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Kronplatz

The Kronplatz, nicknamed “panettone”
by Italians due to its shape, is South Tyrol's
premier ski mountain offering more than 71
miles of slopes. Recent years have seen
the addition of hiking paths and cultural
attractions, including two museums: the
MMM Corones, designed by Zaha Hadid
and dedicated to mountaineering legend
Reinhold Messner's collection of climbing
artifacts, and LUMEN, showcasing moun-
tain photography across four floors. The
nearby AlpiNN Food Space and Restaurant,
overseen by three-Michelin-starred chef
Norbert Niederkofler, embraces his "Cook
the Mountain" concept, using only ingredi-
ents from surrounding mountains and val-
leys, with strict principles: no greenhouses,
no olive oil, no citrus fruits and no waste.
Local culinary traditions remain strong
throughout the region. At Hotel Petrus in
Reischach guests can experience Marende.
“It’s a traditional South Tyrolean snack
which has its origins in the harvest time
when workers took a little meal out to the
fields to get them through the day”, says
Daniela Aichner who runs the property to-
gether with her sisters Brigitte and
Christina. The hotel, like many others, part-
ners with local producers such as Natur
Sennerei Unterhuber for fresh natural yo-
gurt and Toni Mair unter den Eggen for the
famous Tiroler Speck (Tyrolean bacon).
This commitment to local sourcing and
seasonal ingredients exemplifies South Ty-
rol's approach to preserving its unique cul-
tural heritage while being part of both Italy
and Europe.

Left: rugged landscape in the Dolomites.
©Wibke Carter Right: winter landscape
with outdoor enthusiasts. ©Kottersteger

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