Sterzing – your Alpine town in the heart of the Alps
Small, charming and full of Alpine diversity
Between magnificent townhouses, lively alleys and an impressive mountain backdrop, you experience Sterzing at its finest. This charming Alpine town in the north of South Tyrol combines history, culture and an alpine way of life like few other places.
Strolling, shopping and enjoying It is no surprise that Sterzing ranks among the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy (Association of the most beautiful villages in Italy enhances and promotes the great heritage of history, art, culture and landscapes present in small Italian towns) – here, medieval charm meets a modern lifestyle.
the name Sterzing was first documented in this year by the Sonnenburg convent
980 meters
above sea level lies Sterzing in the north of SouthTyrol
12 Minutes
from Sterzing to the Rosskopf - mountain station
Your personal holiday experience
Sterzing offers remarkable cultural treasures such as the Teutonic Order House with museum and the parish church ‘Unsere liebe Frau im Moos’. Here, you immerse yourself in the town’s history and admire the original figures of the famous Multscher Altarpiece.
Strolling through the historic town centre, you experience a unique blend of tradition and modern flair. Historic trade routes, small boutiques, cafés and South Tyrolean hospitality make shopping in Sterzing a special experience. Here, traditional South Tyrolean craftsmanship meets Italian designer fashion.
The Town Hall is among the most beautiful in Tyrol area and still reflects the prosperity of past centuries. Meetings of the Tyrolean regional parliament were once held in the historic council chamber – and the town council still meets here today. Particularly noteworthy are the inner courtyard with the Roman Mithras stone and the ornate oriel window.
Journey through time in the Alpine town – how can I discover Sterzing?
On an engaging guided town tour, you immerse yourself in history, architecture and mining heritage. Every Friday from May to October at 4:00 pm, meeting point at the Tourist Information Office in the town square, duration approx. 1 hour.
With the modern gondola lift, you can easily reach Rosskopf, a popular destination for families and active visitors. In summer, you can enjoy hiking trails, Alpine huts, the Rossy Walk and the summer toboggan run; in winter, ski slopes, tobogganing fun, a children’s area and winter hiking trails await.
Culinary diversity in the Alpine town
In Sterzing, you can savour authentic South Tyrolean cuisine: from restaurants in the town, the surrounding area and the mountains to bars, cafés, patisseries and wine bars. What makes it special is the blend of traditional Tyrolean cooking with Mediterranean, Italian influences – creating a truly unique culinary experience.
With the guest card activeCARD Sterzing, you enjoy exclusive advantages and experience Sterzing even more diversely and comfortably throughout the year.
