages. Simply hop on board and enjoy the journey through the vineyards, villages and idyllic countryside.
The town of Sterzing and villages of Brenner/Brennero and Gossensass are accessible by train. From the train stations, buses or transfer services will take you to your accommodation in the town or surrounding villages.
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