As you arrive in the little village of Aldein (Aldino in Italian), half an hour of hairpin turns above Bolzano, you can already see it: the inn, first documented in 1577. It must be older, though, since the Krone and the church together form the heart of the village. Aldein is a tiny, lovely, sunny mountain village, and the rooms in the old building are full of antiques. There are few places in the world where you can spend the night in such style.
Gasthof Krone simply doesn’t need designer pieces. It is one of those one-of-a-kind inns you wish could be preserved forever.
The annex is a little more modern. Guests are welcomed with a small bottle of Champagne and some fruit, the sun shines on the deck chair on the balcony, and outside, the church bells ring across the square. What strikes you most is the incredible tranquility of the house. If you check in here, you have to like that.
Then, downstairs on the ground floor, comes the highlight: the wood-paneled dining room is one of the loveliest places to eat in the region. And eating well is what the Krone is known for. Its kitchen serves exactly the dishes that give you a feel for the real, unspoiled South Tyrol, which is why most guests book half board. Spend the day hiking in the mountains, then enjoy a three-course dinner on the terrace or in the cozy parlor. Of course, if all you want is a Wiener schnitzel, you can have that, too: stroll into the kitchen in the afternoon, ask nicely, and you will get a big grin and, that evening, a perfect schnitzel with fried potatoes.
Wellness
The house has a sauna and a Turkish hammam.
Ideal for
A week of hiking or, better still, mountain biking in South Tyrol, with superb food. Or a stopover of a night or two on the way to Tuscany, for example: Aldein is just 30 minutes from the Brenner highway (A22).
Prices
In the fall, a room costs around 119 euros per person, including breakfast and dinner.
Booking & Contact
Gasthof Krone
Dorfplatz 3
39040 Aldein (Aldino), South Tyrol
Italy
Phone: +39 0471 886 825
