Brixen/Bressanone and environs

If you care about beautiful things, you should ermbark on a shopping experience in South Tyrol's cities. The nobility and the church brought to the construction of historical and cultural buildings, where trade and craft started to thrive. No matter if it's raining or snowing, while shopping in Brixen, stroll down the illuminated alleys, across the cathedral square, under the medieval arbors. Under the ancient arcades, discover the shops and boutiques, and take a special break in one of Brixen's cozy inns or fine wine bars. In Klausen you'll find local handicrafts, typical specialties and leather goods only few meters apart in various shops and boutiques. At the foot of  the majestic monastery hill, you don't have to make any detours: rows of places to stop to dine are in the historic downtown, considered as one of the most beautiful in Italy.

On the summit of the Plose and in Gitschberg-Jochtal ski resorts or in the snow-covered Altfass Valley and Fane Alm alpine pasture: whether skiing, cross-country skiing or winter hiking, many cozy ski huts are open for you. A cloudless sky invites you to stay in the sun on the terraces and enjoy the traditonal dishes of the mountain huts: rustic family recipes like the sweet and smashed "omelet" Kaiserschmarrn, the Mediterranean specialties and vegetarian dishes.

Would you like a slice of spicy cheese made from goat’s milk? A soothing oil from mountain and stone pines? Or how about a pair of handmade traditional shoes? You'll find a wide range of local, high-quality foods and handcrafted articles for daily use and art in Brixen, as in the rest of South Tyrol. Many producers sell straight from the farm where you can try the local food and get to know the producers. In this way, you'll taste different flavours and gain an insider knowledge about the cultivation and processing. With a bit of luck, you can even look over the shoulders of craftsmen at work as they create jewellery, wooden sculptures and baskets while strolling through the village or town.