Brunico owes its origin to the Bishop of Bressanone who, around 1250, decided to build a manor on the nearby hill. Over the centuries, it was home to important artists including Michael Pacher. Emperor Charles V also stayed here as a guest of Maximilian I.
Brunico can be visited both in summer and winter. It doesn’t have a particular season. The Central Street showcases its medieval beauties. Must-see: the Church of Saint Catherine on the castle hill, in Baroque style; the Church of the Ursulines, Gothic style; the Museum of Customs and Traditions; and the Church of the Holy Spirit, in Baroque style.
Adding to Brunico’s urban attractions are those of the surrounding mountains, especially Plan de Corones. During winter, many ski slopes operate, thirteen modern cable cars, nine chairlifts, and ten surface lifts.
Given the large number of lifts with considerable capacity, the wait to ascend after skiing down to the valley is almost always very short. In this area, over 85 kilometers of slopes are skiable, three of which run down to the valley over six kilometers each.
On the slopes of Plan de Corones, besides alpine skiing, you can enjoy snowboarding and carving.
