Discover the Renaissance splendour of Presule Castle, built by the Lords of Fiè
Image gallery: Presule Castle
Presule Castle is situated on beautiful grounds just outside Fiè allo Sciliar, in the hamlet of Presule. First documented in 1279 as "Castrum Presile", it is thought to have been built around 1200 by the Lords of Fiè. It acquired its present form in the 16th century when Leonard of Fiè, governor and castellan of Tyrol, transformed the fortress into a magnificent Renaissance-style castle.
An inscription on the outer gate of Presule Castle (Schloss Prösels) confirms 1517 as the year of the renovation. Leonard the Elder of Fiè resided at Presule Castle until his death in 1530. Around 500 years ago, witch trials were held here. The exact location of the witch burnings, however, remains unclear. In the following centuries, the castle changed ownership around 14 times, before finally being acquired by the Presule Castle Foundation in 1978.
Following extensive restoration, the castle opened to the public in 1982. Today, it hosts concerts, exhibitions, and theatrical performances, in addition to castle tours. The comprehensive weapons collection is especially noteworthy. The final stage of the Oswald von Wolkenstein Ride, a major medieval equestrian tournament that attracts numerous visitors every year to Fiè allo Sciliar, takes place in the meadows in front of the castle. How to get to Presule Castle?
The number 176 bus (Siusi-Fiè) stops there. On foot, you can reach Presule in about two hours via Umes, starting from Fiè. The castle is also a popular starting point for hikes, for example, on the Aica di Fiè Farm Trail, across meadows and chestnut orchards below the mighty Sciliar Massif.
Contact info
- Via Presule / Prösler Strasse 2 - 39050 - Fiè allo Sciliar / Völs am Schlern
- +39 0471 601062
- info@schloss-proesels.it
Opening times
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Admission
admission with guided castle tour:
€ 12.00 adults
€ 12.00 young people (15-18 years)
€ 9.00 groups (per person)
€ 7.00 children (6-14 years)
free for children under 6 years
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children's tour "Journey into the Middle Ages with Knight Frederick":
€ 25.00 one child with an adult
€ 10.00 every further child
More information
The children's guided tour, "Journey into the Middle Ages with Knight Frederick," is available on 2, 9, 16, 23 and on 30 July 2026 and on 6, 13, 20 and 27 August 2026.
the 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th of August 2025. It starts at 10.30 am in German language and at 2 pm in Italian language, and lasts approximately two hours.
Dogs are not permitted on these tours. The number of participants is limited, reservation required via mail at info@schloss-proesels.it.
The castle is accessible only via a guided tour. No reservation is required for general tours - tickets are available at the castle café. Tours in German and Italian language are available at 11 am, noon, 2 pm, 3 pm. In July and August, additional tours are available at 1 pm and 4 pm in German language, and at 1.30 pm and 4.30 pm in Italian language. English-speaking people can visit the castle with an audio guide.
Presule Castle is open from Sunday to Friday in summer and every day in winter, in summer Saturday rest day. It remains closed in spring (end of March to the end of April) and in autumn (early November until after Christmas). Guided tours are available on various days from January to March (prior reservation).
Season start summer 2026 on May 1st.
