Your holiday in Brixen: There’s so much to do!
My tips for your getaway in Brixen
Boring? With all the attractions in Brixen, that certainly won’t apply to your holiday. Let me tell you my favourite destinations in South Tyrol.
Neustift monastery (Vahrn near Brixen)
Convention centre, wine estate, centre of art, and residence of the Augustinian Canons.
Distance: approx. 4 kilometres from Brixen
"Keschtnweg": Valle Isarco/Eisacktal Chestnut Trail (Brixen to Bolzano)
The chestnut trail stretches over 60 kilometres from Vahrn in Valle Isarco/Eisacktal to Roncolo/Runkelstein castle near Bolzano.
Distance: approx. 5 kilometres from Brixen
Plose (Brixen)
Perfect for hiking and skiing – you can find more info here!
Distance: approx. 9 kilometres from Brixen
Franzensfeste fortress (Franzensfeste)
South Tyrol’s largest historical site can be visited on a guided tour and is home to various exhibits.
Distance: approx. 10 kilometres from Brixen
Sabiona/Säben monastery (Klausen)
Absolutely worth a visit for its archaeological, historical, and artistic importance, high up on Sabiona/Säben mountain.
Distance: approx. 13 kilometres from Brixen
Villanders Archeoparc (Villanders)
Here, you’ll find remains of buildings from Roman times and the Middle Ages in a roofed area.
Distance: approx. 18 kilometres from Brixen
St. Ulrich in Val Gardena/Gröden
The winding lanes, various shops, and lovingly decorated façades invite you to stroll and browse.
Distance: approx. 30 kilometres from Brixen
Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm (Seis am Schlern)
Europe’s largest high-Alpine pasture can be explored on foot, by bike, or on skis.
Distance: approx. 30 kilometres from Brixen
Ridnaun mining museum, show and adventure mine (Ratschings)
The mining museum in Ridnaun gives an impressive demonstration of how the miners used to mine ore from the tunnels.
Distance: approx. 45 kilometres from Brixen
Percha earth pyramids (Percha)
These clay pillars were shaped by the forces of nature over the course of millennia.
Distance: approx. 50 kilometres from Brixen
Messner Mountain Museum Corones on Plan de Corones/Kronplatz (Bruneck)
Visitors can discover all about the Alps in this unique museum building designed by Zaha Hadid.
Distance: approx. 60 kilometres from Brixen
Lago di Braies/Pragser Wildsee (Prags)
The largest natural lake in the Dolomites is South Tyrol’s number one Instagram spot.
Distance: approx. 65 kilometres from Brixen
Tower in Lago di Resia/Reschensee (Graun)
The symbol of Val Venosta/Vinschgau rises out of Lago di Resia/Reschensee and bore witness to the construction of the dam that was carried out after the Second World War against the wishes of the local population.
Distance: approx. 140 kilometres from Brixen
