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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Bressanone

9 stays · 2 aparthotels and 7 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Bressanone, also known as Brixen, suit a South Tyrolean town where visitors often split their time between the old town, the Plose mountain and the Eisack valley. A kitchenette and separate living area help families and groups, and they work for longer stays in any season, from winter skiing to summer cycling.

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Where to stay in Bressanone

Old town (Altstadt)

  • first-time visitors
  • Christmas market
  • walking

The old town is the historic centre, with traditional Lauben arcades and fashion boutiques, according to Wikivoyage. Wikipedia notes the cathedral was rebuilt in the 13th century and again in 1745 to 1754 along Baroque lines. It is also where the Christmas market is held, on Cathedral Square, which the tourism office says runs from November into January.

Stays in or near Old town (Altstadt)

Station area

  • rail travel
  • business travel
  • short stays

Brixen tourism says the railway station is just a few minutes' walk from the old town. Wikipedia says the station is on the Brenner Railway, connecting the town with Verona and Innsbruck. It is the convenient choice for arrivals by train or day trips along the line, and car access is by the A22 Brenner motorway.

Stays in or near Station area

Milland

  • quieter stays
  • residential feel
  • cyclists

Milland (Millan) is a district of Brixen. It suits visitors who want a calmer base within the municipality and are happy to walk or use the Citybus, which Wikivoyage says runs four lines within the city.

Stays in or near Milland

Neustift (Novacella)

  • abbey visits
  • walking
  • quiet

Neustift Abbey is in the neighbouring municipality of Vahrn, according to Wikipedia, and the tourism office mentions it as a landmark visitors meet on hikes around Brixen. Wikivoyage lists Citybus line 2 as running between Milland, Neustift and Vahrn. It lies outside the old town, so it suits guests who plan to hike, cycle and spend time outdoors rather than in the centre.

Plose

  • skiers
  • hikers
  • families

Wikipedia says Brixen is known for its skiing, with the Plose as a major ski resort, and Telegraph peak reaches 2,486 metres. The tourism office says the Plose valley station is above Brixen near St. Andrä, and calls the Plose one of the best family ski resorts in the Dolomites, with biking trails, a bike park and hiking routes in the warmer months. Check how each listing connects to the lifts.

Getting around Bressanone

Wikipedia says Brixen has a railway station on the Brenner Railway, connecting the town to Verona and Innsbruck. Wikivoyage gives the journey as 30 minutes by train from Bolzano and an hour and a half from Innsbruck. The tourism office says the station is a few minutes' walk from the old town, and the A22 Brenner motorway serves the town by road.

Wikivoyage says the Citybus network runs four lines within the city and to surrounding villages. The tourism office says the Brixen Südtirol Guest Pass, formerly the BrixenCard, includes the Mobilcard for regional trains, local buses and selected cable cars, and that the card must be validated before using public transport. Ask your accommodation whether the pass is included.

Living in Bressanone for longer

For longer stays, the old town is the shopping and cultural hub, with markets, cafés and seasonal festivities according to the tourism office, so a base in or near the centre keeps everyday errands on foot. The tourism office says English is generally spoken without problems in tourist-oriented businesses.

Bressanone's rail link makes it a practical base for visits to Bolzano or Innsbruck, and the tourism office promotes hiking from the city to the mountains, which supports longer stays built around walking. Read aparthotel vs hotel if you are weighing formats.

When to visit Bressanone

The tourism office says the destination receives almost 2,000 hours of sunshine a year and that every season has its draw: spring and autumn for hiking and food, summer for Plose and cycling, and winter for skiing and Christmas markets. It says the Plose cable cars run in summer from late May to early November, so check dates before you book.

Autumn brings the traditional Törggelen harvest festival, according to the tourism office. The Christmas market runs from late November to early January. Wikivoyage lists a bread and strudel market in late September or early October and advises booking ahead for Christmas, Easter and August.

Bressanone is in South Tyrol, northern Italy, about 40 kilometres north of Bolzano according to Wikipedia. The Brixen tourism office puts the town centre at about 560 metres above sea level and says German and Italian are the main languages spoken. Wikipedia says German is the first language of the majority of residents, so signs and conversation are often in German as well as Italian. For background, read what is an aparthotel, and see the Italy hub for other destinations.

Long-stay tips for Bressanone

Of the 9 properties here, 1 offer an in-apartment washing machine and 2 include some form of housekeeping. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.

5 properties list a full kitchen and 4 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 40 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Italy

Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Rimini, Milan, Rome, Florence, Trieste, Riva del Garda, Naples and Vieste.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Bressanone?

The old town suits first-time visitors and the Christmas market, the station area suits rail travellers, and Milland or Neustift suit a quieter stay.

How do I get to Bressanone by train?

Bressanone is on the Brenner Railway, which connects it to Verona and Innsbruck. Wikivoyage gives 30 minutes from Bolzano and about an hour and a half from Innsbruck.

When is the Christmas market in Bressanone?

The tourism office lists it on Cathedral Square, running from late November into early January.

Is Bressanone good for skiing?

Wikipedia says Brixen is known for skiing, with the Plose as a major ski resort. The tourism office calls it one of the best family ski resorts in the Dolomites.

How many aparthotels are there in Bressanone?

We currently list 9 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Bressanone.

Do aparthotels in Bressanone have kitchens?

9 of the 9 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Bressanone have a washing machine?

1 property lists an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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