The castle complex from the time of Maximilan impresses with its collection of arms.
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
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
guided castle tour in winter:
€ 12.00 adults
€ 12.00 young people (15-18 years)
€ 5.00 children (6-14 years)
with hot apple juice afterwards
guided tour dedicated to taste, history and culture:
€ 20.00 adults
€ 20.00 young people (15-18 years)
€ 10.00 children (6-14 years)
with free tasting of local products afterwards
guided castle tour from May to October:
€ 9.00 adults
€ 9.00 young people (15-18 years)
€ 6.00 groups (20 and more persons)
€ 5.00 children (6-14 years)
free for children under 6 years
More information
Guided castle tours in winter (till March 30, 2023) Thursdays at 3 pm, furthermore "Guided tour dedicated to taste, history and culture" on Feb 23, 2023. Reservation needed (till noon time).
Presule Castle stays open also in summer and is accessible during a guided tour:
May and October at 11 am, 2 pm and 3 pm (German / Italian language)
June and September at 11 am, 2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm (German / Italian language)
July and August at 11 am, noon time, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm (German language) and
July and August at 11.30 am, 12.30, 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm, 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm (Italian language)
Audioguide in English. In July and August special family tours: "A journey into the Middle Ages" with Knight Frederick and "Discovering Presule Castle" with Witch Martha. Dates and fees on request.
Season closure in autumn (November to December) and in spring (April).
