Sand in Taufers Burg Taufers Winter
Sand in Taufers Burg Taufers Winter

Tures Castle

This striking castle complex which is open to the public rises above Campo Tures in the Tures and Aurina Valleys

Tures Castle, or Burg Taufers, perfectly fits the scenery in which it is located, as the high mountains of the valley serve as background. It rises on a natural elevation belonging to Acereto near Campo Tures at 957 m a.s.l. In succession of a "Castel Tobl" in 1100 AD, the name of Tures Castle was mentioned for the first time in 1225. First in possession of the Lords of Tures, the castle deteriorated when the last member of the family died in 1349. The Romanic part of the castle - the donjon, the residential tower with double arched windows and the chapel - dates back to this time.

Only under the Dukes of Austria, the castle was expanded in the 15th century - buildings such as the lavatorium, drawbridges and wall walks were added. Today the South Tyrolean Castle Institute is in possession of Tures Castle, which has been renovated several times. For the most part the castle is open to the public. The furniture in the 64 rooms is near-completely intact and old tiled stoves heat the residential rooms. Pine panelling, frescos by Friedrich Pacher in the chapel, armoires dating back to different eras, armaments and a huge library provide a special insight into the history of the castle. For the 800th anniversary, the castle's old ice cellar has been renovated, adding another highlight to the outdoor area which can be visited independently.

Special exhibitions, events and a castle tavern complete the offer. Tures Castle is also a popular excursion destination for events, such as the children's programme "The Farmhouse Gang" in summer and the Advent in Tures Taufers in winter. And how to reach Tures Castle? A walking path leads from Campo Tures village (Sand in Taufers Dorf) in 10 minutes to the castle, whereas a forest road is also accessible by car, but offers only a limited number of parking spaces.

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Opening times

  • Mon 02 Dec 11:00 - 12:00
  • Tue 03 Dec 11:00 - 12:00
  • Wed 04 Dec 11:00 - 12:00
  • Thu 05 Dec 11:00 - 12:00
  • Fri 06 Dec 11:00 - 16:00
  • Sat 07 Dec 11:00 - 16:00
  • Sun 08 Dec 11:00 - 16:00

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Guided castle tours - late autumn 2024 (04/11/2024 - 05/12/2024)

  • Mon 11:00 - 12:00
  • Tue 11:00 - 12:00
  • Wed 11:00 - 12:00
  • Thu 11:00 - 12:00
  • Fri 11:00 - 12:00
  • Sat 11:00 - 12:00
  • Sun 11:00 - 12:00

Guided castle tours - winter 2024/25 (06/12/2024 - 23/03/2025)

  • 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 11:00 - 16:00
  • Sun 11:00 - 16:00

Immaculate Conception 2024 (08/12/2024) 11:00 - 16:00

Christmas Eve 2024 (24/12/2024) 11:00 - 12:00

Christmas 2024 (25/12/2024) 15:00 - 16:00

Boxing Day 2024 (26/12/2024) 11:00 - 16:00

New Year's Eve 2024 (31/12/2024) 11:00 - 16:00

New Year 2025 (01/01/2025) 15:00 - 16:00

Epiphany 2025 (06/01/2025) 11:00 - 16:00

Guided castle tours - spring start 2025 (24/03/2025 - 17/04/2025)

  • 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 11:00 - 16:00
  • Sun 11:00 - 16:00

Admission

guided tour of the furnished inner rooms (November to April):
€ 10.00 adults
€ 7.00 students
€ 7.00 seniors 65+
€ 6.00 groups (more than 20 persons)
€ 5.00 children and young people (6-16 years)
€ 4.00 kids groups and school classes

€ 28.00 family ticket (parents with 2 children under 16 years)
every 3rd child of the family free (under 16 years)

More information

The castle is accessible only during a guided tour - tours in German language:
* November 4 to December 5, 2024, daily at 11 am
* December 6, 2024, to April 17, 2025, daily at 11 am and 3 pm

Tours in Italian language:
* November 4 to December 5, 2024, daily at noon time
* December 6, 2024, to April 17, 2025, daily at noon time and 4 pm

Guided tours for groups on request also outside the opening hours.

Tures Castle stays open every day all year round.

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