Chef
Norbert Niederkofler
Chef, Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Brunico, Italy
Known for
- Cook the Mountain philosophy
- Three Michelin stars at St. Hubertus (2017) and Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler (2023)
- Sustainable mountain gastronomy
i. Biography
“Nature and all of its wonders has always been a constant of my life,” says Norbert Niederkofler. In his work, that constant is organized into “Cook the Mountain,” a practice built around sustainability, ethical cuisine, collaboration, and the food systems of the mountain environment.
The Making
Mountain cooking, as practiced through “Cook the Mountain,” depends on place as a working constraint rather than a theme. The early professional record for Norbert Niederkofler includes Castel Colz in La Villa, Italy, where he served as chef from 1993 to 1994, followed by St. Hubertus at Rosa Alpina Hotel & Spa in San Cassiano, Italy, where he served from 1996 to 2023. The later work continues through Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler and AlpiNN by Norbert Niederkofler.
The Work Today
Local and seasonal cuisine is the operating frame at Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler in Brunico, Italy, where Norbert Niederkofler applies the “Cook the Mountain” philosophy through ingredients sourced from the surrounding mountains and valleys. The same ethical-dining position extends to AlpiNN by Norbert Niederkofler in Plan de Corones, where the work is organized around sustainability, regional producers, and the conditions of the Italian Alps.
Honors
Sustainable practice is part of the restaurant’s public record as well as its method. Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler has been awarded a Green Michelin Star for its commitment to sustainable practices, and has also earned a place among the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Those recognitions sit alongside the continuing development of the “Cook the Mountain” philosophy.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Norbert
Where did Norbert Niederkofler work before?
Earlier in their career, Norbert Niederkofler worked at Castel Colz and St. Hubertus at Rosa Alpina Hotel & Spa.
What is Norbert Niederkofler known for?
Cook the Mountain cuisine philosophy.
