St. Andrä, mountain village with a view

St. Andrä is an idyllic mountain village right above Brixen. One of its fractions is called Mellaun. And that’s exactly where you’ll find a paradise for the whole family: a hotel by Mt Plose Plose, next to Brixen. Here, at the foot of Mt Plose, a cosy and laid-back family resort is ready to win you over with its sustainability and the high quality. All around it there’s pure nature, quiet, and a mountain of winter and summer activities. Leisurely hikes and ski adventures, or unique themed trails and adrenaline on the Plosebob and the mountain carts? Mt Plose offers experiences galore.

AKI Family Resort PLOSE

Highlights of your holiday at the family hotel by Mt Plose, next to Brixen

On Mt Plose you can look forward to children-friendly family trails, WoodyWalk, the Lorggen circular trail, that explains you everything about South Tyrol’s giant trees, Plosesbob, Plose Looping, mountain carts, and more. Let the adventure begin!

Mt Plose doesn’t only offer adrenaline activities, but also leisurely walks and bike tours for the whole family. All that in the fresh air and with an amazing panoramic view!

In Brixen, we work with local farmers and producers. We therefore visit their farms together and take a sneak peek at their daily work.

Brixen charms with its unique charm. The oldest town in Tyrol impresses with its cathedral and cloister, the old “Stufels” district, the Hofburg palace with Herrengarten court garden, the picturesque arcades, and much more.

It’s the most prestigious church in South Tyrol and can be recognised from afar by its bright yellow twin towers with onion domes. Particularly impressive is the church organ with 84 ranks and no less than 3,335 organ pipes!

The monastery of the Augustinian Canons of Neustift is situated outside of Brixen and is the largest monastery in Tyrol. Since 1142, it has stood majestically in the midst of lush vineyards. It consists of a Romanesque bell tower, a Gothic cloister, and a Baroque church.

All around Brixen you can find various walking paths for the whole family. Whether you prefer a city tour or a walk to Neustift abbey, all the path are perfect for prams and children.

All around Brixen numerous spectacular trails await you ... not only on Mt Plose, but also Mt Sasso Putia/Peitlerkofel. It’s 2,875 metres high and is part of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage. The surrounding area is characterised by gentle alpine pastures and fantastic views.

It was built around 1833 and 1839 by Austrian Emperor Franz I, who gave it his name. Did you know? The fortress has never been used for war purposes. Today it houses a permanent exhibition and temporary special exhibitions by local artists and is open to the public.

Once a year, in Brixen old town, the Water Light festival takes place. A spectacle for young and old where local and international artists show their creations in an open-air gallery. It’s all about art, light, and water, and how these 3 elements complete each other.