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| Brixen | ||
| region | Trentino-South Tyrol | |
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| Residents | 22.011 (2018) | |
| height | 560 m | |
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Brixen(Italian: Bressanone), the oldest town in Tyrol, is located in the Italian region of Trentino-South-Tirol(Italian: Trentino-Alto Adige).
background
getting there
By plane
The airports in the area are the Bolzano airport
(IATA: BZO), the Innsbruck airport
(IATA: INN), approx. 1 hour's drive, the Verona Airport "Valerio Catullo"
(IATA: VRN) and the Treviso Airport(IATA: TSF).
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By train
At the 1 Bressanone railway station Almost all international trains (EC) on the Brenner line Munich-Verona stop.
By bus
In the street
Coming from the north, drive over the Brenner Pass, the A22 motorway to the Brixen exit.
mobility
Map of Bressanone
Tourist Attractions
- 1 The "Wild Man" is a kind of Janus figure on the corner house Large arbors / small arbors. The wooden sculpture (16th century) with the three heads looks to the Säben Gate and in the two alleys.
- 2 The Goreth house from 1581 on Parish square with its two impressive bay windows shows building forms at the transition from late gothic to renaissance.
- 3 The mighty one Michael's Gate, also on Parish square, was opposite the Eagle Bridge built.
- 4 The Gothic Parish Church of St. Michael (around 1500) was redesigned in baroque style in 1757.
- 5 The Cathedral of the Assumption was built in 1745-58 in the late baroque style according to the plans of Josef Delai. The previous Romanesque building had to give way almost completely to this new building, except for the lower parts of the tower. Guided tours daily at 10:30 am and 3:00 pm.
- 6 The Cathedral cloister is considered the largest monument of alpine wall painting. Of the 20 arcades, 15 are painted with a wide variety of frescoes from the 15th and 16th centuries. Freely accessible, closed from 12-15 h.
- 7 Hofburg and Diocesan Museum - The Hofburg dates back to the 13th century and was redesigned in Baroque style from 1702 onwards. The building houses the diocesan museum in over 70 rooms. Rich treasures of church art from the diocese of Brixen are shown. An extensive collection of nativity scenes from the 18th century can be seen on the ground floor. Mon-Sat 10 am-5pm. November - March closed.
activities
- The Wine trail leads through the vineyards and is also offered as a guided hike in autumn. From the hamlet of Mahr south of Brixen, the path leads on unmarked farm roads through vineyards, past old farms up to the hamlet of Tschötsch and back again. With a distance of 2.5 km and an altitude of 160 meters, it can be done in 1 1/2 hours.
Regular events
- From mid-July to the end of August there are in Brixen and other places in the Eisack Valley Eisack Valley street kitchens
- The end of September is in Brixen South Tyrolean bread and strudel market
- 1 From the beginning of December to January 6th, the Christmas market instead of.
shop
kitchen
Narrow streets with arcades
- 1 finch, Kleine Lauben 4, café and restaurant. With his Menhir room it looks like a small museum. Opening times: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. (Cafè Konditorei), 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. (hot meals), closed Tuesdays in the evenings and Weds
- 2 Dark host, Domgasse 3. The restaurant went out of the Chapter wine bar and has been run by the Mayr family for 5 generations. Tel .: 39 0472 835343; Kitchen opening times: 11.45 a.m. - 2.15 p.m. 6.45 p.m. - 9.15 p.m. So evenings on Mondays are days off (except public holidays)
- 3 Confectionery hot, Große Lauben 20. The pastry shop offers specialties such as Brixen nuts and Brixen stonesbut also the traditional one Sachertorte. Tel .: 39 0472 832334, e-mail: [email protected]; Opening times: Mon - Sat 6.30 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Hotel Elephant, Weißlahnstr. 4, Tel .: 39 0472-832750. The 4-star comfort hotel takes its name from an Indian elephant who, at the turn of the year 1550/52, had to be accommodated in what was then the inn for 2 weeks at the behest of the sovereign. Of course, his image can now be seen on the hotel's murals, carpets and wall coverings.
- 2 Hotel Temlhof, Elvaser Str. 76, Tel .: 39 0472-836658, Fax 39 0472-835539, E-Mail: [email protected]. The comfortable 4-star hotel also has its own alpine hut. Barbecue evenings and snacks are offered there.
- 3 Kerschbaumerhof, Gereuth 56, phone: 39 0472 831194, email: [email protected]. The farm is located at 1,100m above Bressanone with a wonderful view of the Dolomites. The farm has been in the family for over 200 years. Ideal for a relaxing family vacation on a traditional South Tyrolean farm.
security
health
- Specialized hospital in Brixen, Dantestraße 51, 39042 Brixen. Tel.: 39 (0)472 81 21 11.
Practical advice
- Bressanone Tourist Office, Regensburger Allee 9. Tel.: 39 0472-836401, Fax: 39 0472-836067, Email: [email protected]. Open: daily 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
- City of Brixen, Large arbors, 5. Tel.: 39 0472-062000, Fax: 39 0472-262022, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon - Thu 8.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m., Fri 8.30 a.m. - 12.15 p.m., Sat 9.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m., further opening times.
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.brixen.it - Official website of Bressanone
