Dolomites Region Kronplatz

Those who love beautiful things should not miss out on the shopping experience in South Tyrol's towns. Bruneck in the Puster Valley fascinates with its historic old town, which stretches from Oberragen to the Ursuline Church and the Tschurtschenthaler Park at the foot of the Schlossberg. The river Rienz flows right through it. Stroll through the picturesque town alley, marvel at the colourful medieval town houses, in which beautiful shops and shops, as well as cosy restaurants and cafés invite you to linger. 

It gives the holiday region its name: the Kronplatz. The gentle giant that rises high above the town of Bruneck on the edge of the Dolomites. It measures 2,275 metres at its highest point and from its summit you can see one mountain range after another, including many of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Geisler peaks, the Peitlerkofel, the Sella massif, the Fanes group, the Braies Dolomites and the Marmolada.

A proverbial panoramic mountain that is visited by active people in the warmer months of the year. Families can look at the owls and other birds of prey in the Owl Park San Vigilio  or easily hike the Kronplatz on family-friendly paths with inviting meadows for picnics. The Kronplatz Bike Park  promises bikers flowing trails and more challenging uphill and downhill routes. Speaking of cyclists: they also like to take a sporty detour to the Furkelpass, on the mountain ridge between Kronplatz and Piz da Peres.  

One thing is certain: in the Ladin valleys, no hungry stomach is left wanting! In many restaurants and inns in the Dolomite regions Gröden, Alta Badia and Kronplatz , bread is still baking, smelling and steaming just like in grandma's day. The traditional "Panicia", the barley soup that is cooked a little differently everywhere in Sud-Tyrol, is prepared in the same way as it was back then. You will notice it straight away: After a long walk or a tough bike ride, the soup made from vegetables, barley and meat tastes particularly good! But there are many other Ladin delicacies waiting for you: "Bales" (dumplings), "Gnoch" (potato dumplings) or "Turtres" ("Tirtlan",  pastry sheets filled with spinach and curd cheese and deep-fried), "Grestl" (Gröstl, pan-fried dish with boiled potatoes and beef cut into pieces) or "Fortaies" (baked yeast dough). The "Jufa", a milk pudding dish, is not only an exciting experience in terms of flavour, as it is traditionally eaten directly from the pot with a spoon. Meal time!

Can it be a pure Swiss stone pine oil from high alpine wild growth? Freshly stirred jam made from local strawberries? Or a hand-turned bowl made from local wood? In the Kronplatz region, as in the rest of Sud-Tyrol, you will find a large selection of handcrafted everyday objects and local, high-quality food. With a bit of luck, you can take a stroll through the town or village and watch the craftsmen and women  at work making jewellery, wooden sculptures or baskets. 

Many products are available directly from the farm, where you can sample the delicacies and get to know the producers. This not only gives you unique flavours, but also exciting insider knowledge about cultivation and processing. Many of the regional specialities are served up on site during your culinary experience.