What to see and what to do in Alta Valle Isarco

The castle was built in the 12th century by the Wolf family, but its present form was given to it in 1727. These works have transformed him into a stately building of Baroque workmanship. On its facades, 365 windows open.

The Tower of the Twelve, considered a symbol of the city, was built between 1468 and 1473. The building is located in the center of the city and since 1472 divides the old city from the new one. The 46 meters high tower was built in the Gothic style. In the courtyard of the town hall there is a stele of the God Mitra and also a Roman milestone. The tower continues to maintain its splendor, which distinguishes it from other buildings.

The “H. Multscher” Museum is located next to the Parish Church of 'Our Lady of the Swamps'. Inside it preserves the famous doors of the altar by Hans Multscher and some pieces belonging to the former Civic Museum, among which we can admire some coats of arms and chests belonging to the ancient families of the Vipiteno. Of great interest are the plates of Hans Multscher, which were lost during the fascist period, and only in 1959 they were returned to the city of Vipiteno again. Today, they are among the most precious objects of the Multscher Museum.

This very special museum is located inside the Baroque castle of Wolfsthurn. The exhibition is divided into three floors that provide information on the art of hunting and fishing. In the cellars there is a space dedicated to children, in which they can learn by playing so many curiosities about the animal world.

The fort was built between the 18th and 19th, during the expansion of Napoleon. The building is part of the Austrian fortifications system on the Italian border. The fort, being located near the river, was also used for the transport of goods.