Bozen

Castle Runkelstein – a picturesque place
Castle Runkelstein is situated at the entrance to the Sarntal and is home to the oldest profane fresco cycle from the Middle Ages. In addition, they organise different exhibitions on a regular basis.

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Terlan

Ruins of Castle Neuhaus, Terlan
It was built around 1206 and called 'Maultasch'. The castle was twice destroyed and re-built in 1320.  It was been renovated to a high standard and is easily reached within 45 minutes via a hiking path from Terlan.

The Greifenstein ruins, Siebeneich
The fortress was first mentioned in 1159. It was destroyed several times by fire or during battles and was always re-built. According to a legend, it received its second name – the 'Sauschloss' (pig’s castle). 

Eppan

As far as the eye can see – wherever you look, you will find testimony to times gone by, messengers of a life of culture, second to none.  More than 180 fortresses, residences and castles bear witness to an interesting past in this region, famous for its castles in all of Europe.

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Kaltern

Leuchtenburg
The Leuchtenburg thrones above Lake Kaltern like a famous landmark. It was built around 1250 by the Lords of Rottenburg, who were ordained as overseers of the court of Kaltern by the bishops of Trent. It can be reached from Kreith-Sattel via the hiking path number 13A.

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Südtiroler Unterland

Castle Turmhof
In Entiklar (just south of Kurtatsch). Idyllic castle in the midst of a fairy-tale park. The middle tower was built during the Middle Ages. The entire complex was built around it at a later stage. Funny naive wall paintings.

Snack station: Tel. +39 0471 880 122

Salurn

Haderburg
Symbolic, legendary, most southern castle in the German-speaking region. Built around 1150. Impressive location on a steep rock in dizzying heights. On their way towards the South (door to the South), the castle accommodated Melanchton and others. Can be visited via the new 'Visionenweg'. 

Castelfeder

Auer: Castle Auer
Probably built around 1400. Around 1600, Renaissance buildings were added. Previous office of the country’s sovereign (privately owned, cannot be visited).

Montan: Castle Enn
Magnificent castle loated above Montan. Built around 1300. Completed renovated in 1880. Since 1650 it has been owned by the Earls of Albrizzi from Venice even up to present day. No guided tours. Only exemption: one evening in mid August, there is a music concert organised by the Montan music band.

Neumarkt: Ruins of Csatle Kaldiff
In Mazon, just above Neumarkt. Built around 1200 from the aristocrats von Enn, owners of the Neumarkt court.

Sarntal

Castle Rafenstein
Antique castle ruins with snack station. 

Snack station: Tel. +39 0471 971 697