Castelrotto Museum of Traditional Costumes

The Lächler Residence in the heart of Castelrotto is a real treasure chest, home to valuable traditional costumes, silver hairpins, impressive hair ornaments, and wonderful examples of quill embroidery. For some years now, the Castelrotto Museum of Traditional Costumes has been open to the public, showcasing the wonderful traditional attire of the Alpe di Siusi area.

The rules for wearing the costume are clear and strict: The men's costume consists of a traditional shirt, a waistcoat, a loden jacket called a "Scholder", traditional trousers, and shoes. A carnation and some greenery adorn the mandatory hat. Women wear a long black skirt and a velvet bodice, along with a silver-coloured or multicoloured fringed shawl. In winter, this is worn over a black "Erbl" with a black moiré apron, and in summer, over a white "Jöppl" with a blue apron.

Hairstyles are also important and speak volumes: Unmarried women wear their hair in a "Gretl" style (braided crown), while married women wear it in a bun. The costumes are considered some of the most valuable cultural heritage in the region: Following special exhibitions and a two-volume monograph on the traditional dress of Castelrotto published in 2016, the museum was opened to the public a few years later. It is well worth a visit! The costumes are also displayed every January during the Country Wedding in Castelrotto.