Activities with a limited number of participants (those marked with *) must be booked in advance. You can sign up for activities directly at the link below:

1. Discover the City! Guided Tour of the City Centre
2. Play and Chill – St. Georgen -San Giorgio

Check out the programme and find out which activities suit you the most.

Week 1 (01-05 September)

01 Tuesday

15:30 - Info Session
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During the Info Session, you will be introduced to the University services and we will help you kick-start your academic journey on the right foot.

Not sure which activities to join? Register in the coming days and we'll make sure you're counted in!

If you have any doubts, email us at study@unibz.it.

02 Wednesday

*15:30 - Discover the City! Guided Tour of the City Centre
📍 Universitätsplatz 1-Piazzetta dell'Università 1
Bruneck-Brunico, the town on the Rienz-Rienza River, is located 835 meters above sea level, has about 17,000 inhabitants, and consists of six districts. The town is still the economic and cultural centre of the Puster Valley today. And as such, it has a lot to offer: museums, tourist attractions, beautiful merchant houses with colourful facades that take you back in time. But also cozy bars and restaurants.

Register here!

The activity will only take place if the minimum number of participants is reached. In case of bad weather, the activity will be cancelled.

Week 2 (07-12 September)

07 Monday

15:30 - Info Session for Latecomers
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During this Info Session, which is reserved to students joining the language courses only on week 2, we will introduce you to the University services and help you kick-start your academic journey on the right foot.

If you have any doubts, email us at study@unibz.it.

12 Saturday

*15:00 - Play and Chill | St. Georgen-San Giorgio
📍 Universitätsplatz 1-Piazzetta dell'Università 1
Take an easy walk from the city centre to a peaceful green area by the river in the small town of St. Georgen-San Giorgio. There, you can relax by the water, play cards, spread out a picnic blanket, or enjoy a game of beach volley. It’s an ideal spot to unwind and have some fun!

Register here!

The activity will only take place if the minimum number of participants is reached. In case of bad weather, the activity will be cancelled.

Activities for your free time - Our Tips

Explore the Surroundings: hike to Reinbach-Riva Waterfalls

Explore the stunning Reinbach-Riva Waterfalls near Sand in Taufers-Campo Tures. This hike offers breathtaking views as the river creates three beautiful waterfalls. We suggest to bring a packed lunch from home so to enjoy a picnic with a view—there's nothing like savouring your meal surrounded by nature's beauty!

Get to know the Culture: visit the Messner Mountain Museum Ripa

The MMM Ripa is dedicated to the mountain peoples of the world. Located in Bruneck-Brunico Castle, which was once the summer residence of the Prince-Bishops of Brixen, the museum showcases the proud, resilient and adaptable way of life of mountain peoples over thousands of years. It looks to Asia, Africa, South America and Europe. And inwards.

Get Active: go Climbing

If you're looking for a bit of adventure, Bruneck-Brunico and its surroundings offer plenty of opportunities for climbing. Whether you are a beginner or already have some experience, you can find different climbing spots and facilities in the area and enjoy a sporty break surrounded by the mountains.

For most of our activities, the meeting point will be at the Main Entrance, Universitätsplatz 1-Piazzetta dell'Università 1.

To explore the city and its surroundings conveniently and sustainably, we advise you to use public transportation. We suggest buying the südtirolmobil-altoadigemobilità Pass. You can travel on the entire public transportation network in South Tyrol and on regional trains up to Trento for a whole year. unibz students who are under 26 years of age when requesting the pass, can buy the ticket for € 153.