Plan de Corones (Kronplatz) versante di Brunico

The Kronplatz, or Plan de Corones, rises above Brunico to a summit plateau at 2,275 metres, with broad views across the Dolomites and the main Alpine ridge. Museums on the summit add cultural landmarks to this mountain landscape.

Why it matters

The mountain defines Brunico's setting between the main Alpine ridge and the Dolomites. Its summit combines an open high-altitude plateau with contemporary architectural landmarks, including Reinhold Messner's MMM Corones, the photography museum LUMEN and the Concordia 2000 peace bell.

What to notice

The broad summit horizon takes in the Dolomites to the south and the main Alpine chain to the north. The concrete form of MMM Corones, the former mountain-station building adapted for LUMEN and the Concordia 2000 bell create a distinctive group of landmarks on the plateau. The contrast between developed summit structures and surrounding alpine terrain is part of the mountain's character.

Context and history

The Kronplatz developed as a major mountain destination during the twentieth century, as lift infrastructure connected the valley with the summit. A mountain station built in 1963 later became the home of LUMEN. The summit's more recent cultural landmarks include the Messner Mountain Museum and the photography museum, opening in 2015 and 2018 respectively.