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Kreuzgang Brixen / Bressanone Cathedral Cloister
The Cathedral Cloister Kreuzgang Brixen is a top sight in the region. Built in the early Middle Ages, in pre-Romanesque times, the Bressanone Cathedral cloister is a true highlight, not only for the South Tyrolean region. Housed in the arcades and corner arcades south of Bressanone Cathedral, the cloister is open to visitors and admirers […]
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Staying at Design Hotel Tourist in Brixen Bressanone
Hotel Tourist in Brixen Bressanone in South Tyrol combines fancy modern design with authenticity. Situated just outside the old city centre, the Hotel can be easily reached by car as well as by foot from the train station. The situation of the hotel might seem a bit sketchy as it is situated right next to […]
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South Tyrolean Schlutzkrapfen in Brixen Bressanone
Enjoy delicious authentic South Tyrolean Schlutzkrapfen in Brixen at the restaurant Der Traubenwirt. The restaurant in the center of Bressanone/Brixen impresses with a wonderfully cozy outdoor terrace. And of course excellent food. Located at Kleine Lauben 9, the naming of the alley/street couldn’t be better. Southern feeling thanks to many plants, which separate the restaurant […]
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Diocesan Museum in the Hofburg Brixen
When in Bressanone, you should definitely visit the Diocesan Museum in the Hofburg Brixen. The courtyard of the Hofburg is one of the most atmospheric castle courts in South Tyrol. The Diocesan Museum houses in 70 showrooms the art collection with valuable sculptures and panel paintings from the Middle Ages to modern art, the Brixen […]
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Pizza in Brixen – Dai Romani Pizzeria in Bressanone, South Tyrol
When in Italy you just have to eat pizza! Of course, this also applies to South Tyrol in northern Italy. Pizza alla Pala-style Pizza is available in Brixen/Bressanone at pizzeria Dai Romani. The restaurant is open all day from 10 am till 8 pm, and offers salads, lasagna, kebab, chicken nuggets, toast, piadine, focaccia, fried […]
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My Travel Year 2019 and a preview of my 2020 travels
My personal Travel Year 2020 will be all about sustainability. Just a few years ago, I was literally bragging about having completed more than 100 flights in only one year, without any second thoughts about the environmental impact. It was just usual to fly, just a few shy years ago. However, I already started in […]
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Hofgarten Brixen Bressanone
Where is the entrance to Hofgarten Brixen Bressanone? Situated right next to Hofburg, Hofgarten is the small garden right nearby. Giardino di corte is an oasis of relaxation in the bustling city centre of Brixen. The Hofgarten is a garden dating back to the Renaissance, initially built in 1570 next to the episcopal court (now […]
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a visit to Pharmacy Museum in Brixen Bressanone in South Tyrol
400 years of pharmacy history can be discovered at the privately owned pharmacy museum in the city centre of Brixen Bressanone in South Tyrol.Highlights are, among various other things, for example, an genuine Medicine book from the year 1684. The first of this kind was printed in 1498 in Florence, those early medicine books contained […]
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How far is Brixen from Innsbruck ?
Brixen is a popular destination in South Tyrol. Travelling by Train from Austria, you can reach Italy in just around 1,5 hours from Innsbruck. Perfect for a day-trip on the weekends. With the upcoming Brenner Base Tunnel, travel time will be even cut to only 30 minutes. But, how far is Brixen from Innsbruck? And […]
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Advantages of BrixenCard for Tourists, and where to get it
BrixenCard is the ideal Fastpass for Tourists in Bressanone and South Tyrol. BrixenCard is free but priceless. Cardholders will enjoy numerous entries and services free of charge, including transportation on all regional trains, which can save you dozens to hundreds of euros. The savings can surely be better spend on delicious local cuisine or similar […]
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Taking a Train from Innsbruck to Brixen in South Tyrol (ÖBB EuroCity)
On a train from Innsbruck to Brixen / Bressanone experienced one of the most beautiful sceneries. Train Travel will be one of my travel priorities this year, one of the many side effects are the stunning views I will gather through the train window. I arrived at Innsbruck HB (Hauptbahnhof = central station) with plenty […]