Der Peintnerhof

A piece of heaven on earth, high above the Pustertal

Welcome to the Peintnerhof, where time stands still and the soul can breathe easy. High up, above the roofs of the Pustertal, between old stones, fragrant pine wood and the unmistakable peace of the mountains, a little piece of land is waiting to make your holiday dreams come true. Up here, the Pustertal seems to forget everyday life - and you can too.

Three Chalets – Three Places to Dream

Our three holiday apartments, called Chalet Peintner, Chalet Gasteig and Chalet Peunt, are not just holiday apartments. No, they are like gentle embraces of times gone by, which at the same time envelop you in the modern comfort you desire. They are suitable for families looking for a break from everyday life, or for couples who want to share a bit of sun, peace and adventure together.

Chalet Peintner: Imagine sitting in a 500-year-old pine room. You can feel the wood creaking and whispering, and a gentle scent fills the air. Here on the ground floor you will find the beauty of old furniture, the warmth of rustic chic and the feeling of living somewhere between then and now.

Chalet Gasteig: On the upper floor, a stone pine room panelled with old wood is enchanting. The walls have heard stories of countless winter evenings when the wood crackled and people were very close to one another. Here you can feel the coziness that only the real South Tyrol promises.

The Peintnerhof – Where Yesterday Lives Today

Since 1545, the Peintnerhof has stood here on the hill at 1,400 meters above sea level, looking proudly into the valley. The building is essentially a Gothic farmhouse. Its walls have absorbed stories that go deeper than words can tell. Built by generations, divided, sold and then reunited like a lost treasure. In 2016, Erich Mair took over the farm, which has been lovingly cared for by his family ever since. Here you can feel the roots, the passion and the love that keep this place alive.

The farm has around 1.3 hectares of forest and almost 2.3 hectares of pasture, which our sheep can use. We use a further nine hectares of meadows for haymaking. We usually only mow our mountain meadows once a year. However, we can only use machines on half of the area. Due to the steepness of the meadows, the rest of the area is worked with a mower and hay blower or with traditional "handwork", i.e. with a rake and pitchfork.

Our farm has sheep and chickens, which provide you with fresh eggs every day. Fresh vegetables, herbs and fruit grow all year round in our typical farm garden. You are welcome to pick some of them yourself or snack on them.

Our rooms, each one a masterpiece of time, are the heart of the farm. In the ancient pine room from the year 1500, the past crackles in the wood - and in the spacious kitchen, which smells of pine and larch, every meal feels like a celebration.

Farm Holidays – With a Touch of Magic

Here, where the mountains are within reach and the sun caresses the land, "holidays on the farm" are no cliché. What you find with us is a return to what we always miss in the end: simplicity. Being woken up in the morning by the chirping of birds and the gentle swaying of the grass, wandering through the breathtaking landscape during the day, sitting on the bench in the evening and simply marveling at the sky. That is a holiday on the Peintnerhof.

Are you ready to put your phone down and feel the silence? Come to us, feel at home - and experience a vacation that will stay with you for a long time.

Surrounded by meadows and forests, our quiet and sunny location invites you to rest and relax. However, if you like to be physically active and experience the work on the farm, you are welcome to help us with the hay harvest. We would also be happy to show you our farm and our animals. 

This is how eventful history goes

The Peintner is a so-called closed farm. A closed farm is an agricultural property that is indivisible and ensures the nutrition and survival of the farm owner's family.

This was already partly regulated in the state regulations at the beginning of the 16th century. These stated that the division of a farm was only possible if each inheritance or the yield was enough to support a family. The farm heir was initially the youngest son, and from 1787 onwards the eldest son. In the event of a dispute, the farm takeover was determined by lot. The other siblings were paid out. The amount of the payment, which could not endanger the survival of the heir family on the farm, was determined by neighbors.

However, a number of events led to the severe impoverishment of the population and the resulting fragmentation of the agricultural estates. This was stopped by the Theresian Patent of Empress Maria Theresa in 1770, which established the indivisibility of the farm. The heir to the farm had to pay out all of his heirs, on the condition that the farm could still continue to exist.

The origins of the Peintner are not entirely known. What is known is that the Peintner grew out of several estates, including the estate in the Peunt and the Gasteig estate.

The farm is listed in the Pustertal description of 1545, in which it is noted that the “Chapter Brixen received 1 Mark Berner, plus 1 pound 4 Kreuzer and 4 stars of rye to the priest in Olang”.

In 1545 the farm was divided between Jorg (Georg or Jörg) and Augenstein (Augustin) Paintner and Peuntner.

In 1570, Jörg Peuntner sold his half of the Peuntner and Gasteig auf Platten estates to his brother Silvester, who, however, died in 1571.

It was not until 1600 that the Peintner was owned by a man named Gregori Arnolt “Peüntner auf Platten”.

In 1603, Mathes Newhauser “Peüntner auf Platten” was the owner. However, he died in 1606 and his sons Michael and Veit inherited the property.

In 1607, Michael had his share of the inheritance of 125 guilders paid out and Veit became the sole owner of the Peintnerhof. In 1615, he exchanged the Peintner on Platten for the Weberhof in Aschbach.

From 1615, the former weaver of Aschbach, Gall Redensperger, and his wife Agnes Kriner were the new owners of the Peintner auf Platten. The couple had nine children: Gregori, Christian, Thomas, Mathes (Matthias), Mathes (Matthias), Hans, Georg, Margretha and Maria. Matthias the elder was a miller, Matthias the younger learned the binder's trade and Thomas was a carpenter. Matthias the younger settled in the Palatinate on the Rhine in Germany.

From 1660 to 1663, the Peintner was owned by Gregori Redensperger and his wife Hellena Schuester. Gregori died in 1663, leaving behind his wife and three small children, Georg (4 years old), Maria (3 years old) and Peter (2 years old). His widow ran the farm with her brother Paul. She died just one year and eight months after her husband. Due to the heavy debt, the brother took over the Peintner and had to look after the children. In 1685, Paul gave the Peintner to his nephews Georg and Peter in equal shares.

From 1698 to 1722 Georg Redensperger or Rödensperger was a painter on slabs.

In 1724, Blasi Rödensperger took over the farm and paid off his brother Peter.

In 1771, Georg Rödensperger took over the Peintner. He died on July 6, 1807, leaving behind his wife Agnes Preindl and his two daughters Anna and Maria. Anna took over the "Peint auf Platten" and had to pay her sister out. The value of the farm was 4,982 guilders.

On December 6, 1824, Josef Mellauner of “Welchsellen” bought the Peintner at auction for 4342 guilders.

In 1864, Anton Mellauner bought the Peintner estate from his father. In 1873, Anton died and left behind his underage son Johann, whose guardian sold the farm to Johann Zingerle, Mair zu Nasen, for 9050 guilders. He sold the farm on to Josef Gräber just one year later.

In 1904, Josef Gräber left the heavily indebted farm with 32 hectares and 81 ares to his son Josef.

In 1937, Johann Mairvongrasstein became the owner of the Peintner.

On May 2nd, 1951, half of the farm was bought by the grandfather, Mair Josef, Pichler in Stefansdorf, of the current owner Erich Mair. One half was paid for with money and the other half was to be paid for with wood. Due to the falling price of wood, the deal was not completed and the second half was resold. In 1965, Alfons Mair inherited half of the Peintner from his father Josef Mair. The farm was leased until 1996.

Finally, in 2013, the family of the current owner was able to purchase the second half of the farm.