Sights near our wine and wellness hotel
Sights near our wine and wellness hotel
Sights near our wine and wellness hotel
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On discovery tour in Valle Isarco/Eisacktal

They are among the absolute must-sees during every holiday near Brixen: Neustift monastery, Hofburg palace and cathedral. Read on to find many other worthwhile excursion destinations in the area.

Franzensfeste fortress (Franzensfeste)

The largest historical complex in South Tyrol can be visited during a guided tour and houses interesting exhibitions.

Distance: 8 kilometres

Säben monastery (Klausen)

Of particular archaeological, historical, and artistical value and always worth the visit: The spiritual cradle of Tyrol on the holy mountain above Klausen.

Distance: 18 kilometres

Rodenegg castle (Rodenegg)

The fortress above the Rienza/Rienz gorge impresses with its beauty and the famous Iwein frescoes.

Distance: 12 kilometres

Lago di Varna/Vahrner See (Vahrn)

You can swim in the northern half, while the southern half is a protected biotope.

Distance: 7 kilometres

Trostburg castle near Waidbruck (Waidbruck)

One of the most beautiful castles in South Tyrol! Among others, minnesinger Oswald von Wolkenstein used to live here.

Distance: 22 kilometres

Plose (Brixen)

Perfect for hiking and skiing!

Distance: 12 kilometres

Barbian waterfalls (Barbian)

A lovely hike to the waterfalls. Starting point is the town centre of Barbian.

Distance: 27 kilometres

The leaning (church) tower of Barbian (Barbian)

The leaning steeple of the 14th century parish church can be seen from afar.

Distance: 26 kilometres

Chestnut Trail (Brixen to Bolzano)

From Vahrn in Valle Isarco/Eisacktal to Runkelstein castle near Bolzano, the Chestnut Trail stretches over more than 60 kilometres.

Distance: 5 kilometres

Totenkirchl at Alpe di Villandro/Villanderer Alm (Villanders)

A beautiful hike to an even more beautiful destination with a strange name: the “Little Chapel of the Dead”.

Distance: 30 kilometres

Archeoparc Villanders (Villanders)

Here you will find – completely covered – building remains from the Roman period and the Middle Ages.

Distance: 20 kilometres