The castle complex from the time of Maximilan impresses with its collection of arms
Image gallery: Castel Presule
When travelling towards Fiè or Castelrotto you will see it: shortly before Fiè allo Sciliar, high above the road on your right, towers mighty Castel Presule. First written documents date back to the year 1279, mentioning a so-called "castrum presile". Around 1500 AD Leonhard von Völs renovated the fascinating building in Renaissance style. Those visiting the castle should cast a glance at the famous collection of arms and numerous other items such as paintings or furniture mainly originating in the 19th century.
The castle, moreover, is a popular venue for all kinds of events in summer months, ranging from concerts and guided visits to theatre performances, exhibitions and much more. It even hosts part of the annual Oswald von Wolkenstein Ride in late spring, which definitely forms every year's highlight.
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 tour, "Journey into the Middle Ages with Knight Frederick," is offered on the 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st of July, and the 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th of August 2025. It begins 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. Due to limited capacity, booking is required via email at info@schloss-proesels.it.
The castle is only accessible via guided tour. No reservation is required for general tours - tickets are available at the castle café. German- and Italian-language tours are offered at 11 am, noon time, 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. For English, there's an audio guide.
Presule Castle stays open in summer and 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 Christmas).
Ssummer season start 2025 on the 1st of May, winter season start 2025/2026 after Christmas.
