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.
