Where is Bruneck located?
Bruneck is located at 835 metres above sea level in the heart of the Pustertal valley in South Tyrol, Italy, nestled between the Dolomites and the Zillertal Alps.
Bruneck is located at 835 metres above sea level in the heart of the Pustertal valley in South Tyrol, Italy, nestled between the Dolomites and the Zillertal Alps.
Bruneck can easily be reached by car via the Brenner motorway (A22) and the Pustertal valley state road (SS49). There are also train connections from Munich, Innsbruck, Verona, or Bolzano, as well as bus connections from nearby cities. https://www.bruneck.com/en/planning-booking/getting-here
There are numerous parking options in Bruneck, including underground garages and parking lots near the Old Town, such as the "Zentrum" or “NOBIS” parking garages.
In addition to private cars, there are public transport options such as buses and trains, as well as bicycle rental services. https://www.bruneck.com/en/planning-booking/local-mobility
Bruneck offers a wide range of hotels, guesthouses, holiday apartments, and bed & breakfasts to suit all tastes and budgets. https://www.bruneck.com/en/planning-booking/book-a-holiday
From traditional South Tyrolean cuisine to international gastronomy, you’ll find numerous restaurants, cafés, and bars in Bruneck, especially in the Old Town. https://www.bruneck.com/en/city-highlights/gastronomy
In the Old Town you’ll find a wide selection of boutiques, sports shops, and local specialty stores. https://www.bruneck.com/en/city-highlights/shopping
The information office is located directly on Rathausplatz (No. 7). You can contact them at +39 0474 555 722, info@bruneck.com. www.bruneck.com.
Yes, the current city map can be downloaded free of charge at: https://www.bruneck.com/en/planning-booking/catalogue-service
German, Italian, and Ladin are spoken in Bruneck.
Bruneck has over 17,000 inhabitants.
Bruneck has a moderate alpine climate with cold, snowy winters and warm summers.
You can find the current weather at https://www.bruneck.com/en/planning-booking/weather, and live images at https://www.bruneck.com/en/planning-booking/webcams.
Charging stations are located in central areas; here is an overview: https://www.bruneck.com/en/discover/guide-a-z?view=&categories%5B%5D=2222&subcategories%5B%5D=2226&name=
Cash, debit, and credit cards, as well as digital payment methods such as Apple Pay or Google Pay are accepted in Bruneck.
The local tax (also known as accommodation tax or tourist tax) is a legally required tourism levy. In the Bruneck holiday region, it is between € 2.50 and € 3.50 per person per night (for guests aged 14 and over), depending on the accommodation. https://www.bruneck.com/en/planning-booking/local-tax
In addition to cultural sights (e.g. castles, museums), Bruneck offers a variety of outdoor activities (e.g. skiing, hiking, cycling), shopping, and regional gastronomy.
The traditional “Törggelen” is mainly found in wine-growing regions such as the Eisacktal valley or the Adige valley. However, some restaurants in the area around Bruneck also offer Törggelen menus.
Yes, mushroom picking requires a permit, and the collection times are regulated. https://www.bruneck.com/en/planning-booking/mushrooms
Yes, Bruneck is considered the most liveable small town in South Tyrol, characterized by its historic Old Town, Bruneck Castle, and its unique location in the Pustertal valley. Here, historic city flair meets the alpine mountain world.
Kronplatz (Plan de Corones) is Bruneck’s local mountain, standing at 2,275 m, and is South Tyrol’s number one ski resort.
Highlights include the picturesque city centre (Stadtgasse), Bruneck Castle, the Messner Mountain Museum Ripa and Corones, the LUMEN museum, and the Earth Pyramids in Percha. https://www.bruneck.com/en/must-see
Earth pyramids are tower-shaped erosion formations made of loose soil that are protected from complete erosion by rock boulders on top. There are also such natural monuments in Percha near Bruneck. https://www.bruneck.com/en/info/earth-pyramids-in-percapercha_3633
There are two Messner Mountain Museums: MMM Ripa in Bruneck Castle and MMM Corones at Kronplatz. Kronplatz also hosts the LUMEN mountain photography museum. In addition, there’s the South Tyrolean Folklore Museum in Dietenheim, the Eck Museum of Art in Bruneck, the Mansio Sebatum Roman Museum in St. Lorenzen, and the Firefighting Helmet Museum in Gais. https://www.bruneck.com/en/discover/museums
The castle houses the Messner Mountain Museum Ripa, which focuses on mountain peoples from all over the world.
Yes, there are four city gates (Ursuline gate, Floriani gate, Rienz gate, Ragen gate) and five churches (Parish Church, Rain Church, Holy Spirit Church, Ursuline Church, Capuchin Church). There are also several castles around Bruneck. https://www.bruneck.com/en/discover/sights
The Stadtgasse with its shops, the Oberragen with the Marian column and the Parish Church, the view from the castle hill, and the military cemetery at Kühbergl. https://www.bruneck.com/en/must-see
Yes, there is a city tour every Monday in German and Italian. You can also book individual city tours.
Bruneck offers a rich cultural program with museums, exhibitions, historic buildings, traditional festivals, local products, and authentic craftsmanship.
Visit the castle and the military cemetery, explore the Old Town with its city gates, and enjoy regional cuisine in one of the traditional inns or an Italian coffee in one of the numerous cafés.
Despite the 300 days of sunshine per year, if it does rain, there are several alternatives: some museums, the indoor pool & sauna Cron4, the Heliks climbing hall, and of course the numerous shops and cafés in the historic Stadtgasse.
Shops in Bruneck have varying opening hours, but are generally open from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Most shops in Bruneck are closed on Sundays.
