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Presule Castle

The present Gothic form of Presule Castle, built by the Lords of Fiè, dates back to the times of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor

Presule Castle - "Schloss Prösels" in German, "Castel Presule" in Italian - is located in a delightful landscape in Presule which belongs to the municipality of Fiè allo Sciliar. The medieval castle was mentioned for the first time in a document dating back to 1279 as "Castrum Presile". However, the castle is supposed to be constructed already around 1200 AD by the Lords of Fié, but it was established as it appears today only in the 16th century. More precisely, the old castle was transformed into a majestic Gothic building by Leonard of Fiè, the castellan of Tyrol, in 1517 (proved by an inscription on the castle gate). Until his decease in 1530, he also lived in the castle.

About 500 years ago, the castle was the scene of witch trials - the actual burning place, however, is still unknown. In the following centuries, the building changed hands 14 times. After the death of the last lord, the board of trustees "Kuratorium Schloss Prösels GmbH" purchased the castle and is still in its possession. Not only guided tours are offered, but the wonderful ambience of Presule Castle is also venue for concerts, exhibitions and theatre performances.

Worthwhile is the collection of arms, most of which date back to the 19th century, but some are also from the period of Leonard of Fiè. Also the final tournament of the Oswald von Wolkenstein Ride takes place on the meadows beneath the castle. And how to reach it? The number 176 bus (Siusi - Fiè allo Sciliar) takes you to the castle complex. By foot, a 2-hour walk leads from Fiè allo Sciliar via the hamlet Umes to Presule. Furthermore, the castle represents an ideal starting point for the hike on the Aica di Fiè Farm Trail at the foot of Mount Sciliar.

Contact info

Opening times

  • Fri 29 Mar closed
  • Sat 30 Mar closed
  • Sun 31 Mar closed
  • Mon 01 Apr closed
  • Tue 02 Apr closed
  • Wed 03 Apr closed
  • Thu 04 Apr closed

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Full timetables
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Spring closure 2024 (29/03/2024 - 30/04/2024)

  • Mon closed
  • Tue closed
  • Wed closed
  • Thu closed
  • Fri closed
  • Sat closed
  • Sun closed

Guided castle tours - spring 2024 (01/05/2024 - 30/06/2024)

  • Mon 11:00 - 15:00
  • Tue 11:00 - 15:00
  • Wed 11:00 - 15:00
  • Thu 11:00 - 15:00
  • Fri 11:00 - 15:00
  • Sat closed
  • Sun 11:00 - 15:00

Labor Day 2024 (01/05/2024) 11:00 - 15:00

Whit Monday 2024 (20/05/2024) 11:00 - 15:00

Republic Day 2024 (02/06/2024) 11:00 - 15:00

Guided castle tours - summer 2024 (01/07/2024 - 31/08/2024)

  • Mon 11:00 - 16:00
  • Tue 11:00 - 16:00
  • Wed 11:00 - 16:00
  • Thu 11:00 - 16:00
  • Fri 11:00 - 16:00
  • Sat closed
  • Sun 11:00 - 16:00

Feast of the Assumption 2024 (15/08/2024) 11:00 - 16:00

Guided castle tours - autumn 2024 (01/09/2024 - 31/10/2024)

  • Mon 11:00 - 15:00
  • Tue 11:00 - 15:00
  • Wed 11:00 - 15:00
  • Thu 11:00 - 15:00
  • Fri 11:00 - 15:00
  • Sat closed
  • Sun 11:00 - 15:00

Autumn closure 2024 (01/11/2024 - 25/12/2024)

  • Mon closed
  • Tue closed
  • Wed closed
  • Thu closed
  • Fri closed
  • Sat closed
  • Sun closed

Admission

guided castle tours:
€ 10.00 adults
€ 10.00 young people (15-18 years)
€ 7.00 groups (20 and more persons)
€ 6.00 children (6-14 years)

More information

Presule Castle is accessible only during a guided tour (in German and Italian language - in English there's an audio guide):

* May and June at 11 am, noon time, 2 pm and 3 pm
* July and August 11 am, noon time, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm (in German language)
* July and August 11.30 am, 12.30 noon time, 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm, 3.30 pm, 4.30 pm (in Italian)
* September and October at 11 am, noon time, 2 pm and 3 pm

The castle stays open in summer and in winter, summer season start 2024 on the 1st of May.

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