MANY YEARS, ONE HOUSE
The listed façade and the ornate iron inn sign still bear witness to what the Eisenhut once was. First recorded in the 11th century, once an inn and now a boutique hotel, the Eisenhut is steeped in history and tradition. A tradition to be preserved and gently carried into the present. Are you ready to travel back in time with us?
WHAT WAS, WHAT IS
EISENHUT
Come to stay
It has been a full eight centuries since the *Gasthof Eisenhut* was first mentioned in historical records. It is one of the few townhouses in Europe to have retained its name for over 730 years.
HISTORY OF THE HELMET
WHERE DOES THE NAME COME FROM?
“Eisenhut” refers to a simple type of helmet common in the Middle Ages, offering protection against sabre blows and the elements. A depiction of this helmet still adorns the historic inn sign today.
BINDERGASSE
From then to now
Home to the Eisenhut, Bindergasse connects not only Bozen’s old-town hotspots but also the past and present. It was established around 1215 as part of a city expansion by the Lords of Wangen.
GUESTHOUSE CULTURE
Always a welcoming place
Bindergasse, already an important transport hub in those days, was home to numerous inns from an early stage. *Gasthof Eisenhut* was among the first, making it a true historical gem.
THE NAMING
As “vordere Gasse”…
...became "Bindergasse"! The alley only received its current name in the 18th century, inspired by the profession of the *Fassbinder* (cooper), a common trade at the time.
ANDREAS HOFER
A visit to the prison
The historical significance of Bindergasse is evident in key events of the past. In 1810, the Tyrolean freedom fighter Andreas Hofer was briefly imprisoned here.
A TOOTH STORY
Teeth at the tavern
An issue of the *Bozner Nachrichten* from 25 April 1925 reveals that *Gasthof Eisenhut* once offered guests the chance to buy old false teeth and dentures “at a bargain price of 25 lire.”
BURNING BLAZE
Fire at the Eisenhut
Another report, this time from the *Dolomiten* newspaper, documents a fire that broke out at *Gasthof Eisenhut* on 2 April 1936. The fire was extinguished, with damages amounting to “2,000 lire.”
GUESTHOUSE AND HOTEL
Always a welcoming place
For centuries, *Gasthof Eisenhut* remained true to its purpose. Most recently, the building housed hotel guests before standing empty for several years.
OLD MEETS NEW
Eisenhut Boutique Hotel
In 2023, the Eisenhut came into the hands of two South Tyrolean hotelier families. While the listed façade remained unchanged, nostalgia and modernity have been harmoniously intertwined inside since 2025. Welcome to the present!