The weekly market takes place every Wednesday at Rathausplatz, and the farmers’ market is held every Friday at the Graben.
The Stegen Market takes place every year from October 26 to 28 in Bruneck. It is the largest market in Tyrol.
Hiking, cycling, mountain biking, golfing, and climbing are popular summer activities.
Skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and tobogganing are the focus in winter.
The ski resort in Bruneck is called Kronplatz, and it can be easily reached by ski bus, train, or car.
Starting directly from the town centre, you can hike to the three lakes or to the Kaiserwarte lookout. At Kronplatz, there is the Concordia 360° panoramic trail and the Via Artis. A hike to one of the rustic alpine huts around Bruneck is also recommended. https://www.bruneck.com/en/activities/hiking-mountaineering
The Pustertal valley cycling path as well as the valley cycling routes in the Ahrntal valley, Antholz valley, and Gsies valley are ideal for cycling. https://www.bruneck.com/en/activities/bike/cycling
For mountain biking, there are countless routes of all difficulties around Bruneck. You can find these tours at: https://www.bruneck.com/en/activities/bike/mtb
The Kronplatz Bike Park also offers many downhill trails for both beginners and advanced riders. https://www.bruneck.com/en/activities/bike/downhill
Yes, these include amusement parks, playgrounds, and child-friendly hiking trails. https://www.bruneck.com/en/discover/family-children
“Cron4” in Reischach offers several swimming pools and a large sauna area. In summer, there’s also the outdoor pool in Bruneck and two bathing lakes, “Baggalocke” in Gais and the Issinger Weiher in Issing. https://www.bruneck.com/en/discover/wellness
Yes, there are several riding stables in the surroundings of Bruneck. https://www.bruneck.com/en/activities/riding
Climbing is also popular in the Bruneck area. Besides numerous climbing gardens and via ferratas, there is the Heliks climbing hall in Bruneck, as well as the Kronaction high ropes course in Issing. https://www.bruneck.com/en/activities/climbing
In winter, almost every village has an ice rink. In Reischach, there is a large ice rink with skate rental, which is open on some evenings as well. In the Intercable Arena in Bruneck, you can go ice skating almost all year round, with skate rental and special “Disco on Ice” evenings. https://www.bruneck.com/en/activities/ice-skating
For cross-country skiing, there is a 5.5 km loop in Reischach, illuminated on some evenings. Ski rental and a ski school are available on site. Around Bruneck, there are also many cross-country skiing areas belonging to Dolomiti Nordicski. https://www.bruneck.com/en/activities/cross-country-skiing
Yes, bike rentals are available, at Bruneck railway station and at the Reischach valley station. https://www.bruneck.com/en/activities/bike/service
Ski rentals can be found at the valley stations. https://www.kronplatz.com/en/the-kronplatz/service-info/ski-rentals
Yes, there is a weekly program with guided hikes, activities, and city tours. https://www.bruneck.com/en/activities/weekly-programme
Restaurants around Bruneck serve traditional South Tyrolean dishes such as dumplings (Knödel), Schlutzkrapfen, barley soup, Tirtlan, Strauben, apple strudel, Speck, and Schüttelbrot.
Yes, you can find an overview with opening times here: https://www.bruneck.com/en/city-highlights/gastronomy/alpine-refuges
Yes, the 9-hole course of the Golf Club Pustertal is located in Reischach. https://www.bruneck.com/en/activities/golf
Yes, the Kronplatz Guest Pass is the official guest card. https://www.bruneck.com/en/planning-booking/local-mobility/guest-pass
The Kronplatz Guest Pass is the guest card of the Bruneck holiday region and includes various benefits and discounts. It can be used by every guest staying at an accommodation that is a member of Bruneck Kronplatz Tourism.
Free use of public transport, discounted participation in the weekly program, and various discounts on sports and leisure activities.
You will receive the Kronplatz Guest Pass in digital form free of charge from your accommodation provider, provided they are a member of Bruneck Kronplatz Tourism. The guest card cannot be purchased.
All regional trains, buses, and public cable cars in South Tyrol.
The Kronplatz Guest Pass must be validated on the bus or before each train journey at the station. Please scan the QR code at the designated validator at the start of each journey.
The Kronplatz Guest Pass also applies to public cable cars (Ritten, Mendel, Kohlern, Mölten, Vöran), but not to private cable cars in ski resorts. One exception is the offer Golden Summit Weeks: during a specific period in autumn, one free round trip per day to Kronplatz is included. https://www.kronplatz.com/en/planning-booking/special-offers/golden-summit-weeks
It is valid only for the duration of your stay and is non-transferable.
On the official website of the Bruneck Tourism Association at https://www.bruneck.com/en/discover/events
Regular highlight events in Bruneck include the Christmas market, the City Festival, summer concerts, the Bruneck Bike Opening, the Street Food Festival, the South Tyrolean Speck Festival at Kronplatz, and the bib draw for the Kronplatz Ski World Cup. https://www.bruneck.com/en/highlight-events
Yes, the Christmas market Bruneck takes place every year in the town centre. https://www.bruneck.com/christmas-market
From the end of November until January 6 at the Graben, Paul-Tschurtschenthaler-Platz, and in Oberragen.
The Stadtfest Bruneck takes place every two years in summer.
Yes, such as open-air concerts, live music evenings, concerts by local music bands, village festivals in the surrounding areas, and sporting events.
Yes, for example the Children’s Festival, which takes place every two years in summer.
The highlight events and many others are organized by the Bruneck Tourism Association. They also support many events organized by smaller local associations.