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Brixen (Bressanone) Ski Resort Review

Wertu ski expert
May 4, 2024

Brixen (Bressanone) is a charming, historic ski resort, offering a unique blend of Italian and Austrian cultures, with a diverse range of slopes, perfect for both beginners and seasoned skiers, and a picturesque town center that's brimming with character.

Brixen (Bressanone) overview

Stats

4.0
/5
Rating
560
m
Resort height
2505
m
Summit

KM of slopes

19.5
Beginners
9.5
Intermediates
19.5
Experts
42.5
Total

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Brixen (Bressanone) for beginners

Beginners rating -
19.5
Perfect
Brixen is a fantastic choice for beginners, offering a variety of gentle slopes and a well-regarded ski school. The resort features easy-to-use lifts, which are conveniently accessible from the beginner areas, allowing new skiers to easily navigate the resort. Additionally, Brixen is known for its excellent safety record and less crowded slopes, providing a comfortable and secure environment for beginners to learn and practice.

Brixen (Bressanone) for intermediates

Intermediates rating -
Fun
Perfect
Intermediate skiers will find Brixen a suitable destination with a good mix of blue and red runs. The resort is known for its well-groomed pistes, such as the Trametsch, the longest valley run in South Tyrol, which provides a thrilling descent for intermediate skiers. The Plose gondola lift also offers access to a variety of slopes with different levels of difficulty, allowing skiers to test and improve their skills.

Brixen (Bressanone) for advanced

Advanced skiers rating -
Fun
Perfect
Advanced skiers will find Brixen a playground of challenging terrains. The Trametsch piste, the longest valley descent in South Tyrol, offers a thrilling 9km run with a vertical drop of 1,400m. Additionally, the resort's off-piste opportunities and the challenging black runs, such as the steep Pfannspitz, provide the adrenaline rush that advanced skiers crave.

Brixen (Bressanone) for snowboarders

Snowboarders rating -
Fun
Perfect
Brixen offers a great experience for snowboarders with its well-groomed slopes and snow parks. The resort features the Jochtal Snowpark, which is equipped with a variety of obstacles, kickers, and rails, catering to both beginners and advanced riders. The resort's wide, open pistes and tree-lined runs also provide ample opportunities for off-piste snowboarding, making it a versatile destination for boarders.

Brixen (Bressanone) for off-pistes

Off-pistes rating -
Fun
Perfect
Brixen offers a freeriding experience that is both diverse and challenging. The Plose ski area is a haven for off-piste enthusiasts, with its wide-open powder fields, steep descents, and natural obstacles. The Trametsch slope, the longest valley run in South Tyrol, is a must-try for freeriders, offering a thrilling descent with a vertical drop of over 1,400 meters.

Brixen (Bressanone) for families

Families rating -
Fun
Perfect
Brixen is a family-friendly resort that offers a variety of ski schools and beginner-friendly slopes, making it an ideal choice for families with young or novice skiers. The resort features a dedicated children's area, complete with magic carpet lifts and a fun snow park, ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning environment. Off the slopes, families can enjoy a range of activities such as tobogganing, ice skating, and horse-drawn sleigh rides, adding to the resort's appeal for families seeking a diverse winter holiday experience.

Brixen (Bressanone) apres-ski

Apres-ski rating -
Perfect
Fun
The après-ski scene in Brixen is a blend of tranquility and fun. For those who prefer a calm atmosphere, there are numerous wine bars and traditional Tyrolean taverns to unwind in, such as Vitis or Finsterwirt Oste Scuro. However, for those seeking a bit more excitement, there are also lively bars and clubs like the Disco-Pub Pinky and the Club Max, where ski enthusiasts can dance the night away.

Brixen (Bressanone)

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Brixen (Bressanone) food scene

Brixen is a family-friendly resort that offers a variety of ski schools and beginner-friendly slopes, making it an ideal choice for families with young or novice skiers. The resort features a dedicated children's area, complete with magic carpet lifts and a fun snow park, ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning environment. Off the slopes, families can enjoy a range of activities such as tobogganing, ice skating, and horse-drawn sleigh rides, adding to the resort's appeal for families seeking a diverse winter holiday experience.