Off to Italy – holiday destinations worth a visit
Some of Italy’s top holiday destinations are here in South Tyrol, within easy reach of the Rubner’s Hotel Rudolf. Our hotel at the Plan de Corones/Kronplatz is indeed perfectly located to facilitate sightseeing tours and cultural trips to the Puster Valley’s main attractions. The picturesque town of Brunico/Bruneck can be reached by car or city bus in just 5 minutes, and the Plan de Corones/Kronplatz itself, with the impressive Messner Mountain Museum is just 700 metres away from our doorstep.
Our hotel is set in Riscone/Reischach, a romantic hamlet near Brunico/Bruneck, which puts it at the heart of the Puster Valley – a holiday region rich in attractions and highlights and certainly one of the most coveted holiday destinations in Italy. Adding to the diversified offer of activities that comes with the location, your hosts at the Rubner’s Hotel Rudolf make it their job to come up with fresh new ideas and suggestions to guarantee a unique holiday experience. As our guest, you will benefit from the privilege of staying at the foot of South Tyrol’s no. 1 ski resort, and at the gateway to the Dolomites. From action and fun to peace and quiet, you will be able to shape your holidays quite as you like!
Only 2 km separate Brunico/Bruneck from the Rubner’s Hotel Rudolf. The so-called pearl of the Puster Valley can be reached by car, with public transport (the bus stop is just 100 metres away from our hotel) or even by foot with a 30-minutes stroll.
This medieval town is definitely worth a visit. Visitors with an interest in history can book a guided tour of the town – we are happy to arrange that, if desired. The tour negotiates through the streets of the old town and leads to the four, well-preserved city gates, the Ursuline church, the historic city alley and over the former moat all the way up to the Castle of Brunico, dating back to the 13th century and now house to one of the Messner Mountain Museen These are just a few examples, for the town of Brunico/Bruneck brims with attractions.
If you wish to sprinkle your holidays in South Tyrol with cultural highlights, you can have your pick of the town’s best offerings, including theatre, cinema, art exhibitions, museums, and an array of different events such as the biennial townfestival (“Stadtfest”). Sports events do not fall short either, with hockey and soccer being particularly in vogue. Apropos soccer: every year the pros of the Italian Serie A choose Riscone/Reischach for their training camp.
As is the case in any of Italy’s hotel destinations, culinary events never fail to lure and delight visitors and residents.
Italy’s holiday destinations are known to inspire a certain spending spree. If you feel like a shopping tour, Brunico/Bruneck with its historic alley and its frescoed, bay-windowed houses provides a charming backdrop for your holiday purchases.
There is more to the Puster Valley than meets the eye, and staying at the Rubner’s Hotel Rudolf is an excellent way to get to know the local traditions and culture. One of the most picturesque aspects you are bound to notice (especially if you are acquainted with German) is the trademark dialect spoken in the Puster Valley, which never fails to inspire amusement. The most striking feature that places the Puster Valley on the top 10 of Italy’s holiday destinations, however, is its authenticity. Its emerald expanses and unspoilt mountain landscapes. make it an absolute must for active holidaymakers and anyone who is after an unforgettable hiking or biking experience.