Events in Brixen und Umgebung

Candle making is an old, traditional craft. Children and adults dip the candle wick into warm beeswax. With each dip, the candle grows. Candle making is offered by the Waldorf School as part of the St Lucia festivity.

Ensemble Inégal Gabriela Eibenova & Lenka Cafourkova, sopranos Jonathan Mayenschein, contralto Virgil Hartinger, tenor Tomas Selc, bass Adam Viktora, conducting Jan Dismas Zelenka: Missa Nativitatis Domini J. S. Bach: Magnificat BWV 243 Works by Jan Dismas Zelenka and J. S. Bach will be performed at the Advent-Christmas concert by the Czech Ensemble Inegal under the direction of Adam Viktora. Zelenka was a contemporary of Bach and Händel and is considered the most important Bohemian master of the Baroque period. Zelenka's Christmas Mass presents a vivid picture of the sonic splendor of the High Baroque in Dresden. Bach intoned the text of the Magnificat with all the splendor and weight of late Baroque content, creating a unique, cohesive and powerful work. It is one of Bach's most popular vocal works.

NO 2023, 95 Min. Regia: Mikal Hovland con: Kaya Ekerholt McCurley, Kåre Conradi, Kristoffer Olsen In lingua tedesca Kurz vor Weihnachten trifft die zehnjährige Stine in einem kleinen, verschneiten Dorf ein. Auf der Suche nach einem warmen Platz zum Schlafen landet sie im Haus des Schuhmachers Andersen in der Schustergasse. Es dauert allerdings nicht lange, bis der mürrische Alte, der sein ruhiges Leben in Zurückgezogenheit schätzt, den ungebetenen Gast entdeckt. Mit ihrer aufgeschlossenen, frechen Art weiß Stine jedoch nicht nur den Schuster, sondern auch die anderen Dorfbewohner schnell für sich zu begeistern. Aber was macht das fremde Mädchen so kurz vor dem Weihnachtsfest eigentlich ganz allein hier? Ticket: 5€

The nativity scene exhibition in Villanders is a special event that attracts numerous visitors each year. Handcrafted nativity scenes made from various materials and styles will be showcased. This event offers the opportunity to learn about the art of nativity scene construction while immersing oneself in the Christmas spirit.

The music band of Barbian brings the New Year's wishes 2025 to your home.

Thanks to the romantic torches that accompany us on the hike across the high plateau, physical activity in the fresh air is no problem even at night.

Just in time for the end of the year, the countdown to the New Year begins in Brixen at the Cathedral Square from 22 o'clock with musical accompaniment and gastronomic catering by the food stalls at the Christmas Market.

New Year's party in the center of terenten with fireworks at 10 p.m.

Guided snowshoe hike in an impressive snowy landscape, perfectly suited for active beginners and those seeking peace and quiet. The shuttle service takes you to the starting point. Mountain guide Max leads you and the group away from the winter hustle and bustle across snow-covered alpine meadows and dense forests. The view of the towering Geisler peaks, part of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site, is fantastic and the feeling priceless! After a lunch break in the mountain hut Halslhütte (meals and drinks not included in the price) we return to the starting point through the forest and across meadows. Hard-Facts Distance: ca. 6 km Altitude difference: ↑↓350 m (approx.) Walking time: 3h – 4h Condition: medium Guided tour in German/Italian, in English on request.

Look forward to a guided winter hike with a hiking guide to the surrounding alpine pastures! When the landscape goes to sleep and the ice crystals glitter in the sun, winter is here. Look forward to fantastic winter experiences in untouched nature and a series of unforgettable adventures! Info: Winter clothing necessary

CULINARY BRIDGE on 11.07.2024 at 6.30 pm Special culinary delights on the 55 m high suspension bridge with panoramic view at the Barbian waterfalls and the Eisacktal Valley. INFO & REGISTRATION Tourist Info Barbian > T +39 0471 654 411 > info@barbian.it

22th Barbian Jogglfescht on Thursday, 25.07.2024 - Barbian village square 15.00 hrs Holy Mass with Jakobichor. Music entertainment with music groups and bands. The Musikkapelle Barbian and Jakobichor cordially invite everyone.

In the center of Bressanone are precious organs: the organ of the Cathedral, the organ "Daniel Herz" Chapel of St. John, the organ reconstructed "Daniel Herz" in the church of Our Lady, the historic organ "Aigner" church parish, the organ "Zanin" in the church and the organ of the English Ladies "Pirchner" in the Capuchin church.

From July 18-20, 2025, the alleys and streets of Mühlbach will once again be enlivened by the Mühlbacha Marktlfescht.

In August, as part of Dine, Wine & Music, local gastronomy serves up gastronomic specialities paired with excellent wines from the Eisacktal Valley in front of the dreamlike backdrop of the Brixen Cathedral. Local hosts prepare their finest summer dishes, and you can try them all. The evening is rounded off by vibrant live music.

From Vinschger Paarlen rye bread and Puschtra Breatlan farmers’ bread to Schüttelbrot flat bread, country-style baked goods have always been an important part of life in Brixen. So it’s no surprise that the old town alone has around ten bakeries, each offering a unique selection of tempting goods. On the first weekend in October each year, Brixen celebrates its baking traditions. Don’t miss this opportunity to sample the scrumptious selection of savoury and sweet creations on offer on the cathedral square

Already for the 22nd time the Bressanone Old Town Festival takes place. Nothing has changed in the basic idea that the Old Town Committee set itself over thirty years ago: To organize a festival within the walls of the city of Bressanone in order to show to all citizens, but also to all guests, the beauty of our city worth preserving, combined with the intention of preserving it and, where necessary, restoring it with love and expertise. The various musical, folkloric and theatrical performances and the abundant culinary specialties on offer will once again delight guests and locals alike.