Kronplatz

High above Brunico, Valdaora and San Vigilio, Kronplatz is situated at 2275 meters, a winter sports paradise that is also excellently suited for children and families with its gentle hills and wide slopes. The striking mountain is located in South Tyrol, until the end of the First World War the region in northern Italy belonged to Austria. This is exactly what makes the special charm of this area, which combines the best of both worlds: rustic huts serve both pasta and dumplings; outstanding is the alpine star cuisine as served up by top chef Norbert Niederkofler, who sources his products from local farms and creatively contributes to the trend towards sustainability. Kronplatz also has a lot to offer architecturally: At the summit, a former mountain station has been transformed into a photography museum. On 1800 square meters you can immerse yourself in the world of historical alpine photographs, but there are also special exhibitions on a regular basis.

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Where to go 

Hotel Winkler and Chalet Purmontes

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The two houses near St. Lorenzen share not only the owner, but also the concept of combining wellness, nature and sustainability at the highest level. The "Hotel Winkler" serves as a family resort with a wide range of leisure activities, the "Purmontes" as a stylishly furnished luxury chalet with lots of privacy. 

Hotel Winkler and Chalet Purmontes
47a, 39030 Mantana BZ, Italy
Tel.: +39 0474 403205
Web:winklerhotels.com
Price: doubles from €175; price in chalet on request. 

Falkensteiner Hotel Kronplatz

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The hotel owes its design and the rooftop pool, which offers great views of the mountains, to none other than star architect Matteo Thun. The peaks of the world, from South Tyrol to Peru, also inspire the food in the "7Summit".

Falkensteiner Hotel Kronplatz
Ropeway, 1c, 39031 Brunico Autonomous Province of Bolzano - South Tyrol, Italy
Tel.: +39 0474 862400
Web: falkensteiner.com
Price: doubles incl. 3/4 board from €349 

AMA Stay

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"Come to stay" is the motto at the newly opened hotel "AMA Stay" in St. Vigil - and that also beyond the vacation. How? With a very special workation concept that allows guests to combine time off and work. For this purpose, modern co-working spaces or apartments with offices are available to work creatively and remotely with a fresh mindset. After work comes pleasure - with an infinity pool, sauna and a selected menu in the restaurant. Alternatively, you can buy regional ingredients and delicacies at the in-house market, which you can prepare in the comfort of your own kitchen. 

AMA Stay
Str. Plan de Corones, 44, 39030 S. Vigilio BZ, Italy
Tel.: +39 0474 431480
Web: ama-stay.com

Restaurant Rischon

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If you want to eat typical South Tyrolean food in the coziest ambience of Bruneck, visit the "Rischon": Here tradition meets the highest culinary art - with delicacies such as pink roasted duck breast with Jerusalem artichoke puree or alpine cheese ravioli in pear butter as a vegetarian alternative. 

Restaurant Rischon
Prack-Zu-Asch Street, 8, 39031 Riscone Autonomous Province of Bolzano - South Tyrol, Italy
Tel.: +39 0474 431353
Web: rischon.it

Restaurant AlpiNN

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On the Kronplatz summit, star chef Norbert Niederkofler takes alpine cuisine to a new level - sustainably with regional ingredients and local materials used in the construction of the imposing glass restaurant. A 180-degree view of the Dolomites is included.

Restaurant AlpiNN
Kronplatz, 39030, Marebbe BZ, Italy
Tel.: +39 0474 431072
Web: alpinn.it

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