RELAXING
After the mountain adventures guests regain energy in the spa area of our Hotel at the Kronplatz. Set in historic walls they will find a Finnish sauna and steam bath. An inspiring, rejuvenating, relaxing experience. For those who want an extra workout, the gym with state-of-theart machines offers the perfect setting.
FOOD & DRINK
A deluxe breakfast featuring regional delicacies is served to guests in their suites every morning. They also have access to a shared kitchen in the lobby area, where there is also an honesty bar with a selection of fine beverages. Upon request, the team will also be happy to arrange delicately stocked food baskets for the suites or excursions.
DINE AROUND
Castel Maurn works closely with partner restaurants in the surrounding area. This allows guests to embark on a culinary journey around the world. From the traditional charm of a wine tavern to haute cuisine, there is something to suit every taste. The team recommends the best restaurants, inns, and gourmet cuisine for foodies. Of course, tables are also reserved for guests.
CONCIERGE SERVICE
The hosts Walter and Sabine are passionate about the well-being of their guests. From advice on activities in the area to restaurant reservations —such as at the partner restaurant “Atelier Moessmer” run by 3-star chef Norbert Niederkofler—they are always available to assist their guests and even offer a shuttle service. A private chef can also be arranged for exclusive bookings of the house.
EXPLORE AROUND
The exciting contrasts that make Castel Maurn so appealing can also be found in its surroundings. San Lorenzo is situated only 5 minutes from the Kronplatz ski area and 30 minutes from Alta Badia, at the entrance of the Gadertal Valley in the Dolomites. Adventures and highlights like the Lumen Museum and the legendary AlpINN Restaurant by Norbert Niederkofler that offer magical view of the mountains and valleys.
KRONPLATZ / PLAN DE CORONES
Situated in the beautiful Pustertal Valley, Kronplatz is considered by many to be the number one wintersports resort in South Tyrol, A day on the slopes in Kronplatz really does offer everything you could wish for on holiday. This mighty mountain between BruneckBrunico, St. Vigil-San Vigilio and Valdaora-Olang has 31 state-ofthe-art lifts serving 121 km of pistes catering for all abilities: beginners, cruisers and experts. Intermediate skiers will appreciate the wide runs down into the valley, while ambitious skiers and snowboarders can test their mettle on the Black Five. The resort’s team of professional piste groomers ensures that visitors enjoy excellent conditions throughout the season.
A magical stay Modern design in an historic environment: Castel Maurn, a protected listed building, meticulously restored with the greatest respect for its ancient structure, welcomes guests to eight elegant suites with unique charm
The ancient walls breathe mysterious stories of times past… Is that Galileo Galilei raising a finger, by chance? Could that man with the dark eyes be Christopher Columbus? And does William Shakespeare seem to whisper “to be or not to be” from around the corner? During the restoration of Castel Maurn, some wonderful frescoes came to light, depicting illustrious figures whose names have been given to the various suites. Now completely renovated and modernized, this period residence in San Lorenzo di Sebato, amidst the Dolomites, is a true gem, enchanting guests with its own unmistakeable style. Here history blends elegantly with contemporary luxury. There are wide corridors, as used to be the norm, but also leather armchairs in the Honesty Bar. Rooms originally used for business now house a spa with two saunas and a relaxation area; soft bathrobes are kept in an antique wooden wardrobe, while pure spring water gushes from a stone fountain. There is also a gym – bathed in natural light and perfectly equipped – and a natural stone outdoor swimming pool heated all year round, where guests can soak as they admire the surrounding splendid scenery. The uniqueness of the eight suites enchants from the very first moment, and makes Castel a cross between a hotel and a residence, since they can be combined as desired to form larger luxury apartments, or the whole building reserved for private events. Although the suites are inspired by different figures and are of various sizes, they all share the finest quality furnishings that create an evocative play of shapes, materials and colors. In the Graf Radetzky suite, for example, the original wall and ceiling wood panelling is combined with modern elements such as the velvet sofa, and the table and lamps of fine Italian design. The bathroom, a contemporary reinterpretation of classic style, features a walk-in shower clad in traditional ceramic tiles. Overall, state-of-the-art technology has been installed with skill and discretion throughout the structure, such as underfloor heating – individually adjustable in each suite – or the faithful reproduction of some tiles missing from the diamond-patterned f loor, so identical to the originals that guests do not even notice the difference.
Renovation of this stately home – carried out in full compliance with its conservation as a cultural heritage – is a tribute to the history that unfolded here. Castel Maurn was mentioned for the first time in 990 AD. Count Friedrich Graf von Gaderthurn, a local jurist and governor committed to the economic and cultural promotion of the Dolomites, resided here for many years. “The more we rummaged through the archives, the more stories and experiences we discovered,” recalls Walter Peinter, whose farming family bought the estate in 1935, fourteen years after the death of the Count, who had lost it through debt. Initially, Walter Peintner‘s grandmother rented some rooms in the castle to a tailor‘s shop, while his mother turned two floors into a care home for young people. Walter Peintner, on the other hand, wanted to transform the stately residence into an elegant hotel for guests with a love of good taste, and to realize his vision, he relied on the expertise of Astrid Steinmeier of the architectural studio Bauart Architekten in Brunico. Castel Maurn enjoys a quiet, secluded location – offering exclusivity and a stay in total privacy – yet is easily accessible. It is perfectly at home in the landscape of Val Pusteria, its culture and food and wine. In the morning a sumptuous breakfast with local produce is delivered door to door. Those who do not want get busy cooking in the suite’s kitchenette, can contact Walter Peintner and his partner Sabine Sorio, who will recommend the best restaurants in the vicinity, where you can either delight your palate on site or have their specialties delivered to you. Sometimes, if circumstances allow, a chef is also hired for special events, who prepares delicious dishes in the castle kitchen, to be enjoyed individually or in company around the big table. Certainly, if Castel Maurn is an address for gourmets, William Shakespeare would certainly have written about it. As for Christopher Columbus … who knows what discoveries he would have made within these walls!
Owner Walter Peintner
Rooms
8 suites
(up to 220 m² with modern kitchen, floors and panelling in original wood)
Not to be missed in the vicinity
MMM Corones the museum dedicated to mountaineering conceived by the legendary Reinhold Messner and designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid. messner-mountain-museum.it
Lumen the four-storey museum of mountain photography. lumenmuseum.it
AlpiNN Food & Space Restaurant serving the specialties of Michelin-starred chef, Norbert Niederkofler. alpinn.it
Castel Maurn
Walter Peintner Moos 39
39030 St. Lorenzen Italy, South Tyrol
info@maurn.it
Phone +39 3483811888