Castelbello Castle in the Val Venosta valley is enthroned on a massive rock above the eponymous village
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On a rock spur on the left side of the Adige river, just above the main road which proceeds through the Val Venosta valley, Castelbello Castle is located in the municipal area of Castelbello-Ciardes. The castle was built in the 12th century by the Lords of Montalban, soon after it passed into the possession of the Earls of Tyrol. In 1531, the castle was passed to the Earls of Hendl as a fief and stayed in their possession until the 20th century.
The castle burnt down in 1825 but was completely rebuilt. In 1949, Castelbello Castle - "Schloss Kastelbell" in German, "Castello di Castelbello" in Italian - was taken over by the state and in 2008 it was conveyed to the Autonomous Province of Bolzano. Nowadays, guided tours and exhibitions are offered in the restored castle. Besides a varying spring and autumn exhibition, also the permanent exhibition "Via Claudia Augusta" is housed there.
Furthermore, the castle is setting for cultural events, like an organ festival, the event "Feel the Castle" and concerts in its courtyard. And how to reach it? From the west, it is accessible in a short walk via a rocky crest - parking spaces can be found in the village centre or at the train station.
Contact info
- Via Castello / Schlossweg 1 - 39020 - Castelbello / Kastelbell
- +39 0473 624193
- info@schloss-kastelbell.com
Opening times
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
guided castle tour:
€ 7.00 adults
€ 5.00 students (from 14 years on)
€ 5.00 seniors 65+
€ 5.00 people with disabilities
spring or autumn exhibition:
€ 7.00 adults
€ 5.00 students (from 14 years on)
€ 5.00 seniors 65+
€ 5.00 people with disabilities
free for children under 14 years
10% discount for groups
More information
The exhibitions can be visited without guide, the castle is accessible only during a guided tour: July 4 to Sept 10, 2023, from Tuesday to Sunday at 10 am, 11 am, 2 pm and 3 pm.
Spring exhibition dedicated to Karl Grasser, Friedrich Gurschler and Martin Rainer on the occasion of their 100th birthday, autumn exhibition by Wainer Vaccari, painter, sculptor and illustrator from Modena. Season closure in winter (end of October to the end of April).