Marchegghof, Protected farmhouse in Schnals, Italy.
Marchegghof is a protected farmstead in the Schnals valley at approximately 1810 meters elevation, comprising a residence, farm buildings, and a timber storage structure with nine round posts. The complex features a parlor with 19th-century wooden paneling and decorated ceiling bands in the sleeping chambers that showcase traditional regional construction methods.
The building complex dates back to the late 16th century, with the timber storage structure displaying its original nine wooden posts from that era. The farmstead received protected monument status in 1981, recognizing its significance as a record of mountain farming heritage.
The farmstead displays traditional South Tyrolean architectural features such as decorative ceiling paintings and carved details throughout the living quarters. The layout groups residential and farm spaces under one roof, reflecting how mountain farming families organized their daily work and home life together.
The farmstead sits approximately 2 kilometers from the village of Kurzras and is accessible via an access road connecting to the Schnals provincial road. Visitors should know this is a private property where access depends on the residents, not an open-to-the-public site.
This farmstead served as a filming location for the movie 'Das Finstere Tal' during winter 2012/2013 and later for episodes of the crime series Bozen. Its use in film and television highlights how the property's authentic alpine setting appeals to productions seeking genuine mountain backdrops.
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