Things to see in Brixen

Brixen (Italian: Bressanone) is a town in South Tyrol. Brixen is especially known for its skiing, with a major ski resort, the Plose, and those of Valles and Maranza. In addition to ski tourism, during the winter season Brixen is also known for sledging, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing that can be done in its municipal territory. It is probably best known for its Christmas market, which brings many tourists to visit the city every year. During the warm season, however, the areas around the city offer valid alternatives for trekking and hiking.

Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (Piazza Duomo). Also known as the Brixen Cathedral. Imposing Baroque style church; it dates back to the thirteenth century and underwent successive restorations due to a number of fires. It is dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, contains sculpture of the saint by Hans Leinberger from 1520. The ceiling of the nave has a large fresco by Paul Troger portraying the Adoration of the Lamb. The cloister on the south side of the Cathedral is quite famous for its Gothic frescoes. Palazzo Vescovile (Hofburg). Ancient residence of the Bishop from the time of the bishopric. The building has three floors, and its external facades are pale yellow, with purple ornamentation. The building has mixture of the Renaissance and Baroque architectural styles. Today, it serves as a museum. The palace also houses a permanent exhibition of nativity scenes, which is one of the most important collections of its nature in Europe. St. Michael's Church (Pfarrkirche St. Michael). A modest but beautiful gothic church next to the cathedral. The Gothic choir and the bell tower are from the 15th century while the nave is from the 16th.