Travel guide Bruneck
Comfortable Arrival in Puster Valley by Train or Car
The town of Bruneck is located in the Puster Valley in the Northern Italian region of
Trentino-South Tyrol. You can reach your privately-owned vacation rental in Bruneck comfortably by train with daily connections from Munich towards Brixen and
Bolzano. In South Tyrol, Bruneck is connected through regional trains. By car, you can reach your vacation accommodation in Bruneck from the North via
Innsbruck and the Brenner Pass – highway exit Brixen/Vahrn. Book your accommodation, apartment or residence in the municipality now for a vacation in one of the most beautiful regions of Italy. Your relaxing journey between the peaks and wide valleys awaits.
Perfect Alpine Weather with Warm Summer Months
The Puster Valley has an alpine climate with warm summers. In July and August, temperatures can occasionally reach 30°C. In September and October, the weather is ideal for hiking. It is not too hot, and nature shines with late-summer colors. After a mixed November, the skiing season in
Bruneck starts in December. At night, the temperatures drop well below freezing point. Snow is guaranteed in the
Dolomites. Skiing in winter and hiking in the Antholz Valley in summer - this region of Italy offers thousands of possibilities for excursions during your trip.
Italian Alpine Cuisine and Outstanding Wine
South Tyrol (Alto Adige) is a true gourmet paradise in the mountains. The cuisine is diverse, combining the traditions of the Viennese Habsburg Empire with alpine cuisine and Mediterranean influences. The recipes from grandmother's cookbook have long been refined to the highest level. Plain mountain food is a thing of the past. The locals enjoy soups with filling ingredients. Hearty beef broth is served with bacon dumplings, liver dumplings, buckwheat dumplings, nockerl, or pancakes (Frittaten). Pasta dishes and risottos come from the South. In autumn, risotto with fresh porcini mushrooms is particularly delicious. Among meat dishes, pork is the dominant choice, used to create tasty sausages, ham, and bacon – traditionally all foods that could be stored well during winter. Baked lamb roast from young sheep is a delicacy. The variety of sausages and cheese, along with freshly baked bread, are the main ingredients for the traditional South Tyrolean snack, which is called “Marende” here. It revives any tired hiker. The typical gray cheese is low-fat and served with onions, vinegar, pepper, and oil. Ask for the ripening stage because mature gray cheese can be sharp and spicy. Wine is ubiquitous in South Tyrol. In summer, try the Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon, or Chardonnay, and in winter, a Lagrein by the fireplace after skiing will warm you from the inside.
Hit the Slopes and Explore the Forests
Your vacation home in the center of Bruneck is located in the perfect vacation region amidst farms and cow pastures for both winter and summer vacation. Three ski resorts are easily accessible from Bruneck:
Kronplatz, Speikboden, and Klausberg. The treeless slopes offer almost 120 kilometers of downhill runs. Over 30 lifts take you to the starting points. The Speikboden ski area attracts visitors with 38 kilometers of slopes served by eight lifts, while the Klausberg ski area offers another 34 snow-sure kilometers of downhill runs. All three regions are optimal hiking destinations in summer and perfect for a
vacation with a dog in Bruneck. In addition to peaceful hiking trails through extensive forest areas, mountain meadows, and peaks, there are numerous marked mountain bike routes. Take a trip to Gais, Gsies, Percha, Stegen, or surrounding villages. Don't miss the Folklore Museum in Dietenheim, which showcases the way of life of the rural population in the past.
Cozy Old Town and Exciting Museums
The surroundings of your holiday home in the municipality of Bruneck or the neighboring towns of Reischach and St. Georgen offer numerous attractions. A walk takes you to the old town of Bruneck, first mentioned in 1256. The Bruneck town alley is characterized by decorative gables, artistic facades, and numerous shops and taverns. The town is dominated by Bruneck Castle, which towers above the town on Castle Hill. The castle dates back to the 13th century, with the first construction phase taking place between 1251 and 1288. Today, the castle houses one of six exhibition sites of the Messner Mountain Museum. The MMM Ripa at Bruneck Castle is dedicated to mountain cultures. Another site is located on the summit of Kronplatz at an altitude of 2,275 meters. The MMM Corones deals with the theme of ice. The museum's architecture, designed by the Iraqi-British star architect Zaha Hadid, is just as exciting as the exhibition itself. Reinhold Messner described the museum as his "15th eight-thousander." Additional sites can be found in Sulden, Monte Rite, Juval Castle near Naturns, and Sigmundskron Castle near Bolzano. Book a vacation rental, apartment or holiday home now, for example, in Dietenheim or Aufhofen, and experience a vacation tailored to your personal wishes.