Coming from the place Völs am Schlern, take the main road in the direction of Bolzano and follow it for 2km until the next bus stop which is located in a large bend, there take a sharp left up the narrow road with signs "Prösels Castle". Follow this for 1.1km until you reach the castle.
There is a large free parking zone directly at the castle.
Prösels Castle was built in 1200 by the masters of Völs, the noble servers of the bishop of Brixen. In the early 16th century, the head of the provincial government, Leonhard von Völs, turned the castle into a Renaissance residence. The castle as it looks today is almost entirely the work of Leonhard von Völs. In the year 1981, the company KURATORIUM SCHLOSS PRÖSELS Ltd. purchased the castle.
Discover the Rittersaal, the Pfeilersaal, Kaminzimmer ,the Castle chapel and many other rooms in the Renaissance castle on a guided tour. Special programmes are available for school groups and families.
In summer, Prösels Castle hosts numerous concerts in the castle courtyard or on the castle lawn and, in case of bad weather, in the Knights' Hall.
From January 09th to March 13th 2025 every Thursday at 3.00pm a guided castle tour takes place. After the guided tour a cup of "Apfelglühmix", a mulled local apple juice, will be served. Reservations within 12 pm of the respective date in the information offices or info@schloss-proesels.it
German and Italian speaking visitors are taken by a guide, for all other visitors guided audio tours are offered in English.
Fees:
- Adults 10,00€
- Children (6-14 years) 6,00€
- Groups (per person) 7,00€
Prösels Castle is easy to reach by public transport.
Take bus no. 176 from Fiè allo Sciliar to Resciesa.
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