Sterzing Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in South Tyrol, Italy
About Sterzing
The area was first setted in prehistoric times.Vipitenumis found in Roman records. The German name Sterzing was first mentioned in a document in 1180. The town received city rights under Count Meinhard II in 1280 and during this time, grew in size. The city is the crossing point of trade routes facilitated by the Alpine crossings of the Brenner Pass and this trade was the reason for its economic growth. In the Middle Ages Sterzing was an important trading town. From the 15th century, silver mining became an important source of income in Ridnaun . The city continued to flourish, with magnificent patrician houses getting built. At its peak, Vipiteno was a trading hub, as well as the seat of the courts. Towards the end of the 16th century, the city lost some of its importance due to declining
Top Attractions in Sterzing
Explore the best things to see and do in Sterzing:
- ★City Hall
- ★Our Lady of the Marsh parish church
- ★Reifenstein Castle
- ★Saint Magdalena church - also known as Kapuzinerkirche (Capuchin church)
- ★Saint Margaret Church
- ★Tower of the Twelve
Where to Stay in Sterzing
- 🏨Hotel Lamm
- 🏨Hotel Mondschein
- 🏨Hotel Thuiner Waldele
- 🏨Hotel Wiesnerhof
- 🏨Parkhotel Zum Engel
- 🏨Romantikhotel Stafler
Sterzing Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: