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Bressanone

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy · Europe

About Bressanone

Bressanone works well as a base: 10 minutes from Sciaves, 19km from Alpe di Siusi.

Bressanone is a town located in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. With a population of 15,868, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bressanone sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bressanone to your route.

About Bressanone

The Diocese of Bolzano-Brixen (German: Diözese Bozen-Brixen, Italian: Diocesi di Bolzano-Bressanone, Latin: Dioecesis Bauzanensis-Brixinensis) is a Latin diocese of the Catholic Church in northern Italy, with its seat in the city of Bolzano. Its territory corresponds with that of the province of South Tyrol with its

Read more predominantly German-speaking population. It is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Trento. The current configuration of the diocese was created by Pope Paul VI, in a papal bull of 6 August 1964, when the South Tyrolean parts of the archdiocese of Trento around Bolzano and Merano were merged into the Diocese of Brixen. In turn, the Austrian parts of the Brixen diocese around Feldkirch, Vorarlberg were at first allocated to the Apostolic Administration of Innsbruck-Felkirch, that only in 1964 was promoted as a Diocese and separated in two in 1968. The Ladin districts of Fodom (Livinallongo del Col di Lana and Colle Santa Lucia) and Anpez (Cortina d’Ampezzo) passed from Brixen to the Diocese of Belluno. At the same time the episcopal see was moved from Brixen to Bolzano, where the Assumption of Mary parish church was elevated to a co-cathedral, while the chapter remained in Brixen. The diocesan ordinary (bishop) is Ivo Muser, appointed on 27 July 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI.

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Where is Bressanone located?

Bressanone is located in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 46.7150 latitude, 11.6560 longitude.

What is the population of Bressanone?

Bressanone has a population of approximately 15,868 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
15,868
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Trentino-Alto Adige
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
46.7150, 11.6560

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Bressanone

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Val di Funes

A stunning valley in the Dolomites famous for the Church of St. Magdalena set against the jagged Odle mountain range.

8 km · about 15 min drive

mountain pass

Passo delle Erbe (Wurzjoch)

A quiet, narrow 2,006 m Dolomites pass beneath the jagged Peitlerkofel, prized by drivers and cyclists for its emptiness and raw views over Val Badia and the Puez-Odle peaks.

11 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Seceda (Secëda)

A dramatic ridgeline in the Dolomites with jagged peaks rising above lush green meadows, accessible by cable car from Ortisei.

14 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Alpe di Siusi

Europe's largest high-altitude alpine meadow in the Dolomites, offering sweeping views of the Sassolungo and Sciliar massifs.

19 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Passo Gardena

A Dolomite pass at the heart of the Sella Ronda circuit, offering jaw-dropping views of jagged limestone towers and emerald-green valleys.

21 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Passo Sella

A stunning Dolomite pass beneath the Sassolungo massif, forming part of the legendary Sella Ronda loop that draws thousands of motorcyclists each summer.

24 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Great Dolomite Road

A legendary alpine driving route through the Dolomites from Bolzano to Cortina d'Ampezzo via dramatic mountain passes.

27 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Campolongo Pass

The gentlest of the four Sella Ronda passes at 1,875 m, swinging between Arabba and Corvara with grandstand views of the Sella massif and Marmolada glacier.

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Bressanone

  • Right hereVal di FunesA stunning valley in the Dolomites famous for the Church of St. Magdalena set against the jagged Odle mountain range.
  • Right herePasso delle Erbe (Wurzjoch)A quiet, narrow 2,006 m Dolomites pass beneath the jagged Peitlerkofel, prized by drivers and cyclists for its emptiness and raw views over Val Badia and the Puez-Odle peaks.
  • Right hereSeceda (Secëda)A dramatic ridgeline in the Dolomites with jagged peaks rising above lush green meadows, accessible by cable car from Ortisei.
  • 21 kmPasso GardenaA Dolomite pass at the heart of the Sella Ronda circuit, offering jaw-dropping views of jagged limestone towers and emerald-green valleys.
  • 24 kmPasso SellaA stunning Dolomite pass beneath the Sassolungo massif, forming part of the legendary Sella Ronda loop that draws thousands of motorcyclists each summer.
  • 27 kmGreat Dolomite RoadA legendary alpine driving route through the Dolomites from Bolzano to Cortina d'Ampezzo via dramatic mountain passes.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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