On discovery tour in Valle Isarco/Eisacktal
They are among the absolute must-sees during every holiday near Brixen: Neustift monastery, Hofburg palace and cathedral. Read on to find many other worthwhile excursion destinations in the area.
Franzensfeste fortress (Franzensfeste)
The largest historical complex in South Tyrol can be visited during a guided tour and houses interesting exhibitions.
Distance: 8 kilometres
Säben monastery (Klausen)
Of particular archaeological, historical, and artistical value and always worth the visit: The spiritual cradle of Tyrol on the holy mountain above Klausen.
Distance: 18 kilometres
Rodenegg castle (Rodenegg)
The fortress above the Rienza/Rienz gorge impresses with its beauty and the famous Iwein frescoes.
Distance: 12 kilometres
Lago di Varna/Vahrner See (Vahrn)
You can swim in the northern half, while the southern half is a protected biotope.
Distance: 7 kilometres
Trostburg castle near Waidbruck (Waidbruck)
One of the most beautiful castles in South Tyrol! Among others, minnesinger Oswald von Wolkenstein used to live here.
Distance: 22 kilometres
Plose (Brixen)
Perfect for hiking and skiing!
Distance: 12 kilometres
Barbian waterfalls (Barbian)
A lovely hike to the waterfalls. Starting point is the town centre of Barbian.
Distance: 27 kilometres
The leaning (church) tower of Barbian (Barbian)
The leaning steeple of the 14th century parish church can be seen from afar.
Distance: 26 kilometres
Chestnut Trail (Brixen to Bolzano)
From Vahrn in Valle Isarco/Eisacktal to Runkelstein castle near Bolzano, the Chestnut Trail stretches over more than 60 kilometres.
Distance: 5 kilometres
Totenkirchl at Alpe di Villandro/Villanderer Alm (Villanders)
A beautiful hike to an even more beautiful destination with a strange name: the “Little Chapel of the Dead”.
Distance: 30 kilometres
Archeoparc Villanders (Villanders)
Here you will find – completely covered – building remains from the Roman period and the Middle Ages.
Distance: 20 kilometres