Bruneck

The heart of the Pustertal Valley

Bruneck is where everything comes together. Here, where the Tauferer Ahrntal and the Gadertal flow into the green Pustertal, here, where the Ahr flows into the Rienz, is where sophisticated flair meets the typical South Tyrol: in the form of architecture, cultural and leisure activities and - yes, even the character of the town's inhabitants bears witness to this!

Bruneck Castle on its wooded hill and the Rainkirche church can be seen from afar. Once visitors step through one of the imposing town gates, they find themselves in the midst of a hive of activity, with small stores next to big-name boutiques, cafés and wine bars lining the long town street. Bruneck, the heart of the Pustertal Valley, pulsates with an intoxicating liveliness. In 2009, Bruneck was voted the most liveable small town in Italy.

The shining snowy peak only just towers above the dense forest belt, through which two white tracks run down into the valley: 120 kilometers of slopes, 32 lifts, unlimited skiing experiences - all this is offered by South Tyrol's most famous ski area, thePlan de CoronesIt is the local mountain of the municipality and attracts adventurous people not only in winter.