Vahrn, Brixen & vicinity

The door to the South

Grape vines, blooming apple orchards and chestnut groves decorate the landscape of Vahrn, the small village outside of Brixen. There is a reason it is called the “Door to the South”.
Protected by the surrounding mountains, here at 670 m above sea level crispy apples, juicy grapes and fragrant Mediterranean plants ripen and flourish. Vahrn near Brixen is the perfect starting point for adventure and free-time activities all year long. Particularly beautiful: the blooming apple trees in spring, the mild climate in summer, Törggelen in fall and the idyllic landscape in winter.

Mediterranean plants ripen and flourish - Villa Mayr

On a journey of discovery:
Highlights in Vahrn near Brixen

Do you want to go bike riding? The bike path goes directly past our Villa Mayr!
Refreshment for your feet: Kneipp facilities in Vahrn
Idyllic circular hikes: Lake Varna
A classic in fall: The “Keschtnweg” chestnut trail from Brixen to Klausen
Incredible places: Salern castle
An art history jewel and important vineyard: Neustift monastery with a baroque collegiate church, museum and art gallery (within a 30 minute walk)
Shopping & strolling in Brixen: Only 8 minutes by bus or car to the city

See and discover more …

Klausen 16 km 22 min.

It can and should be called an “Artists’ town”: More than 250 artists, painters, poets and sculptures are now living in the small medieval town of Klausen. These include also Albrecht Dürer, who immortalised the town in 1494 in his engraving “Nemesis”. A small town with charm, winding alleys, colourful façades and character - still today.

This idyllic and historical old town invites you to stroll around and linger
Säben Abbey the “Acropolis of Tyrol”, the oldest pilgrimage site in the area
City museum of Klausen with a historical art collection

Bruneck 35 km 35 min.

The heart of the Pusteria Valley is called Bruneck, and is located at the base of the local Kronplatz, a medieval town along the Rienz that is a meeting point for young and old, big and small.