Holidays in Brixen - city break with recreational value
Brixen, an old monastery town with a glorious past
The old monastery town of Brixen is one of the most important stops on a weekend trip to South Tyrol. The centuries-long regency of the prince-bishops characterises the townscape. Cathedral square, churches and monasteries surround the medieval town centre, which is home to one of Bressanone’s oldest townhouses, the fink Restaurant & Suites. A holiday in Brixen today combines the experience of Tyrolean history and culture with the Mediterranean way of life.
Culture and experience - combined in one place
A city trip to Brixen takes you past a variety of monasteries, castles and historic sites that bear witness to the historical importance of the monastery town as a gateway to the south. The medieval town centre itself, with its arcades and small alleyways, is characterised by modern boutiques and family-run traditional shops. After shopping tours, cultural experiences or walks, small cafés in open squares offer coffee or aperitifs with a view of the mountains and the hustle and bustle of the town.
A holiday in Brixen combines the experience of ancient cultural history with outdoor activities. Surrounded by mountains, the Brixen valley basin is the starting point for easy to challenging excursions, hikes, mountain bike or climbing tours: on the ‘local mountain’ Plose, in the nearby Dolomites or along the surrounding valleys.
Throughout the year, exhibitions, events and cultural programmes enliven the town, while the distinct seasons in South Tyrol present nature and mountains in a variety of perspectives - a diversity that also speaks for a longer holiday in Brixen. In the midst of the colourful city life, the historic walls and vaults of the fink Restaurant & Suites offer a place of retreat and tranquillity.