The Niedermairhof in Bruneck, South Tyrol, has a rich history dating back to 1304, when it was first documented. For the past six years, hosts Helmuth and Kathrin have been running it as a sustainable B&B in the Dolomites – after it had been closed for some time. Before that, it served as a self-catering house for youth groups, and even further back as a guesthouse. Around 1900, it was already operating as a lodging establishment during the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
The farmhouse is Kathrin's childhood home. Together with Helmuth, she runs both the B&B and the farm. Kathrin is the heart and soul of the house, while Helmuth takes care of communications. Before renovating, the two explored various options and ultimately chose to open a B&B so that Kathrin could work from home – true to their motto: "If I can't travel the world through work, then the world will simply come to me."
Every suite at the Niedermairhof is spacious, cosy and individually designed – a true retreat in South Tyrol. Wooden floors were laid throughout, some over 120 years old, and high-quality beds carefully selected. The rooms take their inspiration from the surrounding meadows and fields. One example is the "Weiher" suite, named after the small biotope pond on the property. Another unique feature: a shower wall with a built-in aquarium. The interior blends old and new – centuries-old furniture paired with contemporary elements. What is old stays old. What is new is truly new.
What every suite shares is the view. Guests staying at the Niedermairhof can look westward toward the Kronplatz mountain and the fields and forests below, or southward toward the town of Bruneck nestled at the foot of Kronplatz. Equally remarkable is the exceptional acoustic insulation: Helmuth and Kathrin paid great attention during the renovation to ensuring that noise from the corridor or neighbouring rooms stays out. Guests consistently confirm how special this feeling of peace and quiet is.
Rooms + Rates
per night| Double room | from180 € |
Characteristics
- Tastefully furnished and lovingly run B&B in a courtyard with centuries of history
- Located in Bruneck, in the beautiful South Tyrolean mountains
- Seasonal and local breakfast offerings: much is sourced from neighboring farms
- Mix of old and new in the furnishings, many references to the surrounding nature
- Numerous excursion destinations such as the Drei Zinnen, Pragser Wildsee, Messner Museum etc. nearby
- Many activities possible: hiking, visiting museums, swimming, paragliding, mountain biking or jetting through South Tyrol with the free train
- Restaurants and shops can be reached on foot in less than 20 minutes
Sustainable
During the renovation of the house, a lot of wood, fiberboard and cellulose (as insulation) were used. Only local craftsmen helped with the construction. In addition, old furniture is reused.
Seasonal and local food plays an important role at the Niedermairhof. The grain comes from the biodynamic Sägemüllerhof and the vegetables come from the gardener, who is 200 meters from the farm. A lot of value is also placed on avoiding waste - what is left over from breakfast is used by the family. The food waste goes into the organic waste or to the hens. In return, there are eggs. Homegrown food (e.g. buckwheat, barley, apples, pears, juices, cherries) is also regularly served. The breakfast offers a different homemade juice and jam every day, and the homemade crunchy muesli and vegan spreads are also very popular. By the way, one of the breakfast employees eats vegan and has been bringing completely new ideas for vegan breakfasts for more than a year.
All employees come from the area and grew up here. They are part of the team and some have worked here since the B&B has existed. Kathrin and Helmuth are firmly anchored in village life with their farm. The Martini festival, first communion brunches and many other celebrations take place in their garden. An aid organisation (children in need), which collects for a Romanian orphanage, is also accommodated free of charge at the farm.
The house is kept warm with a wood chip heating system and the hot water also comes from this heating system. The electricity supplier from the province of South Tyrol, Alperia, from which the farm gets its electricity, gets part of its electricity from hydroelectric power plants in South Tyrol. The farm also has a 20KW photovoltaic system on the roof, which mainly covers the daily requirement. The owners treat the cultivated land with care and take care of their forests and fields year after year. Furthermore, when shopping, Kathrin pays close attention to what is available in the region and what is not. The two consistently address the topic of sustainability and environmental protection with their guests: at check-in there is a homemade juice, in the bar cabinet there is a regional selection of drinks.
At the Niedermairhof there is the Stodl SPA, which can be booked privately. It is therefore a private SPA. There are also massages with a local masseuse. Next year there will be an extended yoga weekend for the first time.
Features
- Small B&B with 8 spacious suites (39 m² - 51 m²)
- Breakfast with many homemade dishes
- Honesty bar with wine, beer and mineral water
- Exclusively bookable Stodl SPA + sauna
- Lounge in the attic lounge
- Garden with deckchairs and pond
- Ski and bike room
- Bike rental
- Parking and charging station for electric cars
CIN: IT021013B56L4KRTI7
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