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| Sterzing | ||
| region | Trentino-South Tyrol | |
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| Residents | 6.956 (2018) | |
| height | 948 m | |
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Sterzing (Ital. Vipiteno) lies immediately south of the burner. The historic alpine town is the capital of the Wipptals and advertise itself as that Gate closed South-Tirol.
background
The first traces of settlement can already be found in prehistoric times. The settlement of Vipitenum is documented under the Romans. Sterzing is on a branch of the historical Amber Road over the burner.
The German name Sterzing was first mentioned in a document in 1180. The place received city rights under Count Meinhard II in 1280 and was significantly expanded. The city is the crossroads of trade routes for the important Alpine crossings via Brenner, Jaufenpass as well Penserjoch. Far-reaching trade privileges are the basis for economic upswing.
In the Middle Ages, Sterzing was an important trading town under the Fuggers. From the 15th century, the mining / mining of silver in Ridanna an important source of income. The city continues to flourish and magnificent patrician houses are built. Sterzing is a trading and market place, as well as the seat of the court, at its peak.
Towards the end of the 16th century, the city lost its importance with the depleted silver deposits, and agriculture came to the fore.
Tourism is an important source of income in modern times.
getting there
| location | ||
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| Distances (road km) | ||
| burner | 5.5 km | |
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| Franzensfeste | 21 km | |
| Brixen | 32 km | |
| innsbruck | 54 km | |
| Bolzano | 70 km | |
| Meran | 100 km | |
| Trent | 126 km | |
| Lienz | 127 km | |
| Verona | 226 km | |
In the street
- Of north and south: Sterzing is located directly on the Innsbruck-Brenner-Brixen-Bozen-Trento motorway (
- Brenner motorway, in Italy 
) to Bolzano.
- Of east / East Tyrol: by the Val Pusteria;
By train
The 1 Sterzing train station
is a station for Intercity and Eurocity trains (train timetables under www
By plane
The nearest airport is that of Bolzano (just under an hour's drive, www.abd-airport.it), other airports are located in innsbruck (A.) (approx. 1.5 hours by car), in Verona (approx. 2.5 hours by car) and in Munich (approx. 2.5 hours by car).
mobility
Tourist Attractions
Churches
- 1 City parish church "Our Lady in the Moos". late Gothic building.
- Holy Spirit Church. built 1399-1402.
- St. Peter and Paul Church. originated from 1474 to 1496.
- 2 Capuchin Church of St. Magdalena. built 1636/1637.
- St. Elisabeth Church in the Deutschhaus. built 1729 - 1733, rich stucco decoration, created by Anton Gigl; Access only through the museum.
- 3 St. Margaret's Church. built from 1678 - 1680 in the early baroque style. The tower still comes from the previous building, which is already occupied for 1337.
Castles, chateaux and palaces
- 4 Zwölferturm.
(46 m high), on the pedestrian zone, built 1468-1472 and landmark of the city; it separates the old town to the north from the new town to the south.
- 5 Reifenstein Castle. south of Sterzing in Free field.
- 6 Sprechenstein Castle. southeast of Sterzing in Free field.
Buildings
- 7 town hall. with late Gothic room, built 1468-1474.
Monuments
- 8 Nepomuk monument
Museums
- 9 Sterzing City Museum and Multscher Museum (Exhibits on the history of Tyrol in general and the history of the city of Sterzing), Deutschhausstrasse 11 39049 Sterzing. Tel.: 0472 766464, Fax: 0472 76706. Open: April 1 - October 31, Tue-Sat 9.30am-12.30pm, 2pm-6pm.
- 10 Jöchlsthurn State Mining Museum with Peter and Paul Church (History of ore mining in the Sterzing Wipptal). Tel.: 39 0472-764875. Open: April to the end of October, Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Streets and squares
activities
summer
- Sterzing Easter Games
winter
- Before Christmas until January 6th, the Christmas market instead of.
- Ski areas Rosskopf, Ratschings and Ladurns: see this in the article Ski resorts in Italy in the South-Tirol;
Regular events
- From mid-July to the end of August there are the in Sterzing and other places in the valley Eisack valley street kitchens
- The series of events takes place throughout the Eisack Valley from July to November On the way with pleasure
- On a Sunday in September it will Dumpling festival hosted. Over 70 different types of dumplings are served on a 400-meter-long row of tables.
shop
- 1 Hofer Market, Brennerstrasse 21, 39049 Sterzing. Tel.: 39 0472 765 152, Fax: 39 0472 767 661, Email: [email protected]. not to be confused with the Aldi stores, which are also called Hofer. The range includes 1000 different wines from all regions of Italy, spirits of all kinds, vinegars, oils and other specialties.Open: Tue-Sat 8.30am-1pm, 3pm-7pm; Sun, Mon closed.
kitchen
Cheap
medium
Upscale
nightlife
- City Theatre, J.-W.-von-Goethe-Platz 1, 39049 Sterzing. .
accommodation
Cheap
medium
- 1 Parkhotel Zum Engel, Deutschhausstrasse 20, 39049 Sterzing. Tel.: 39 0472 765132, Email: [email protected].
- 2 Hotel Wiesnerhof, Pfitscherstraße 98, 39049 Sterzing. Tel.: 39 0472 765222, Email: [email protected].
- 3 Hotel Lamm 3 *** Superior, Neustadt 16, 39049 Sterzing. Tel.: 39 0472 765127, Email: [email protected].
- 4 Hotel moonlight, Frundsbergstrasse 12, I-39049 Sterzing. Tel.: 39 0472 765 309, Fax: 39 0472 766 810, Email: [email protected].
- 5 Hotel Thuiner Waldele, Thuins 68, I-39049 Sterzing. Tel.: 39 0472 76 57 60, Fax: 39 0472 76 30 99, Email: [email protected].
- 6 Sporthotel Kalcherhof, Kalch 4, 39040 Ratschings. Tel.: 39 0472 756615, Email: [email protected].
Upscale
- Romantikhotel Stafler, Mauls / Freienfeld 10, I-39049 Sterzing. Tel.: 39 0472 771 136, Fax: 39 0472 771 094, Email: [email protected].
Learn
Work
security
health
- 1 Sterzing Hospital (Primary Care Hospital), St. Margarethenstrasse 24, 39049 Pfatten. Tel.: 39 0472 77 41 11.
Practical advice
- 2 Sterzing tourist office, Town square 3; I-39049 STERZING (BZ). Tel.: 39 0472 765 325, Fax: 39 0472 765 441, Email: [email protected].
trips
literature
- : Around Sterzing, Wipptal: From Brenner to Brixen The most beautiful valley and mountain hikes. Rother Bergverlag, 1999, Rother hiking guide, ISBN 978-3-7633-4167-2 ; 136 pages. € 9.80
cards
- Sterzing and the surrounding area: hiking, biking and ski touring maps (1: 50000). compass, 2009, ISBN 3854910509 . 7,50 €
Web links
- http://www.vipiteno.eu - Vipiteno official website
- Sterzing tourist office: www.sterzing.com;
- Isarco Valley Tourist Association: www.eisacktal.info;
