Travel Advice from the Organizing Secretariat

Entry to Italy
Entry requirements vary depending on your country of citizenship. EU and Schengen-area travelers can enter with a valid ID card or passport for stays up to 90 days. Non-EU travelers may require a visa and will soon be subject to new procedures, including biometric screening (EES starting late 2025) and ETIAS travel authorization (expected in 2026). For the latest details, please consult the official Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. 

Congress venue: Forum Brixen/Bressanone, Via Roma 9, 39042 Bressanone (BZ), Italy

Getting to Bressanone by Air or Rail

  • Munich, Germany (260 km / 161 mi)

    From Munich Airport, take the S1 metro to Munich Central Station (München Hbf), then the train to Brixen/Bressanone via Innsbruck/Brennero. Trains run approximately every 2 hours; average trip duration is 4 hours. 

  • Innsbruck, Austria (80 km / 50 mi)

    From Innsbruck Airport, take a taxi or local bus (Line F) to Innsbruck Central Station (Innsbruck Hbf). From there, take the train to Brixen/Bressanone via Brennero/Brenner. Train runs approximately every hour, with an average trip duration of 1.5 to 2 hours. 

  • Verona, Italy (180 km / 112 mi)

    From Verona Airport, take a shuttle bus to Verona Porta Nuova railway station, then the train to Brixen/Bressanone. Trains run approximately every hour; average trip duration is 2 hours.

  • Milan, Italy (330 km / 206 mi)

    From Milano Linate Airport, take the air bus shuttle to Milan Central Station (Milano Stazione Centrale).
    From Milano Malpensa Airport, take the Malpensa Express train to Milan Central Station.
    From Milan Central Station, take the train to Brixen/Bressanone via Verona (Trenitalia or ItaloTreno). Trains run about every hour; average trip duration is 4 hours.

  • Venice, Italy (330 km / 206 mi)

    From Venice Airport, take a shuttle bus to Venezia Mestre railway station, then the train to Brixen/Bressanone via Verona. Trains run approximately every hour; average trip duration is 3.5 hours

Additional Airports
Bressanone can also be reached via Milan-Bergamo Airport and Venice-Treviso Airport. These airports, along with Verona, serve many European low-cost airlines.

Car rental services are also available at all major airports.

By Bus
Shuttle bus services connect Munich, Innsbruck, Milan Malpensa, Verona, and Bergamo airports to Bressanone. Companies like Alto Adige Bus altoadigemobilita.info or Clever Transfer clevertransfer.eu operate these routes. Advance booking is recommended. .

By Car
Use the Modena/Brennero toll road (A22). The best exit coming from the south is Chiusa-Val Gardena; from the north, Bressanone-Val Pusteria. Italian highways operate on a toll system — you take a ticket when entering and pay when exiting. Major credit cards are accepted at the “FastPay” and “Viacard” lanes. 

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Letter of Invitation
All attendees who need a letter of invitation for VISA purposes should contact L.C. Congressi, contact information below.

If you have any questions, contact the Organizing Secretariat:
L.C. Congressi srl 
Via Euganea, 45 / 35141 Padova, Italy 
Ph: +39 049 871 9922 
Email: lc@lccongressi.com 

Currency
The official currency in Italy is the Euro (€). While major credit cards are widely accepted, it’s a good idea to carry some cash for smaller purchases. Banks typically offer the best exchange rates, but you can also withdraw euros from ATMs at competitive rates. Currency exchange booths at airports, train stations, hotels, and tourist areas offer convenience but may charge higher fees or have less favorable rates.

Electricity
The electrical current in most of Italy is 220 volts, 50 Hz AC, whereas the United States uses 110 volts, 60 Hz AC. The U.S. plugs with two flat prongs are not compatible with Italian outlets, which require continental-style plugs with two round prongs. If you bring 110-volt devices, you’ll need a voltage converter—unless your device is dual voltage and can operate on 220 volts. Voltage converters can be hard to find in Italy, so it’s best to purchase one before you travel.

International Dialing Code
Italy’s country code is +39 and the city code for Bressanone is 0472 (always dial the 0, even when calling from abroad).
- To call the U.S. from Italy: dial 00 + 1 + phone number.
- To call other European countries: dial 00 + country code (e.g., 44 for the UK, 34 for Spain, 33 for France) + phone number

Emergency Toll-free Numbers
113 State Police – Emergency assistance.
115 Fire Department
118 Ambulance – Medical Emergencies

Tipping
In Italy tipping is not customary but always appreciated. If you enjoyed the service, simply rounding up the bill by a few euros is enough. Tipping taxi drivers is uncommon but welcomed, especially if they assist with luggage or offer helpful local advice. It’s also polite to tip hotel porters and concierges who make your stay more comfortable or enjoyable.

Opening and Closing Times in Bressanone
Banks are open Monday/Friday, following opening hours:

  • Volksbank, via Portici Maggiori 2
    Monday-Wednesday & Friday 8:35-12:55 and 14:45-16:20; Thursday 8:35-12:55

  • Banca di Trento e Bolzano (Intesa SanPaolo), via Bastioni Maggiori 22
    Monday-Friday 8:30-13:30 and 14:45-16:55

  • BNL Banca Nazionale del Lavoro, via Bastioni Maggiore 16
    Monday - Friday 8:20-13:20 and 14:45-16:45 (Friday closes at 16:15)

  • Cassa di Risparmio, via Bastioni Maggiore 6/a
    Monday- Friday 08:35-12:55 and 14:35-16:30 (Friday closes at 16:00)

  • Unicredit Banca, via Bastioni Maggiori 15
    Monday- Friday 08.20-12.45 and 14.30-16.30 (Friday closes at 16:00)

Churches:
Churches are open daily from 08.00 to 18.00
Catholic Mass (in Italian language)
Cathedral: weekdays 08.00 – Sunday 11.30
Parish Church: Saturday 18.15 – Sunday 11.00 and 19.00
Cappuccini Church: Sanday 07.00 and 09.30

Museums:
Museo Diocesano (Hofburg), Piazza Palazzo Vescovile 2, open everyday 10.00-18.30
Museo della Farmacia Via Ponte Aquila 4, open Tuesday/Wednesday 14.00-18.00 and Saturday 11.00-16.00

Shops: some shops are open all day, most are open Monday/Friday 9:00 -13.00 and 14.30-19.00. On Saturday 09.00-13.00 and 14.00/18.00. On Sunday they are closed.

Credit cards
Major credit cards such as VISA, Mastercard, and Eurocard are widely accepted throughout Italy, while American Express (AMEX) is less commonly accepted.

Climate
In September the climate in the Bressanone area is usually mild, with temperatures ranging between 18°C (65°F) and 25°C (77°F).An all-weather coat is recommended to stay comfortable during cool evenings and rainy days. Situated at around 560 meters (1,837 feet) above sea level in the Dolomite mountains, Bressanone offers beautiful mountain scenery. The Symposium dinner will be held at a mountain resort, so comfortable shoes, a warm sweater, and a waterproof jacket are advisable. For more information about the city and surrounding area, please contact the Bressanone Tourist Association at www.brixen.org.