What to see and what to do in Oltradige-Bassa Atesina

The Chalk Tower, known as' Kreideturm ', was erected in the 12th century, when the castles surrounding the area were built. He had a surveillance function, from where the counts of the castles controlled the territory. Currently, the tower is in a state of total abandonment.

The Boymont Diroccato Castle was built in 1230 by a part of the Counts of Eppan family and is of the early medieval and quadrangular type. The property was used as a residence. The castle can be easily reached on foot and is part of the 'Castle Triangle'.

The castle is of fourteenth-century origin, and was the residence of the nobles Fuchs von Fuchsberg. The building has a somewhat special structure, where different styles of architecture are combined, which makes Freudenstein unique. Currently, the castle is home to a golf club that bears the same name.

The castle had its origins from a medieval building, which, undergoing changes, presents us with the current appearance of the building. Inside there is a rich collection of fifteenth-century frescoes and antique furnishings. Currently the structure of the castle is the seat of the homonymous museum.

Castelforte, or rather to say what is left of it, was initially mentioned in the 13th century. It is a rocky structure, located in the middle of the forest, in one of the gorges of Gaido. In the 16th century it was badly damaged by a fire and only in 1910 it was restored by its German owner. It is constantly visited by people who organize excursions in the area.

Tschindlhof is a noble residence that dates back to the Middle Ages. Over the years it was restored several times: the last renovation was in the '900, and it also gave the building its current appearance. It has the typical structure of the castles of the area: the door with the stone frame, the barrel vaults, the mullioned windows, and other typical elements of the style. Its current owners, the Von Mörl, turned it into an accommodation facility. It's open to the public.

The Castle is of medieval origin, despite all the restorations undergone over the years. It has a typical structure fortified for defensive reasons, although it was designed to be a place to relax. The current appearance is the result of the renovations carried out by the owners in different historical periods, which left their marks even today.

The Corba Castle, also known as Schloss Korb, is a castle from the Middle Ages, built by the Korb family. It was built in the 13th century and had numerous owners over the years. In 1834 it underwent a major restoration, expanding and also adding a new chapel. Today it is a structure open to the public.

Breitenberg is a noble residence of medieval origins that owes its present appearance to Georg von Pertold. It took its name from the title given to him by Pertold's father in 1609. The structure underwent several restorations over the years, but still remained the typical one of the area: the large courtyard, the door with the stone frame, the mullioned windows and the windows with capital. The current owners are the descendants of the Pertold family.

The Guardia Castle, together with two other Korb and Boymont castles, forms the 'castle triangle'. The building was built on the foundations of a peasant house, between 1125 and 1130 by Count Ulrich II. In 1270, the main tower of the castle was built. From the castle you can see the city of Bolzano. Rare of its kind, inside the castle, is the pentagon tower. The frescoes found in the chapel and the various paintings constitute many of the attractions of the Castle.

Aichberg is part of the great system of noble residences in Eppan. The building is of medieval origins and, over the years, had numerous owners; the last ones, the Khuen-Belasi Counts, still own the castle today. The structure took a style of the Oltradige after the 2001 restoration: terrace floor, round windows, ample space and typical details. Since the building is privately owned, it can only be admired from an external position.

The Castle was erected in the '500 and passed into the hands of several owners over the years. In 1953 it became the property of the Municipality of Appiano, which had it restored and made its spaces wider with a certainly more modern style of architecture. To the south of the property is a small church with a chapel with a dome that makes the environment typical and romantic.

The Castle dates back to the end of the Middle Ages and was built on commission and will of the Firmian family. Over the years he has undergone several restorations, which however did not change his Gothic style. Inside the castle we find several frescoes by famous artists, and a typical decor of the period.

The castle rises in the 13th century, and the thing for which it is most known is that it was the residence of the famous artist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli (inside, in fact, there is still his piano). The building is a combination of different architectural styles, starting from the Middle Ages to Romanticism. Today it is open to the public.

Kreit is one of the most famous noble residences in Eppan. The original plant was a peasant house, but the restoration of the '500 by its owner gave it its current appearance. Over the years he had several owners, mainly peasants, up to the Raifer family who still lives in the residence today since 1898. Being privately owned, Kreit can only be admired from the outside.

The Museum Man in Time - Museum Zeitreise Mensch houses about four thousand ethnographic and archaeological finds that document the path of man in various historical periods. In this way the history of the development of man from the use of stone to modern civilization is retraced.

The Castle of Salorno was built in 1150. Over the years it passed into the hands of several owners, and in 2001 it became the property of Baron Ernesto Rubin de Cervin Albrizzi, who with the help of the Province of Bolzano and the Cassa di Foundation Savings, he restored the structure.

Historical references from 1159 have historical references from the Greifenstein Castle or Castel Porco. During the 13th century it was destroyed by the dispute between the archbishop of Trento and the Count of Tyrol. It was rebuilt in the fourteenth century becoming, again, a field for the noble struggles that took place in 1420.

The castle dates back to the 13th century. It is thought that it was initially used as customs for the city of Terlano. A few years later it was destroyed and then rebuilt and expanded. He changed owners several times. Today, although there are only ruins, it is visited by tourists and above all by hikers, it is in fact one of the favorite destinations in the area, easily accessible and also suitable for children.

The Castle dates back to the Middle Ages. Over the years it was restored: two towers were added to it that after 100 years, were walled up; even the Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance periods had their influence. Currently, the building is the private property of the Ausserer family, who lives there. As a result, the castle can be visited only from the outside.

The Castle is located near the big lake, Monticolo. It was built in the 19th century by its sole German owner Josef von Zastrow. The structure is composed of medieval elements: windows and staircases with pointed arch and lace decorations. At the beginning of the 20th century it became the property of the Municipality

The origin of the castle is certainly not, but according to sources, dates back to the twelfth century. It was the second residence of the Counts of Eppan for security reasons. Inside there is a great historical and artistic heritage: the chapel with its carefully curated frescoes depicting the biblical stories, the medieval elements of the structure and numerous others physical testimonies that you can see easily. Currently the building is the headquarters of a homonymous accommodation facility that offers all the necessary services for visitors.

The Castle was built in the 13th century by the Lords of Andriano. The construction had placed on the structure of an even older plant, of which only the city walls and the tower had remained. Over the years, the building underwent several restorations: the last was that of 1997 by its current owner, Baron Kripp. Currently, the castle works as a private residence of the Baron's family, and it can be admired only from the outside.