The first foundation
Even before Café Domino existed, Karl began investing in land and property. Purchasing his first plot laid the foundations, although no one could have imagined at the time what would eventually grow from it.
Our story
Our story.
Grown from hospitality.
What now connects six places in the heart of Campo Tures began with an idea, plenty of courage and the joy of being a host.
1968The first foundation
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One family. Many chapters.
What began small
has grown together.
The story begins long before Café Domino opened: with Karl’s childhood at the Pfarrwirt inn, his training as a pastry chef and his commitment to developing the Speikboden ski area.
1942–1957 · The roots
Born at the Pfarrwirt.
His craft learned in Bolzano.
In 1942, Karl Pörnbacher is born at the Pfarrwirt inn in Campo Tures. Hospitality and village life are part of his story from the very beginning.
In 1957, he moves to Bolzano and begins his apprenticeship at Pasticceria Bacher. After completing his training, he earns his master pastry chef qualification and becomes a member of the pastry chefs’ examination board.
1971–1973 · Pioneering years at Speikboden
More than a host.
A pioneer too.
In 1971, Karl is one of the founding members of Speikboden AG. One year later, he establishes the Speikboden Ski School. The first lift begins operating in 1973 – an important step for winter tourism in the Tauferer Ahrntal valley.
1973A café starts
A café starts
it all.
In 1972, Karl purchases the old Leineggerhaus in the centre of Campo Tures. Following extensive renovations, master pastry chef Karl Pörnbacher and his wife Alberta open Café Domino together on 23 December 1973.
Karl contributes his skills as a master pastry chef. With her warm manner, Alberta becomes the heart and soul of the house, giving the café its special atmosphere and charm.
The small café soon becomes a popular meeting place in the heart of the village – and the beginning of our story.
From 1968 to today
The story
of our places.
A house in the heart of Campo Tures
Karl purchases the old Leineggerhaus in the centre of Campo Tures. The building needs renovation, but its location and possibilities convince him.
Café Domino opens
Following extensive renovations, Karl and his wife Alberta open Café Domino together on 23 December 1973. Karl contributes his expertise as a master pastry chef, while Alberta’s warm personality makes her the heart and soul of the house. The small café soon becomes a popular meeting place in the heart of the village – and the beginning of our story.
Karl & Alberta
Karl and Alberta marry. From then on, they develop Domino and their other projects together. Karl keeps pursuing new ideas, while Alberta shapes the atmosphere of the house with her warmth and charm.
Domino grows
Purchasing the neighbouring Pfendhaus opens up new possibilities. Parts of the building are initially used as apartments; later, another chapter in the family’s hospitality story begins here.
The Central joins the family
Karl purchases the former Hotel Central in a prime location in the village centre. The building needs renovation, but once again he recognises the potential of the site. The family runs the property themselves for the first few years, before leasing it out temporarily.
A new Central takes shape
The old Central is demolished and completely rebuilt. The former hotel becomes a modern apartment house. With the apartments opening, accommodation joins the café and restaurant as an important part of the family business.
Rosmarin is created
A large unfinished space in the Central is still waiting for a purpose. The children are older now and show an interest in the family business, so the family takes the next step. Restaurant Pizzeria Rosmarin is created. Planned and fitted out with plenty of personal initiative, it proves successful from the very beginning.
The Hühnerstall
The après-ski venue “Hühnerstall” opens in the former Pfendhaus beside Domino. Initially permitted to open on only a few days, it quickly becomes a popular meeting place after skiing.
Hühnerstall becomes Go-In
Following further renovations, the venue receives a permanent licence and continues under the name “Go-In”. Kurt takes over its management and assumes increasing responsibility within the family business.
Domino is reimagined
The old Pfendhaus is demolished and rebuilt. At the same time, Café Domino is comprehensively renovated and extended. Karl’s pastry kitchen also gains larger new premises in the basement – the very craft with which Domino’s story began.
The Central keeps growing
Apparthotel Central is extended once again. The apartments are enlarged and the building is gradually adapted to meet new requirements.
Domino grows upwards
Domino is extended once more. The roof is removed and an additional floor is created. More than four decades after opening, the very building where everything began continues to evolve.
The Alpinum
One of the biggest decisions in the family’s history: Karl, Carmen and Kurt purchase Hotel Alpinum together. The property is comprehensively renovated and integrated as a new part of the family businesses that have grown over the years.
A new chapter
On 15 June 2019, the Alpinum reopens its doors following its redesign. For the first time, a hotel complements the existing apartments, restaurant and café – all just a few steps from the other properties.
Suddenly, everything stops
The pandemic brings a situation that had previously seemed unimaginable. Alpinum, Central and Domino are forced to close their doors temporarily. After decades of growth, everything suddenly comes to a halt. Yet this period passes too – and the story continues.
The Alpinum continues to evolve
Further investment is made in comfort and quality at Hotel Alpinum. A new reception is created, the lift is renewed and a new relaxation room with a fireplace provides a place to unwind. Step by step, the hotel continues to evolve – always with guests’ wishes in mind.
Today · Six places. One host.
At home here.
In the heart of Campo Tures.
Over more than five decades, the small café opened by Karl and Alberta in 1973 has grown into a world of hospitality in the heart of Campo Tures.
Today, Hotel Alpinum, Apparthotel Central, Domino Apartments, Restaurant Pizzeria Rosmarin, Café Domino and Alpinum Bar all belong together.
Each of these places has its own story and character. What has connected them from the very beginning remains the same: personal hospitality, the joy of being a host and a deep connection with Campo Tures.
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