Bruneck owes its origin to the bishop of Brixen who, around 1250, decided to build a manor on the nearby hill. Over the centuries, it gave birth to important artists including Michael Pacher. Emperor Charles V was also a guest of Maximilian I here.
Bruneck can be visited in both summer and winter. It has no particular season. The Via Centrale showcases its medieval beauties. Notable sights include: the Church of St. Catherine on the castle hill, in Baroque style; the Church of the Ursulines, in Gothic style; the Museum of Traditions and Customs; and the Church of the Holy Spirit, in Baroque style.
To the urban attractions of Bruneck are added those of the surrounding mountains, in particular Plan de Corones. In the winter season, many ski slopes, thirteen modern cable cars, nine chairlifts, and ten ski lifts operate.
Given the large number of lifts that have a substantial capacity, the wait to go back up to the top after skiing down to the valley is almost always very short. In this skiing area, over 85 kilometers of slopes are available, three of which descend all the way to the valley, covering more than six kilometers each.
On the slopes of Plan de Corones, besides alpine skiing, it is also possible to practice snowboarding and carving.
