Live the summer in Bressanone: between alpine emotions, culture and taste
A summer in Bressanone is a journey through authentic flavors, cultural treasures and high altitude adventures. That you want to walk among historic buildings, admire the panorama of the Dolomites or dart downhill with a humping mountart, the city welcomes you with a rich, authentic and always surprising offer.
Dine, Wine & Music 2023 – Fabian Leitner
The beating heart of the summer: the city
In the heart of South Tyrol, Bressanone welcomes you with its timeless charm. Elegant arcades, cobbled streets and monuments such as the Cathedral and the HOFBURG They tell a millennial story. Discover it with i Historical-Teatral Tourwhere characters like the maid Clara or the Elephant of the Emperor guide you on a journey between past and fantasy.
Every Saturday morning, you can get on the majestic White tower: a guided tour between bells, watches and mysteries of other times.
An unmissable stop for curiosity lovers is the Pharmacy Museum, which tells centuries of science, medicine and natural remedies in the heart of Bressanone. A small casket of history and surprises.
If you love shopping, the historic center will seduce you with its artisan shops, elegant shops, design boutiques and local products. It is the perfect place to find an authentic memory or simply let yourself be inspired by walking between showcases and flavors.
For relaxation and fun, theWatercolor With swimming pools and saunas it is always a good idea. If instead you seek adrenaline, the Vertikale climbing center It offers over 400 ways between walls and boulders, suitable for each level.
Emotions in the mountains
When the heat makes itself felt, the plose becomes the ideal refuge. From 24 May to 19 October, the cable car from Sant’Andrea brings you to 2,000 meters above sea level, where summer becomes fresh and adventurous.
Among the most loved activities there is the descent with the Mountincartan adrenaline -long 9 km long journey, and the Ploseboba racing in bob on rail that gives emotions at each curve. A unique attraction of its kind is the Plose looping: a challenge for the bravest! In front of you the giant writing “plose” – 22 meters long, with high letters like a house stands out. But it is the letter “O” that captures attention: a huge circular cycle path of 7 meters in diameter, where you can ride upside down. With a special counterweight bicycle, strength and courage are enough to complete a 360 degree rotation. A thrilling experience … to try at least once!
For Mountain Bike enthusiasts, the Brixen bikepark It offers five breathtaking tracks. And if you want to explore in the company, entrusted to guided tours of Plose bike or Mountain Goatperfect for both beginners and expert bikers.
Those looking for peace and nature can choose between Guided excursions proposals in the summer months: come on Ice cream lakes with their emerald waters, to the panoramic Dolorama pathup to the magical moments of the full moon nights On the Alpe di Rodengo and Luson.
Events to mark on the agenda
- 11–13 July – Brixen Food Festival: food trucks, music and flavors in the rap.
- 17, 24 & 31 July, 14 August – Summer Emotions: evenings with music, cuisine and atmosphere in the historic center.
- July 25 – TreffpPunkt Wein: 22 producers of the Isarco Valley tell the wine under the arcades.
- August 6 – Dine, Wine & Music in Piazza Duomo. A mild summer evening in the historical heart of Bressanone, with delicious South Tyrolean dishes, excellent wines from the region, atmosphere music and a great atmosphere.
A Green summer in Bressanone
He arrives in the city in a sustainable way: the train leaves you a few steps from the center. With the Brixencard You use public transport for free and you have many advantages included.
And to remain hydrated during your adventures? Discover the project “Refill”: fountains with drinking water in Bressanone, Varna, Novacella, Fortress and Plose. Also on sale the elegant “Brixen Refill” bottle.
Find out more on: www.brixen.org