from 190 €
WINKLER 5-Star Design Hotel
Design hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
from 125 €
Hotel Waldhof
Vitalpina Hotel | Rablà near Meran
from 230 €
Alpenpalace Spa Retreat
Exclusive well-being oasis | St. Johann in Tauferer Ahrntal
from 141 €
Vitalpina Hotel Schulerhof
Active hotel | Plaus near Meran
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from 429 €
Granpanorama Hotel Sambergerhof
Panorama Hotel | Villanders in the Eisacktal
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from 90 €
Hotel Saltauserhof
Wellness hotel | St. Martin in Passeier
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from 141 €
LANERHOF Relax & Active Retreat
Spa-Hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
from 70 €
Alpwellhotel Burggräfler
Wellness hotel | Tisens near Meran
from 255 €
Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier
Sport & wellness resort | St. Martin in Passeiertal
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from 122 €
Majestic – Unique Spa Resort
Wellness hotel | Reischach at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 114 €
Green Lake Hotel Weiher
Pleasure & well-being | Issing at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 144 €
Hotel Sand
Hiking - biking hotel | Kastelbell-Tschars
from 102 €
Vita Aktiv Hotel Der Heinrichshof & Residence
Traditional hotel | Algund near Meran

Castles in South Tyrol

South Tyrol – the land of mountains – is also the land of castles and manors. The historical buildings invite to discover the exciting history of South Tyrol and give the picturesque landscape a mystical aura.

The most beautiful castles in South Tyrol

Hocheppan Castle
Hocheppan Castle

The well-preserved castle above Missian in Eppan is still today one of the most impressive fortified castle in Southern South Tyrol. The small chapel in the courtyard is particularly worth seeing. Hocheppan Castle can be visited during a guided tour.

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Hocheppan Castle
Hocheppan Castle

The well-preserved castle above Missian in Eppan is still today one of the most impressive fortified castle in Southern South Tyrol. The small chapel in the courtyard is particularly worth seeing. Hocheppan Castle can be visited during a guided tour.

IDM Südtirol - Angelika Schwarz
Hocheppan Castle
Hocheppan Castle

The well-preserved castle above Missian in Eppan is still today one of the most impressive fortified castle in Southern South Tyrol. The small chapel in the courtyard is particularly worth seeing. Hocheppan Castle can be visited during a guided tour.

IDM Südtirol - Angelika Schwarz
Hocheppan Castle
Hocheppan Castle

The well-preserved castle above Missian in Eppan is still today one of the most impressive fortified castle in Southern South Tyrol. The small chapel in the courtyard is particularly worth seeing. Hocheppan Castle can be visited during a guided tour.

IDM Südtirol - Angelika Schwarz
Hocheppan Castle
Hocheppan Castle

The well-preserved castle above Missian in Eppan is still today one of the most impressive fortified castle in Southern South Tyrol. The small chapel in the courtyard is particularly worth seeing. Hocheppan Castle can be visited during a guided tour.

IDM Südtirol - Angelika Schwarz
Hocheppan Castle
Hocheppan Castle

The well-preserved castle above Missian in Eppan is still today one of the most impressive fortified castle in Southern South Tyrol. The small chapel in the courtyard is particularly worth seeing. Hocheppan Castle can be visited during a guided tour.

IDM Südtirol - Angelika Schwarz
Bruneck seen from above
Bruneck seen from above

Bruneck's enchanting landscapes

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Castle Juval
Castle Juval

The Castle uninhabited, was restored in 1983 by mountaineer Reinhold Messner.

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With around 800 castles, South Tyrol offers a fascinating treasure, fascinating countless visitors every year. Enchanted ruins by the wayside tell about princesses, knights and robbers. Many lovingly renovated castles in South Tyrol are restaurants, castle hotels or museums and open for visitors. Some of them are still inhabited by the castle lords and function as summer residence.

In summer, the famous extreme mountaineer Reinhold Messner lives at Castel Juval in Kastelbell-Tschars, at the entrance of Schnalstal. Here, he has also realised one of his six Messner Mountain Museums. Two other museums by Messner are located at Castle Bruneck and at Castle Sigmundskron near Bozen.

In the south of Bozen, around Eppan, visitors are able to see 200 castles and manors. This is why the area is the most castle-populated region in Europe, offering many well-known excursions and interesting cultural attractions. A recommendation for families is the castle hike in Eppan.

