Sunny days in the Eisack valley – in a holiday apartment Bressanone
Enjoy a full round summer holiday in St. Andrä by Brixen, on the Plose and in the Bishops city!
Whether you are wanting a day hillwalking on the sunny Plose, want to admire the spectacular Dolomites, UNESCO natural world heritage site, or just want to enjoy some locally prepared food relaxing in the sun in one of our mountain huts. Or would you prefer an exciting freeride adventure on your bike? End the perfect day with an evening stroll through the city of Brixen or snap a quick breath of air in Haus Bergheims garden.
Summer in St. Andrä is something special, adventure and relaxation, mountain and city, there is something for everyone.
Haus Bergheim is a perfect base for visitors who want to follow outdoor pursuits. 360° Summer holidays are just waiting for you!
There’s no time for bad moods during your holidays in St. Andrä by Brixen
Exciting Summer Emotions in the Cultural city
The small city of Brixen has a varied programme in Summer. Thank goodness you are on holiday and can enjoy it all!
Leisure Centre Acquarena
Neverending fun in the water and an enormous lawn area. The Fun pool with flume, the 50m pool with diving board and the paddling pool are all good for swimming and splashing around. Even if the sun doesn’t show its face, don’t worry – just move inside into the indoor pool. With the BrixenCard you are entitled to 3 hours of fun free of charge (3 hours outdoor pool, 2,5 hours indoor pool excluding Sundays and holidays)
Climbing arena Vertikale
It is not just its amazing architecture that draws people to the climbing arena Vertikale. There are over 50 routes to be discovered, with a difficulty rating of 8b+ and in the Summer months the outdoor climbing wall can also be used. In the bouldering room you can climb without a rope and harness. On showing the BrixenCard you are entitled to 15% discount on the entry price.
Summer events
Shopping in Brixen
A treat for all five sins in the Eisack valley
Culture, the arts and culinary delights in Brixen and the surrounding area.
365° of culture in the middle age city centre, in the historical Lauben, on the spectacular cathedral square with its churches or in the Hofburg, the Bishops Palace. Once the seat of the Prince Bishop, Brixen is now a cultural centre. On a saunter around Brixen you are accompanied by many signs of Brixen’s history. Visit the Prince Bishop’s Palace, the Pharmacy Museum or the museum in the White Tower, Cabaret and Theatre pieces are acted out in the Kleinkunstkeller and maybe you’ll fina a windinstrument concert somewhere in the City – there is plenty to discover on your cultural get away to South Tyrol!
The Cathedral, Cloister & Hofburg
The two towers on the Cathedral are the characteristics of Brixen. Some frescos from the famous artist Paul Troger can be admired in the baroque church. North of the Cathedral the cloister shows off its 14th Century alfrescoes. Just a short distance away is the Hofburg Brixen, once home to the Bishop. Now the Hofburg is a museum with exhibits of ecclesiastical art from Romanic to modern, including nativity scenes and various touring art exhibitions.
Kloster Neustift
Kloster Neustift houses a baroque monastery church, a library with 92,000 precious books and a historic monastery garden – a guided tour through the Augustinian Abbey of Neustift, just north of Brixen, is well worth it. . Wine lovers can also enjoy some wine tasting of the Kloster’s award-winning wines.
South Tyrolean cuisine
You have to try some of South Tyrols cuisine – traditional dishes which use locally sourced high-quality products, intertwined with the Italian cuisines simplicity – a well made match for any palate. The Eisack valley is well-known for its assortment of white wines; Kerner, Sylvaner and Müller-Thurgau to name but a few. Whether you choose a high-class restaurant, a traditional guesthouse or wine bar the Eisack valley won’t disappoint. Enjoy your meal!
