South Tyrol can boast a cultural and historic heritage of extraordinary richness
which can be admired in picturesque towns such as Sterzing, Brixen, Klausen, Bozen, Bruneck and Meran, as well as in the many castles that dot the landscape and, of course, in a variety of themed museums. Thanks to our strategic location, you will be able to explore all of South Tyrol’s cultural sights in a comfortable, car-free way.
Here are our top 5 attractions for culture vultures and history buffs:
Our top 5 towns
Bozen
South Tyrol’s capital town, full of historical and cultural sights
Meran
Alpine charm and Mediterranean atmosphere, combined
Klausen
A medieval gem at the foot of the Säben hill
Sterzing
A historical town with a modern flair and Alpine charm
Brixen
A bishop’s town set against an Alpine backdrop
Our top 5 museums
Lumen Museum of Mountain Photography
An interactive immersion into the history of mountaineering
Archaeological Museum
Featuring Ötzi, the Iceman
Nativity Scene Museum in Luttach
Dedicated to a beloved Christmas tradition
Messner Mountain Museums
Six themed museums by star-mountaineer Reinhold Messner
Franzensfeste fortress
Built by Emperor Ferdinand I
Our top 5 castles
Castle Prösels
The ancestral residence of the Lords of Völs
Castle Runkelstein
A picture-postcard castle towering over the rooftops of Bozen
Castle Wolfsthurn
A monument from Baroque times
Castle Rodeneck
A mighty fortress standing guard over the Rienz gorge
Castle Reiffenstein
One of the best-preserved castles in South Tyrol
Our top 5 events
Plose Nights
Magic and culinary indulgence on Mt. Plose
Music & Light Show
A tribute to peace in the Hofburg palace, Brixen
Lantern party in Sterzing
South Tyrol’s northernmost town bathed in a romantic atmosphere
Brixen Summer Emotions
Drinks, specialities and music on balmy summer nights
Water Light Festival in Brixen
Water is life
