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The cathedral city of Brixen

Midst chestnut groves, fruit plantations and vineyards, where the river Rienz enters the Eisack, lies the oldest town in Tyrol. The former bishop’s seat is over 1.000 years old and attracts today with an intriguing combination of meditation and fun. Exhibits, events, cabarets and concerts give Brixen a headstrong identity of its own. For friends of culture the town presents its diocesan museum, the pharmaceutical museum and the White Tower – together with the double towers of the cathedral the trademark of Brixen. The historical cathedral square forms the heart of the city. All around it alley and lanes blaze trails through the medieval old town and its noble mansions and sacral buildings, which often shelter a jewel of a hotel. Over narrow bridges you reach walking paths, which seem to lead to a paradise lost.

Holidays at the foot of Plose

One of the trails leads to monastery Neustift at the outskirts of the city. Here visitors can learn more about life behind monastic walls and try home-made wine. The local mountain Plose gives way to numerous recreational activities in every season: hiking, paragliding, cross-country skiing, sleigh riding, snowshoe walking … The ski-bus connects the hotels in Brixen with the ski lifts of Plose. Afterwards a visit in the modern water and wellness world Aquarena offers a special treat for body and mind.

During winter the Christmas market on the cathedral square enthuses with its wonderful atmosphere and charm: caterers from Brixen and Valle Isarco serve local Christmas specialties such as Christmas fruit loaf and hand-crafted Christmas decoration. But not only around Christmas time do locals value culinary pleasures. Here every day of the year is just right to enjoy the delicious creations deriving from Mediterranean and Alpine cuisine typical for the mountain region.

Also in between meals you find plenty of delights, such as apple strudel. In autumn South Tyroleans invite for the traditional Törggelen, the tasting of new wine over a savory meal and roasted chestnuts. This custom is especially impressive in Törggele-Tavern on the Chestnut Road in Feldthurns or in the beautiful town Klausen. If you want to spend your holidays in this extraordinary town, find here the most beautiful hotels in Brixen in the South Tyrolean Valle Isarco.

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  • Santre - dolomythic home
    Santre - dolomythic home *****
    Valle Isarco - Brixen
    Family-run 5-star hotel in Sankt Andrä with panoramic views of the Eisack Valley mountains and the town of Brixen, luxurious suites & wellness areas, fine dining & varied activity programme.
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Santre - dolomythic home
Santre - dolomythic home *****
Valle Isarco - Brixen
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Santre - dolomythic home ***** Family-run hotel at the foot of the Plose – perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, gourmets and wellness lovers. To the hotel
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Diocesan museum
Pharmaceutical museum
White Tower and double towers of the cathedral
Monastery Neustift
Plose
Aquarena
Christmas Market

 

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  • We are currently staying here for six nights with my husband and our dog for a ski holiday, and overall we are having a very good experience. The hotel has been newly renovated and features a very modern design with bright, natural colors. The rooms feel fresh and comfortable, the beds are very cozy, the towels are fluffy, and the windows can be completely darkened, which makes for excellent sleep. However, a small note regarding the newly renovated rooms: in many of them the toilet is separated from the open bathroom only by a glass door next to the sink, which offers very little privacy. For that reason we chose a smaller Smart Plus room. It has a rather narrow layout, but the toilet is fully separate with a proper door. Considering that the hotel aims to be a 4-star superior property, there are a few small details missing that one would normally expect at this price level. In the room there is no cosmetic mirror (which is almost essential for people who wear glasses), no cosmetic tissues, no conditioner, no body lotion, no laundry bag, and no shoehorn — items that even many standard 4-star hotels usually provide. Another small but somewhat awkward detail: feminine hygiene products should not be disposed of in the toilet, which is of course understandable. However, the room only has a small open trash bin, which is not the most comfortable solution for this situation. One of the biggest highlights is the staff. Everyone is extremely friendly, helpful, and attentive — at the reception, in the restaurant, at the bar, and also the housekeeping team. This truly makes a big difference in any hotel. Ernesto in particular has been wonderfully kind and even frothed warm soy milk for us on request. The food is outstanding at all meals. In the morning I especially love the fresh juice press and the large selection of nuts, chia seeds, bee pollen, dried fruits and many other options for a healthy muesli. The only slightly amusing exception is the “egg chef,” who has the charm of a drill sergeant and is perhaps best approached with caution. Because we are traveling with our dog, the hotel kindly assigned us a table in a side room of the restaurant where dogs are allowed. Unfortunately, this room feels rather bare, bright, and not very cozy, so we actually prefer leaving our furry friend in the room during dinner. In the restaurant, if you are lucky enough to get a table by the large street-facing windows, the space is bright and pleasant. However, there are also dining areas without windows, which means very little daylight and no view. The location is excellent for skiing: the slope can be reached with a short 20-meter walk along the road, and a ski rental shop is located directly across from the hotel. Overall it‘s not a quiet place due to it’s location directly at the main street. The fitness room is small but equipped with very high-quality machines. People who are familiar with training equipment will find everything they need. I cannot comment on the wellness area, as we usually do not use spa facilities. The underground parking garage is spacious enough even for somewhat larger cars. Overall, we are enjoying our stay very much thanks to the friendly staff, great food, modern design, and excellent location for skiing — but a few additional amenities and small improvements would make the hotel truly live up to its 4-star superior claim.
  • Stosunek jakości do ceny oraz położenie Hotelu. Do każdego ośrodka było bardzo blisko. Do ski busów wystarczyło przejść na drugi stronę ulicy. Restauracja z miłą.obsługą i bardzo dobrym chefem. Polecam z czystym sercem.
  • Our favourite place to stay in the Dolomites for a ski holiday, Hotel Gran Baita has become a genuine home-from-home that we look forward to returning to year after year. The food is consistently superb, with generous breakfasts and beautifully prepared dinners that feel closer to fine dining than to standard “ski hotel” fare. The atmosphere throughout the hotel is relaxed and casual, so you can properly unwind after a day on the mountain. Staff are friendly and always make us feel genuinely welcome, from reception to the restaurant and bar, and that warmth really adds to the overall experience. Gran Baita is the place we keep coming back to, and it’s the first hotel we recommend to friends planning a trip to the Dolomites.
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