Sitting in the gorgeous Pustertal Valley, Kronplatz is considered by most to be the number one resort in South Tyrol. A day on the slopes in Kronplatz caters for everyone. Nestled between Bruneck-Brunico, St. Vigil-San Vigilio and Valdaora-Olang, the resort has 32 state-of-the-art lifts smoothly serving 119 km of pistes. 

Intermediate skiers have ample wide runs down into the valley, while the more ambitious can test their mettle on the infamous ‘Black Five’. If rumours are true, one of the 5, Piculin, is the steepest in South Tyrol. For the less adrenaline-enthused, long, sweeping runs will comfortably take you down to the valley floor with plenty of potential to bask in the sublime scenery.

At 2275m, Mount Kronplatz may not be the highest peak around, but thanks to its ultra-modern lifts and guaranteed 100% snow coverage, it is amongst Italy’s most coveted of resorts. From the summer, the spectacular plateau boasts awe-inspiring, 360° panoramic views of the Pustertal valley, the Dolomites to the south and the Austrian glaciers amongst the Zillertal Alps to the north. 

Furthermore, twice a week, some slopes stay open until late for some night skiing. For those with ample time and willpower, Kronplatz is part of the Dolomiti Superski network, several resorts offering an extra 1200 km of skiing within the Dolomites, accessible with the Dolomiti Superski pass. Easy connections include the Piculin cable car opened in 2007 which gives visitors access to the Sellaronda resort. A ski bus shuttle service running every 20 minutes connects Kronplatz to Alta Badia.

In Kronplatz snowboarders and freestyle skiers are spoilt for choice. The recently relocated snowpark now offers an Easy Line, Medium Line, Medium Rail Line and Medium Kickerline promise plenty of potential. The resort also has one of the region’s largest ski schools and myriad rental shops boasting the latest equipment. 

There are several cross-country circuits to taste too, including the 25-mile Sella Ronda circuit across four valleys, where the local Ladin language is spoken. The skiing is not overly difficult, but endurance and good planning are required.

On top of the well-equipped nurseries for the bambinos, there are plenty of other activities for the little ones. In the Kids Area Panorama you can find an 80 m long Magic Carpet, where a children’s ski slope, a sledding slope, and an inner tubing fun course offer abundant possibilities for gliding, sliding, and whizzing down the hill. The newest addition is the 21m long magic carpet for babies. Here, every Wednesday, you can use the snow tubing course at nightfall when it is illuminated with floodlights and you can rent the tubes for free.

Ice sports have a long tradition in the Kronplatz region and are yet as popular as ever. Throughout winter, skating rinks are open in almost every village, including the nearby town Bruneck where  a large ice skating hall has special opening hours for the public as well as exciting hockey matches. In total, Kronplatz offers more than 20 well-tended toboggan runs – sometimes offering sledge rental, moonlight sledging or a lift, so that a walk may be avoided. For the more equestrian-minded, riding on a horse-drawn sleigh through a shimmering white winter wonderland, pulled by strong Haflinger horses with the entire family is an experience like no other.