Brixen?
Must See, Must Taste, Must Feel.
From Culture to Aperitivo
Brixen isn’t a place you just visit – it’s a place you truly experience. Between medieval alleys, vibrant art, and alpine-Mediterranean charm, South Tyrol shows itself from its most stylish side. Here, Gothic cloisters meet modern architecture, baroque cathedral façades, museums meet fashion boutiques. And right in the middle: you.
Fancy a cultural walk through the old town? Or would you rather take an e-bike ride through the Eisack Valley? In Brixen and its surrounding villages – like St. Andrä, Elvas, or Milland – there’s something for every taste.
And when the day winds down? Time for a spritz in one of the hip bars in the old town. Between palm trees and mountain views, the aperitivo simply tastes better.
Shopping in Brixen
Charming, Regional & Stylish
Between the historic arcades and narrow alleys of the old town, you’ll find true treasures: regional delicatessen shops, stylish boutiques, concept stores, and traditional stores that turn your city stroll into an experience. Whether handmade South Tyrolean specialties, Italian fashion, interior design, or fine wines – in Brixen you’ll find small, unique shops full of character.
In short: in Brixen, shopping isn’t just shopping – it’s discovering with all your senses.
Churches & Monasteries
- Brixen Cathedral (Assumption of Mary): Baroque masterpiece with Romanesque origins
- Cloister: Famous Gothic cloister with frescoes from four centuries
- Parish Church of St. Michael: Also known as the city parish church
- Hofburg & Court Church: Former bishop’s residence with staterooms and sacred art
- Neustift Monastery (just north of Brixen): Premonstratensian abbey, winery & library
Museums
- Diocesan Museum in the Hofburg: Church art, nativity scenes & princely flair
- Pharmacy Museum: Fascinating insights into the history of healing
- Brixen City Museum: Art & cultural history of the city
- Rodenegg Castle (near Elvas): Fortress with the famous Iwein frescoes (medieval cycle)
Other Highlights
- Plose Cable Car: Gateway to the mountains – a must in both summer & winter
- Brixen Christmas Market: An atmospheric highlight in winter
- Water Light Festival (May): Contemporary light art across the city
- Brixen Food Festival (July): Street food diversity in the heart of town
- Acquarena: Adventure pool with indoor & outdoor areas, sauna & fitness
- Old Town Brixen: Arcades, boutiques, cafés & South Tyrolean lifestyle
