Brixen. Bressanone. Persenon. Town. Country. From one mould.

Call it what you want, but seize the opportunity when it arises. While you’re here, you really must explore the city of Brixen. Or Bressanone. Or Persenon. As you can see, this city is a beautiful melting pot. For language and culture(s). For the classic and the contemporary, for enjoyment and athletics, for alpine experiences and urban adventures. Bressanone effortlessly unites apparent opposites. And it’s pretty successful at doing so. As the oldest of the historic Tyrolean cities, the Beauty has held up pretty well. Plus, Bressanone’s heart beats loud and strong. Feel the beat and get swept away!

Historic. But absolutely never outdated.

40 kilometres to Bolzano. 40 kilometres to the Passo del Brennero. The town of Bressanone has long been a golden hub and a favourite haunt for visionaries, change-makers, creatives and those who know the true meaning of a good life. Because the best way to invest in the future is through education, further education and training. The Val d’Isarco is certainly a place to enjoy life. Great ideas flourish like wine and apples. Exploring the alleyways of the old town is a real pleasure, and if you are looking for something nice and new, you’re sure to find it among Bressanone’s shops. A vibrant events and cultural scene attracts a colourful mix of people, and the unspoilt outdoors is always within reach. This is our keyword: the Pachers is just outside the gates of Bressanone. Hop on your bike or take the public transport, and you’ll be in the old town in no time. Go with the flow? Yep, just follow the Isarco river on foot and you’ll find yourself smack bang in the city centre.

Abbey of Novacella So close.

If you want, you can enter the monastery! Yes, but not the way you might think. Much better! Let us explain. The Abbazia dei Canonici Agostiniani di Novacella has been a place of encounter for more than 900 years. With the divine, with good ideas or with oneself. Novacella is still a monastery today, but also an educational centre. Whether sports, medicine, pleasure, art, wellness, or personal development, the offer is huge. And pretty amazing. Like the fact that our Pachers is less than a 10-minute stroll from the Abbazia di Novacella. So if you’re booking a multi-day workshop, you now know where to stay.

Slow Culture Bressanone

More haste and less speed. Slow and steady. Always take it nice and slow with the young horses… We could come up with a lot of good, and not so brilliant phrases about ‘taking it slow’. But you don’t have all day, so here’s a quick introduction to South Tyrol’s slow culture. There’s a deep-rooted tradition of leisureliness and deliberation. Alpine culture has taught us over the centuries that good things take time and that patience is a true virtue. Good news. You can learn how to do this! The best place to start is with food. Because the way to love is always through the stomach. Experience traditional South Tyrolean slow food at the Törggelen, sample pastries that have been left to rest for an extra-long time at the Bread and Strudel market, or visit the Apple Festival in Naz. You’ll learn all about old apple varieties and how to make delicious dishes with them there. There is something incredibly calming about the traditions we have here. In harmony with the seasons, the rites, customs and rituals repeat themselves in the rhythm of nature. Feel free to dive right in if it appeals to you. It’s a kind of magic! Want even more intense slow culture? Ask us! We always know the score (and who’s playing whom).

So you really want to know? Before everyone else?