Riscone, Brunico and surroundings
The Wonders on our doorstep
We love where we come from. And we don't just mean South Tyrol in general – though let's be honest, it's a pretty extraordinary place. Rarely do you find such variety packed into such a small stretch of land. But when we talk about home, we mean above all our village of Reischach and the charming little town of Bruneck.
Brunico
Three kilometres from our front door – walkable across the fields or a short bus ride. A visit during your stay is, frankly, non-negotiable.
Bruneck is small. Some might argue it barely counts as a town. But that's precisely what makes it so good. The pedestrian centre is lined with mostly owner-run shops, great cafés, colourful facades and the kind of people you just warm to immediately. The old town is among the finest in South Tyrol – history and culture at every turn, but with a remarkably young, energetic pulse. Nowhere else in South Tyrol has as many young people, thanks in no small part to the university and a well-balanced mix of tradition and modern life.
A food lover's town
We're quietly proud that Bruneck has established itself as a serious culinary destination. A lot of that credit goes to our friend Norbert Niederkofler, whose three-Michelin-star kitchen at Atelier Moessmer is the kind of place that stays with you long after the meal. And a growing number of talented chefs are following his lead. Wherever you choose to eat in Bruneck, the standard is high.
Let's not sell ourselves short...
We often catch ourselves laughing at how much we take for granted. Skiing, cross-country, ice skating, golf, tennis, climbing, rafting, horse riding, mountain biking – all within easy reach. Add to that the valleys that fan out directly from Bruneck: the Ahrntal, Antholzertal, Gsiesertal, Pragsertal, Gadertal. It's no wonder Bruneck has repeatedly been ranked as the Italian small town with the highest quality of life.
The Pustertal Valley
We're not the warmest valley – compared to Merano, spring arrives almost a month later here. But we ski until Easter. And in summer, evenings cool down so reliably that you sleep with the window open. Our natural air conditioning.
The Puster Valley is a treasure chest: Pragser Wildsee, the Tre Cime, Lake Anterselva, the Dolomites – all right there. And then there are the quieter corners, off the well-trodden routes, just as beautiful but far less crowded. Those we share in person. At the reception we've put together a well-loved hiking book – real tips, real comments from guests who come back year after year and still find a new favourite spot every time. The nicest feedback we could imagine.
Riscone - Reischach
Our home, the Petrus, is located in Reischach, a village on a plateau just above Bruneck. Life here is even more relaxed. Reischach offers wide meadows, a real village spirit, and many local farmers we are immensely proud of. From our doorstep, it’s only 500 meters to the base station of the Kronplatz.
A place full of magic
It is also known for its mysterious legends which you will find out while walking to the Kappler Stöckl chapel or to the Shrines of Maria along hte panrama trail above the Hotel Petrus. In Reischach you'll come across cows, horses, donkeys and goats.
Our home mountain: Kronplatz - Plan de Corones
In winter, Kronplatz is one of South Tyrol's most loved ski resorts – wide, immaculately groomed runs, consistently modern infrastructure, and even at peak season, remarkably short queues. For anyone who likes their skiing relaxed and refined, it's hard to beat.
In summer – and we'll be straight with you – Kronplatz isn't a picture-postcard mountain. It's a ski mountain, and it looks like one. But here's the thing: very few peaks in the area offer a view to match it. Sitting right at the gateway to the Dolomites, the summit opens up a full 360-degree panorama stretching all the way to the Tre Cime. There are excellent walking trails, two museums genuinely worth your time – and for those who prefer their mountains fast, downhill tracks that in winter are the resort's most challenging black runs. In summer, they belong to the mountain bikers.
Summer: The best view
In summer, the Kronplatz isn't exactly a classic "beauty"—it’s a ski mountain, let's be honest.
BUT (and this is a real big but): there is hardly any mountain with a better view. Because it sits right at the gateway to the Dolomites, you enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from the summit. There are great hiking trails, two fascinating museums, and for the thrill-seekers, some legendary downhill bike trails.
