Our History – Tradition, Hospitality & Home
At Steinzgerhof, you can feel the deep connection to the land, animals, and tradition in every corner. Since 1749, our farm has been continuously passed down within the Passler family. More than 275 years of family history, proudly carried forward to this day. For this extraordinary continuity, our farm was awarded the special designation of a hereditary farm: a symbol of lived tradition and responsibility across generations.
The main source of income for our farm has always been dairy farming. Working with the cows, managing the meadows, and living in harmony with the rhythm of the seasons shape our everyday life. Here, agriculture is not just practiced—it is lived with conviction and respect for nature and animals.
In 2006, the current head of the farm, Josef Passler, decided to redesign the farm. The old residential building was replaced by a modern, contemporary structure, which today houses our cozy holiday apartments.
A centerpiece of the farm remains: The Barn. Its walls carry the traces of centuries of rural life, from the early dawn to the quiet evening hours. It connects the past with the present and reminds us that tradition does not stand still, but continues to live. It is this rootedness that guests feel so strongly here.
Josef took over the farm from his father and continues to run it together with his wife, Viola, with great dedication. Together, they warmly welcome new and returning guests, gladly share stories from farm life, and convey their love for this special piece of South Tyrolean home.
St. Joseph’s Chapel – A Legacy of Faith and Gratitude
A very special part of Steinzgerhof’s history is the chapel dedicated to Saint Joseph, which is closely connected to the farm. It was built and donated in 1815 by Jacob and Thomas Paßler.
The chapel’s construction stems from a vow: an ancestor of the family promised, in a time of great uncertainty, to build a chapel if he returned home safely. This promise was kept, creating a place that still tells a story of faith, hope, and family bonds today.
Inside the chapel is a remarkable piece of art history: the ceiling fresco from 1835, created by Josef Renzler, which gives the small sanctuary a quiet dignity. For generations, the chapel has been not only a place of prayer but also a space for reflection—for the family as well as people from the valley.
