Summer vacation in Bressanone: discovering the Eisack Valley
You may have heard of Brixen (Brixen in German); it is one of the most beautiful cities in South Tyrol and is located [...]
You may have heard of Bressanone (Brixen in German); it is one of the most beautiful cities in South Tyrol and is located in the Eisacktal, the Eisack Valley, one of South Tyrol's main valleys, about 80 km long and traversed by the Eisack River; it stretches from Brenner to Ponte Gardena; the northern area is called the Upper Eisack Valley.
In this article:
If you are considering a summer vacation in the beautiful territory of South Tyrol, then Bressanone is the right destination for you because you will have the opportunity to have an active vacation by hiking and/or practicing other activities, and you will also have the opportunity to visit beautiful locations within easy reach.
Where to stay in Brixen?
You could book your stay at Adler hotel in Bressanone, located right in the city center. The Adler Historic Guesthouse is a 4-star hotel that will provide you with a gourmet breakfast, a SPA with two saunas, a rooftop pool, a fitness area in the Adler Gym, a Brixen Card (which allows you to use public transportation and cable cars), free wi-fi and international newspapers in digital format.
As far as the gastronomic offerings are concerned, you will have the choice between the Oste scuro restaurant, a traditional place, and the Vitis wine bar, a very refined environment, but informal at the same time. And then there is the Adler café where you can enjoy a coffee or an aperitif.
Bressanone: the jewel of the Eisack Valley
Brixen is a town surrounded by a truly beautiful landscape. It is the oldest Tyrolean city and boasts one of the most beautiful old towns in the region.
The heart of the city is the beautiful Cathedral Square, where the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and San Cassiano (10th cent.); we recommend that you visit the Cloister where you can admire a stupendous cycle of frescoes. Also noteworthy is the Bishop's Palace.
We also suggest you take some walks along the arcade streets (Via dei Portici Minori e Via dei Portici Maggiori); you will be enchanted by the buildings many of which have a centuries-old history.
Summer activities in the Eisack Valley
There are several activities that you can enjoy when staying in Brixen. Just a few kilometers from your hotel are the ski lifts that will give you access to the Plose hiking area where you will have hundreds of kilometers of well-prepared and marked trails (about 400 km). The hiking network is very diverse and you can find routes suitable for beginner hikers and experienced trekkers. There are also many possibilities for families traveling with children in tow.
You might also consider going to the Funes Valley, beautiful unspoiled valley; about a 40-minute drive from your hotel is the Zannes Alm from where a large number of trails start that will offer you exceptional views.
If you love the MTB, in Brixen you are in the right place because you can take advantage of the renowned Brixen Bikepark Where you can try your hand at various types of tracks.
There are also opportunities for those who enjoy ride; in Brixen and in fairly nearby localities (such as. Luson e Fanes) you will find several stables.
On the other hand, if you feel like swim you can go to the Varna Lake, a swimming lake that you can reach by car in about 15 minutes.
Nearby attractions
Starting from Brixen, you will also have the opportunity to visit touristically interesting places and attractions, such as the city of Closed, one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Italy," theAbbey of Novacella, the Sabiona Monastery and the Fortress Fortress, Vipiteno etc.
