Bressanone enchants visitors with a variety of destinations steeped in history, culture and zest for life. Between the magnificent cathedral, the Hofburg Palace and the Novacella Abbey, you can encounter the past and enjoy the present in the vibrant centre. Chiusa, with its artistic flair, and Vipiteno, with its Zwölferturm tower, also tell (hi)stories that will make your holiday unforgettable.
Bressanone cathedral
In the heart of the old town
The cathedral in Bressanone is the town’s landmark. Frescoes by Paul Troger, fine marble, the Baroque high altar by Theodor Benedetti and the Gothic cloister make it a walkable work of art.
Novacella Abbey
Steeped in history
The Novacella Abbey near Bressanone is one of the oldest in Tyrol. Famous for its Rococo library, the Fountain of the Wonders of the World and the Castel Sant’Angelo. It fascinates visitors with its history, art and peaceful beauty.
Fortezza
History set in stone
Once built as Europe’s strongest bulwark, the fortress of Fortezza impresses with its mighty granite walls and a fascinating labyrinth of corridors and rooms. Today, it is the venue for exciting exhibitions.
Sabiona Abbey
The holy mountain above Chiusa
Sabiona Abbey towers high above Chiusa – once a bishop’s seat and one of the oldest pilgrimage sites in Tyrol. Three churches and a chapel are open to the public.
Trostburg Castle
The gateway to South Tyrol’s castles
High above the village of Valdaora stands Trostburg Castle, home to the South Tyrolean Castle Museum. Magnificent halls, Gothic rooms and Romanesque arches tell of the splendour and history of times long past.
