welcome to Franzensfeste

The largest historical complex in South Tyrol, once of strategic importance and long used as a depot, is now open to the public as a museum. Changing exhibitions and events bring this place to life.

Just a 15-minute walk from the fortress, this climbing area offers routes of varying difficulty. With grassy areas, benches and tables, it’s a popular spot for beginners and families.

A beautiful town, beautiful things: around 350 shops can be found in Brixen’s old town and surrounding area. Shopping here becomes a personal experience - set against medieval arcades, Domplatz Square and the Herrengarten.

Nature, views of the Dolomites and exciting attractions: in summer, the Plose shows its active side. And during selected periods, one ascent and descent per day is free with the Brixen Südtirol Card.

This route takes you high into the mountains: from Grasstein, more demanding trails lead to the shore or Puntleider See, a picturesque alpine lake in the Sarntal Alps.

Variety across 55 kilometres of slopes, snow-sure and set on a sunny south-facing side with Dolomite views: Gitschberg Jochtal offers runs for beginners, challenges for experts and plenty of space for families.

A vast landscape that opens the view: covering 20 square kilometres, this is one of the largest high plateaus in Europe - with countless opportunities to experience nature in both summer and winter.

Its setting alone - surrounded by vineyards - stands out. Founded in 1142, the Augustinian abbey with its art gallery, grand library, collegiate church and Engelsburg is a place where history lives on.

A charming courtyard, a diocesan museum with valuable sculptures and panel paintings, Viennese porcelain and the cathedral treasury - the Hofburg takes you on a fascinating journey into the past.