Hofburg Brixen Bressanone

About

Our museum is on winter break until November 26, 2022! From the middle of the 13th century, the Hofburg served as episcopal residence. Until secularisation in 1803, the bishops also held secular power, so that Bressanone possessed a princely court with corresponding administration. This also led to the name "Hofburg" (Court Castle). Since the transfer of the bishop's seat to Bolzano (1973), the representative building has housed the Diocesan Museum, the Crib Collection and the Diocesan Archives. The Hofburg also has a variety of other sights to offer, such as the richly decorated Court Church, the Chamber of the Court Council as well as the Imperial and Bishop's Wing. With its Renaissance courtyard, the Hofburg is one of the most charming and atmospheric architectural monuments in South Tyrol.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes