wolkenstein ruine burg
wolkenstein ruine burg

Wolkenstein Castle

Like an aerie, the Mediaeval castle named after the family of Oswald von Wolkenstein, holds on tight to the Stevia rockface

In the Vallunga, there is the family seat of the Tyrolean noble family Wolkenstein-Trostburg, located in a rather unusual position at more than 1,600 m of altitude. It can be seen high up in the Stevia rockface, a 2,555 m high mountain of the Puez Group in the Dolomites. The castle's position reveals that it was constructed to monitor the transition area from the Val Gardena to the Val Badia.

The castle dates back to the 13th century. After initial deterioration, it passed into the hands of Randolt von Villanders, an ancestor of the noble Wolkenstein family, ancestors of the famous minestrel Oswald von Wolkenstein. The lyric poet and composer had an adventuresome life and often resided in Wolkenstein Castle on the Stevia rockface.

In the 15th century, the castle was stormed by the Venetians, in the 16th century it was rebuilt, before it finally started deteriorating. Still preserved today is the wall directed to the south as well as the forecourt of the castle.

Contact info

Opening times

  • Tue 08 Oct 08:00 - 20:00
  • Wed 09 Oct 08:00 - 20:00
  • Thu 10 Oct 08:00 - 20:00
  • Fri 11 Oct 08:00 - 20:00
  • Sat 12 Oct 08:00 - 20:00
  • Sun 13 Oct 08:00 - 20:00
  • Mon 14 Oct 08:00 - 20:00

Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.

Full timetables
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.

General opening hours

  • Mon 08:00 - 20:00
  • Tue 08:00 - 20:00
  • Wed 08:00 - 20:00
  • Thu 08:00 - 20:00
  • Fri 08:00 - 20:00
  • Sat 08:00 - 20:00
  • Sun 08:00 - 20:00

Admission

freely accessible

Suggest an edit/correction

Our editorial staff is always committed to ensuring the highest quality and accuracy of the information we publish. If you have suggestions to improve this page you can send them to us using the form below. Thank you in advance!

Close

Suggested accommodations

Tips and more infos