Sights & Shopping

Bressanone and its surroundings provide the perfect combination between city, mountains, culture, and sport. The fun and adventure pool Acquarena, the natural swimming pond in Luson, the Kneipp facility in Varna, Mount Plose, the climbing centre Vertikale or the climbing garden Nock in Chiusa, the high ropes course in Funes, the natural Gorge Gilfenklamm near Vipiteno – all these places and attractions await you for great fun and adventure. For those who prefer a quieter vacation, there are many museums and cultural sites. The Monastery of Novacella, the Hofburg Palace, the Cathedral of Bressanone, the Ötzi Museum, the Dietenheim Folklore Museum or the Messner Mountain Museum are all great places to enjoy a rainy day. And don’t forget: With the Brixen Card, entry to all museums is free of charge!

There are also many shopping opportunities in Bressanone: Under the ancient arcades and in the many small alleys, past the gorgeous town houses, you will find shops for antiques and handicrafts of all kinds, food and clothing, sporting goods and flowers, paper goods and souvenirs. Bressanone is truly a small shopping paradise!