Castel Mareccio

Bolzano (9 Km)

The construction is very old and dates back to the 13th century, when the building was the residence of the Mareccio family, from which it also took its name. The castle is located in the center of Bolzano. In 1400, an impressive structure was built after several renovations. At the end of 1650, the castle also owned a moat of water. After the Mareccio family, the castle has continually changed its owner.

Palazzo Mercantile

Bolzano (9 Km)

The Mercantile Palace was built in 1708 by the architect Francesco Perotti. The Magistrate decided to buy two houses, in this way he modified the building, consisting of a courtyard and original antique furnishings. The structure is composed of high arches, the façade with protruding gables and a large balcony. Today it is home to the City Chamber of Commerce.

Castello Branzollo

Chiusa (14 Km)

The Branzollo Castle or Torre del Capitano is located in the historic center of Chiusa. It was built in the thirteenth century and then, between the fourteenth and seventeenth centuries, it served as customs. It was the seat of the Burgavrio of Prince Bishop during 1467. Destroyed by a fire in 1671, it was completely rebuilt maintaining the structure and characteristics of the past.

Castello Tina o Gernstein

Chiusa (16 Km)

The Tina or Gernstein Castle was built in the late twelfth century by Enrico di Garro. It is known by the local population as 'Schloss Gernstein' and has a structure consisting of small towers with crenellated and well-defined walls. Its function was to control the ancient road that connected Bolzano to Brixen. After a period of decay, the Castle was purchased by Friedrich von Gerstein — Hohenstein, who gave the building a romantic imprint.

Castello Tordilupo

Andriano (18 Km)

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.

Castello Roncolo

Bolzano (8 Km)

It is a medieval castle located in South Tyrol and was built in 1237 by the brothers Friedrich and Beral von Wangen. It was seriously damaged by a siege by the Count of Tyrol, Mainardo II. It is known for the extensive cycle of frescoes depicting aspects of courteous life and culture.

Castel Novale

Bolzano (7 Km)

Castel Novale, also known as Castel Ried, was built in 1200. An interesting and particular fact concerning the structure, is that it was never conquered, and for this reason there are not so many fortifications. This Castle is one of the best known medieval monuments in Bolzano. Unfortunately, today, being a private property, it is not open to tourists visits, but it is only accessible on a few rare occasions.

Castello Sarentino o Rafenstein Diroccato

Bolzano (9 Km)

The Sarentino Castle or Rafenstein is located in the northwest of Bolzano. The structure rises on the western slope of Val Sarentino. In ancient times it was very important for the optimal position it had as a commercial and liaison route. Since 2008, instead, the castle has been the subject of an important restoration that allows it to preserve the wall structures at great risk of collapse.

Castello Flavon

Bolzano (11 Km)

Castel Flavon and its ancient walls date back to the 12th century. The building underwent several transformations during the 14th-15th centuries by the Lords of Fiè, therefore, very little remained of the original view. However, the property remains a popular point of interest with tourists. Today, it is also used as a restaurant and place for parties and receptions of all kinds.

Castello Firmiano Diroccato

Bolzano (13 Km)

The Firmiano Castle is one of the most majestic and ancient in South Tyrol. In the 12th century it was entrusted to the Ministerials. In 1996 it became the property of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano. In the spring of 2003, after a few controversy, Reinhold Messner obtained the concession for the construction of his mountain museum.

Castello Campegno

Bolzano (7 Km)

This castle was a modest fortification with only one massive square tower. In 1325 it was owned by the Sonneburg Convent, then passed on to the different noble families of the time. It underwent an expansion that gave it a typical structure of the castles built in the twentieth century.

Castello Englar

Appiano (18 Km)

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.

Castello Moos

Appiano (18 Km)

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.

Castello Paschbach

Appiano (18 Km)

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.

Residenza Tschindlhof

Appiano (18 Km)

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.

Castello Freundestein

Appiano (18 Km)

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.

Castello Montan

Appiano (18 Km)

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.

Castello Corba

Appiano (17 Km)

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.

Castello Boymont Diroccato

Appiano (17 Km)

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'.

Castello di Appiano Diroccato

Appiano (17 Km)

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.

Castelforte

Appiano (18 Km)

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.

Castello al Lago

Appiano (18 Km)

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

Residenza Kreit

Appiano (18 Km)

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.

Castello Ganda

Appiano (18 Km)

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.

Residenza Aichberg

Appiano (18 Km)

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.

Residenza Fortificata Breitenberg

Appiano (16 Km)

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.

Castello Guardia

Appiano (16 Km)

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.

Castel Matschatsch

Appiano (18 Km)

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.

Castello Casanova o Maultasch Diroccato

Terlano (15 Km)

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.

Castello Greifenstein o Castel Porco

Terlano (12 Km)

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.