Leisure time paradise 
                    Pfalzen, Puster Valley | 
              
               
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                The sunny village of Pfalzen (1022m) 
                  with its parishes Issing and Greinwalden as well as the hamlets 
                  Platten (1586 m) and Kofl (1487 m) was already famous for its 
                  sunny location back in Caesar's times. 
                  Pfalzen's plateau offers more than 300 sun drenched days per 
                  year to its inhabitants and vacation guests - it is located 
                  at the famous Pustertaler Sonnenstrasse (sun road) amidst the 
                  Dolomites (UNESCO 
                  World Natural Heritage). The city of Bruneck is only 5 kms 
                  away. The Kronplatz is located in 10 km distance. It is the 
                  location of the renown skiing and hiking area in the Puster 
                  Valley. | 
              
               
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                In spring, when the alpine flora 
                  is in bloom, in summer and fall when nature is ablaze with color, 
                  the surrounding beckons to be explored with hikes and mountain 
                  tours through the beautiful Puster Valley. You will 
                  hike past old farms and unique pastures all the way up to the 
                  mountain peaks, to comfortable refuge huts, next to babbling 
                  brooks and quiet lakes. Here you will find select hiking 
                  tips for Pfalzen and its surroundings. 
                     
                  The small community of Issing with the Issinger 
                  swimming pond is located right next to Pfalzen. 
                  The Issinger swimming pond is a natural treasure with its abundant 
                  flora and fauna - swimmers will enjoy this intense experience 
                  to the fullest. You will find a brand-new restaurant, as well 
                  as a sunbathing area with sun loungers and a children's play 
                  ground right next to the unadulterated pond. | 
              
               
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                Right next to the Issinger pond, 
                  you will find South Tyrol's largest adventure park and climbing 
                  and high wire garden: KRONACTION. The climbing and 
                  high wire garden offers lots of fun, thrills and exceptional 
                  experiences to adults and children alike. Special attention 
                  was paid to safety and state-of-the-art technical equipment. 
                  Visit the Kronaction 
                  adventure park website.   
                  For children between the ages of 4 and 10, the "Grasspeinten" 
                  riding stables offer a change of pace. During the summer 
                  month, the riding stables offer a fun-packed children's program.   
                  Apart from the numerous museums, churches, summer festivals 
                  and concerts, there are many more interesting summer 
                  activities to be discovered in and around Pfalzen. Nordic walking, 
                  paragliding or mountain biking to name just a few of these. 
                  We will be happy to provide you with useful information 
                  for your vacation.   
                  Mountain 
                  bike & bicycle tours (5 - 20 km) 
                  Mountain 
                  bike & bicycle tours (25 - 50 km) 
                  Mountain 
                  bike & bicycle tours (50 - 100 km) | 
              
               
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                Powder snow and fun on the slopes 
                  – even during winter there are many sunny days in Pfalzen! 
                  Guesthouse Erika's central location (only a 5 minute walk to 
                  the center of the village) and direct connection to the free 
                  ski shuttle (distance 250 m) to the Kronplatz ski area 
                  make our house the perfect starting point for your winter vacation. 
                   
                  Snowboarders and skiers of all ages enjoy over 100 kms of well 
                  prepared slopes at the ski circuit Kronplatz, South Tyrol's 
                  Number 1 skiing area. The Kronplatz ski area is state-of-the-art 
                  in the alpine region and can be snowed in, if necessary. The 
                  free ski shuttle runs every day; you will find its daily 
                  schedule here.  
                   
                  Next to skiing and snowboarding, you will find an abundance 
                  of sport, fun, leisure time, and entertainment options in Pfalzen. 
                  Floodlit toboggan run, well-cared for cross country slopes, 
                  winter hiking trails, ice skating rink and curling. For our 
                  little guests, there is a skiing hill with magic carpet; they 
                  can also have lots of fun innertubing downhill. 
                  The ski depot with ski boot warmer is available to our 
                  guests.  | 
              
               
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                | Short and cold winter days make 
                  you want to spend some time relaxing and enjoying what indoor 
                  pool, sauna or steam bath have to offer. After an exiting 
                  day of skiing, you will find peace and quiet in the indoor 
                  pool world of the Cron4, located in Reischach, only 2 minutes 
                  by car from the Kronplatz skiing area. | 
              
               
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