Active Holidays – Hiking, skiing, biking – Bressanone / Plose

High above the Isarco Valley, the holiday region Bressanone /Plose offers you a wide range of sports facilities, inviting you in winter and in summer for adventurous active holidays in the South Tyrolean Dolomites. Hiking, climbing, skiing or biking – Mount Plose with its 2562 meters of altitude invites you into a varied sporting domain, which will fascinate you with its charming mountain lodges, spectacular natural wonders and an excellent sports infrastructure. Actively explore the region, for example paragliding in a tandem flight, to gain a first overview of the holiday region Bressanone /Plose.

Tours and Attractions – Bressanone / Val d’Isarco

During your active holiday you can organize excursions into the picturesque town of Bressanone by the river Isarco either by foot or by bike. Here, magnificent baroque buildings, romantic arcades and numerous small shops await you. As the oldest town in the Tyrol, Bressanone was established as early as 901. Until today, the medieval town with its imposing cathedral testifies the ancient roots. Attractions nearby S. Andrea include, for example, the picturesque wine parishes of Elvas, Varna and Novacella, villages surrounded by chestnut groves like Tiles, Pinzago, Caredo, Scezze and Teccelinga, as well the high pastures of Eores, Plancios, Val Croce and Luson. On a trip to Mezzaselva and the striking fortress of Fortezza you may walk in the footsteps of stagecoaches, traders and travellers on the old road to Brennero.

Museums and Culture – Bressanone

Also during your active holidays, a cultural excursion to Bressanone surely pays off. The outstanding cultural treasures of Bressanone include not only numerous churches, monasteries and chapels, but also a number of museums in the former bishop city. Therefore, enjoy the view behind the scenes of history and visit the Pharmacy Museum, the Museum of the White Tower, the Episcopal Palace, the Diocesan Museum and the Nativity Museum in Bressanone. Gain insights into the urban cultural history by participating in a guided city tour.

Activities and Events – Bressanone / Plose

Among the outstanding events in Bressanone /Plose, don’t miss the famous Christmas Market on the town square by the Cathedral of Bressanone. In July, you also have the opportunity to admire live the Unicycle World Championships. In autumn, international bike professionals meet in Bressanone for the CAIDom Mountain Bike Down Hill Race in September and for the MountainBIKE Testival in October. At the same time, the traditional chestnut weeks herald the traditional “Törggele” season. Would you like to experience “Törggelen” in good company? Then you should attend the culinary “Kuchlkirchtig” excursions. These gastronomic pleasure trips will lead you during your active holidays to selected “Törggele” taverns in the region Bressanone / Plose and Isarco Valley.