Culture & shopping in Bressanone

In the heart of Eisacktal

Cultural treasures, exciting points of interest and many shopping highlights - the oldest city in Tyrol, which is also a bishop and university town, offer visitors a colourful variety of experiences. Drift along, get to see the town on foot, take part in an adventure tour and mingle with the locals - get to know (and love!) Bressanone.

N.B.: With public transportation, you can easily and quickly reach all areas and attractions of interest. The bus stop is located directly in front of our front door and thanks to the free BrixenCard, you can use all public transportation all over South Tyrol free of charge!

Brixen Cathedral - Villa Mayr

Cultural highlights & shopping in Bressanone

  • The symbol of Bressanone: The white tower with museum
  • Old town with medieval arbour alleys
  • Shopping in Bressanone & the best boutiques: such as Boutique Maximilian, OEHLER Sophisticated Fashion Minds, Mode Erhard, Sportler, Jack Wolfskin Store
  • City gallery of Bressanone: A cultural meeting point for friends of contemporary art
  • Bressanone Cathedral and cathedral square
  • Diocesan Museum & Hofburg
  • Pharmacy museum
  • Fortezza fortress: 65,000 sq.m. and once the strongest fortress in Europe
  • Theatrical adventure tour “rendezvous”: The slightly different tour through Bressanone
  • Thematic tours, such as wine tours, night-owl tour, cloister tour, family tour 
Christmas market Brixen - Villa Mayr

Events

  • Bressanone Christmas market in cathedral square
  • Dine, Wine & Music
  • Bread & Strudel Market
  • Water & Light Festival
Dine, wine & music - Villa Mayr
Brixen Marathon - Villa Mayr

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Christmas market in Bressanone

Christmas market in Bressanone

29.11.2024-06.01.2025

The most festive time of the year is just around the corner, and we invite you to be enchanted by the atmosphere at the Christmas Market in Bressanone.

Light and music show in Bressanone

Light and music show in Bressanone

28.11.2024 – 06.01.2025

Bressanone shines in an enchanting light and music spectacle at Christmas time.

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