Brunico combines historic charm with modern Alpine living, offering a refined base for exploring the Kronplatz ski area. Its medieval town centre, elegant cafés and boutique shopping give luxury ski holidays in Brunico a cultural richness rarely found in mountain resorts. Skiers enjoy fast, efficient lift access to Kronplatz's wide, groomed pistes - perfect for cruisers and families alike. Away from the slopes, the town's culinary scene and relaxed Tyrolean atmosphere add depth to the experience. Luxury chalets in Brunico and its surrounding hamlets offer privacy, generous living spaces and traditional design, often with panoramic valley views. Brunico is ideal for travellers seeking a luxury ski holiday that blends heritage, lifestyle and excellent skiing in equal measure.
Skiing in Brunico
Situated in the heart of the Dolomites, Brunico is the hub of the Puster Valley. The main ski area is the Kronplatz which is considered to be the best in the South Tyrol. Kronplatz is also part of the wider Dolomiti Superski network, putting 1,200km of pistes on one lift pass. The resort boasts state of the art lifts and has excellent slope grooming. Beginners will enjoy their own gondola, great equipment and superb ski school, intermediates and advanced gliders will enjoy the firm, smooth snow with excellent slopes perfect for carving. Try the run down to Olang from the top of the mountain, or explore Europe's biggest cross country trail which comprises of about 100 Km's in total (200Km's in Kronplatz) and are suitable for all. There is a Krone World for the kids, and perfect conditions and lay-out for all boarders.
The ski resorts of Kronplatz and Alta Badia are connected. A free ski bus goes every 20 minutes from one ski resort to the other. For this service you need the ski pass Dolomiti Superski.
In addition to skiing and snowboarding, it is possible to ski cross-country and there is an ice skating rink in the town centre.
Brunico Après Ski
The après ski atmosphere is relaxed and friendly incorporating live music, a choice of bars, and restaurants where you can sample the traditional Schultzkrapfen and typical South Tyrolean dishes.
Some of the most popular bars include:
Apres Ski Tenne
"The longest bar in South Tyrol", open daily from 2 pm to 7 pm at the Kronplatz cable car valley station in Reischach
Giggeralm
An extremely popular meeting place at the Kronplatz cable car valley station in Reischach, open daily from 1 pm to 1 am
K1
Après ski & disco, a two-storey ski temple and the new "in" place to meet at the Kronplatz cable car valley station, open daily from 3 pm to 7 pm and from 9 pm to 1.30 am
Pub Wörtz Bäck
Pub in Bruneck's Stadtgasse
Puka Naka
Pub in Bruneck centre.
