Sights in Bolzano - Italy: hints of our Hotel

Frescoed Fortress
Tel. +39 0471 329808
www.comune.bolzano.it/roncolo
roncolo(at)comune.bolzano.it

The walls of the first Runkelstein Castle were built by the Baron Wangen on an outcropping of porphyry on the outskirts of the city in the 13th century. A renowned cycle of frescoes from the 14th century depicts Tristan and Isolde, while others show games, jousting, and giants and dwarves. They are considered to be the most comprehensive and varied of medieval secular frescoes still in existence anywhere in the world. Tours of the castle daily except Mondays. Restaurant open from 12.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.

Runkelstein Castle can be reached by car or by bus (n. 12), or by taking the shuttle-bus (especially handicapped people - who can also dispose of an elevator to reach the showrooms of the exhibition). If you would like to walk or to go by bike, you can follow the path starting from the town central Piazza Walther, going along the walking path next to the Talvera river. You'd really enjoy it.

...a Cultural Oasis
Congress Office Castel Mareccio
Via Claudia de' Medici
Tel. +39 0471 976615 - Fax +39 0471 300746

It is a singular example of a castle on the valley floor. Surrounded by vineyards, just a few steps from the city centre, it has been transformed into the city's most prestigious conference centre and boasts precious frescoes, as well.
Guided tours in Italian or German language every Tuesday.

One of the most historic symbols of South Tyrol. It was cited as early as 945 AD as the site of a military episode between noblemen from north and south of the Alps. In the 1950s it was the site of the landmark demonstration for South Tyrol autonomy.

The famous alpinist Reinhold Messner will build on Sigmundskron Castle the southtyrolean mountain museum.

Tel. +39 402130
info(at)haselburg.it

Castel Flavon Haselburg lies in the South of Bolzano. It was recently renovated and the restaurant is now open again.

The ruins of the Rafenstein Castle ore a child's paradise. What better place to play knight in shining armor and courtly maiden.