South Tyrolean Castle Institute

Tures Castle
Tures Castle

Tures Castle

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Since 1963, the South Tyrolean Castle Institute aims at protecting private and public South Tyrolean castles. In addition to professional documentation, restoration and maintenance of Castle Trostburg and Castle Taufers, which are in possession of the institute, the association also engages in creating awareness among its members.

The voluntary association organises exhibitions, seminars and conferences around the topic of castles. As well, it encourages castle publications and the release of ARX magazine (lat. castle). The straight collaboration with other European castle institutes is of high importance in this matter.

Current holiday offers

from 100 €
Hotel Tirolerhof

Welcome to Tirolerhof. The perfect place for your active holidays – hiking, cycling and relaxing. Directly at Mt. Kronplatz in Gsies Valley.

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from 110 €
Grand Hotel Bellevue

The Grand Hotel Bellevue is located in the city centre of Merano, just a 10-minute walk from the Thermal Baths.

To the hotel
from 168 €
SOLVIE Calm Inspiring Getaway

An inspiring panoramic getaway for lovers of peace.

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from 166 €
MIRABELL DOLOMITES HOTEL

Enjoy a special 5 * feel-good time in the heart of Pustertal & unique nature experiences at Mt. Kronplatz in the Dolomites.

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Sprechenstein Castle
Sprechenstein Castle

The picturesque Sprechenstein Castle is located above Eisacktal, next to Reifenstein Castle, and can only be visited from the outside.

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Hiking tour to Rotund Castle
Hiking tour to Rotund Castle

The ruin of Rotund Castle above Taufers im Münstertal can be reached via a family-friendly hiking path.

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Castle Welsperg
Castle Welsperg

Today, the oldest castle of Hochpustertal is open for visitors. As well, it offers expositions and various events mainly in summer.

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Castle Welsperg
Castle Welsperg

the oldes castle of Pustertal valley

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Maretsch Castle - Bozen
Maretsch Castle - Bozen

Today, the picturesque Rennaissance building is a famous event location and conference centre.

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Brunnenburg Castle in Dorf Tirol
Brunnenburg Castle in Dorf Tirol

The Brunnenburg Castle was built around 1250. Over time, it fell into disrepair before it was given a new lease on life in the 20th century.

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Castle ruins Ortenstein
Castle ruins Ortenstein

Today of the castle remained only the Powder Tower.

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Sonnenburg Castle
Sonnenburg Castle

Sonnenburg Castle near St. Lorenzen is situated in St. Lorenzen at the entrance to Gader valley. Today, it is a well-known luxury and gourmet hotel.

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Castle ruin Castelfeder
Castle ruin Castelfeder

The hill between Montan and Auer is a famous destination for excursions.

Ferienregion Castelfeder - Luca Dal Gesso
Reifenstein Castle
Reifenstein Castle

Reifenstein Castle is situated in Freienfeld. It is the best preserved castle in South Tyrol, as it was never conquered and destroyed.

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Sigmundskron Castle
Sigmundskron Castle

Today, the late-medieval castle is the forth museum by alpinist Reinhold Messner, inaugurated in 2006.

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Taufers Castle
Taufers Castle

The castle in Sand in Taufers can already be seen from a big distance.

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Selected accommodations in South Tyrol

Seaberhof - St. Josef am See in Southern South Tyrol
  • Close to Lake Kaltern
  • Double rooms, family rooms & a flat
  • Varied breakfast buffet
  • Terrace & garden with outdoor pool
  • Playground & playroom
from 55.00 € per day
Hotel Senoner - Spinges in Eisacktal

Hotel Senoner

Spinges in Eisacktal
4.7 Excellent
30 Recommendations
  • With farm & petting zoo
  • Family-run hotel with its own alpine pasture
  • Breakfast buffet with farm's own product
  • Plenty of space for fun & games in the countryside
  • Secure garage parking for cars, motorbikes & buses
from 75.00 € per day
Pension Pernthaler - Schlanders in Vinschgau

Pension Pernthaler

Schlanders in Vinschgau
4.6 Excellent
51 Recommendations
  • Small & cosy
  • With garden & terrace
  • Breakfast buffet
  • 3-course menu in the evening in summer
  • Numerous leisure activities
from 58.00 € per day
Hotel Vilpianerhof - Terlan in Southern South Tyrol
  • Central location between Bozen & Meran
  • Wellness area with natural bathing pond
  • Regional specialities
  • Family-friendly atmosphere
  • Very good transport connections
from 89.00 € per day
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