Stufles

Across the Eisack from Bressanone’s historic centre, Stufles is the city’s oldest quarter, at the meeting of the Rienza and Eisack.

Why it matters

Stufles occupies the wedge of land between the Rienza and the Eisack, opposite Bressanone’s historic centre. It was inhabited before the episcopal town developed across the river and remained a working quarter for much of its history, with artisans and labourers among its residents. Artists’ ateliers have become part of its more recent identity.

What to notice

The quarter includes the Schutzengelkirche (Guardian Angels Church) and small ateliers that reflect its identity as an artists’ quarter. The Anreiterkeller, a vaulted cellar venue, has been associated with cabaret and contemporary theatre since the 1980s.

Context and history

Archaeological evidence places settlement in Stufles in the Neolithic period. The quarter developed between the Rienza and Eisack, opposite Bressanone’s episcopal centre.