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Brunico

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy · Europe

About Brunico

Brunico works well as a base: 5 minutes from Perca, 16km from Lago di Braies.

Brunico is a town located in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. With a population of 12,282, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Brunico 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 Brunico to your route.

About Brunico

Bruneck (Austrian German: [ˈbrʊnɛk] ; Italian: Brunico, pronounced [bruˈniːko] or [ˈbruːniko]; Ladin: Bornech [borˈnek] or Burnech [burˈnek]; Latin: Brunecium or Brunopolis) is the largest city in the Puster Valley in the Italian province of South Tyrol.

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Where is Brunico located?

Brunico is located in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 46.7994 latitude, 11.9343 longitude.

What is the population of Brunico?

Brunico has a population of approximately 12,282 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
12,282
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Trentino-Alto Adige
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
46.7994, 11.9343

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 Brunico

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Lago di Braies

A pristine emerald-green alpine lake in the Dolomites surrounded by towering peaks, often called the pearl of the Alps.

16 km · about 20 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.

16 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Staller Sattel

A 2,052 m crossing into Italy's Antholz valley where the one-lane descent runs on an hourly traffic-light slot: downhill minutes 0–15, uphill 30–45, with the Obersee lake right at the summit.

23 km · about 25 min 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.

26 km · about 30 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.

27 km · about 30 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Valparola Pass

A 2,168 m Dolomites pass linking Falzarego with Alta Badia, running past WWI fortifications and the Tre Sassi fort museum amid stark scree fields and pale rock towers.

30 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Passo Falzarego

A 2,105 m pass near Cortina with WWI tunnels and a cable car to Lagazuoi's panoramic Dolomite terrace.

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Brunico

  • 16 kmPasso 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.
  • 23 kmStaller SattelA 2,052 m crossing into Italy's Antholz valley where the one-lane descent runs on an hourly traffic-light slot: downhill minutes 0–15, uphill 30–45, with the Obersee lake right at the summit.
  • 26 kmVal di FunesA stunning valley in the Dolomites famous for the Church of St. Magdalena set against the jagged Odle mountain range.
  • 27 kmSeceda (Secëda)A dramatic ridgeline in the Dolomites with jagged peaks rising above lush green meadows, accessible by cable car from Ortisei.
  • 29 kmPasso GardenaA Dolomite pass at the heart of the Sella Ronda circuit, offering jaw-dropping views of jagged limestone towers and emerald-green valleys.
  • 30 kmValparola PassA 2,168 m Dolomites pass linking Falzarego with Alta Badia, running past WWI fortifications and the Tre Sassi fort museum amid stark scree fields and pale rock towers.

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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