RS Schloss Salurn
RS Schloss Salurn

Salorno Castle

Castel Salorno or Haderburg rises on a high limestone rock spur above the southernmost village of the region

Above the Chiusa di Salorno (Salurner Klause), on the - also linguistic - border between South Tyrol and the Trentino, there's Salorno Castle: It was built as a secure fortress on a limestone rock spur in the "Geierwände" cliffs, 125 m above the village centre. This castle was not easily attackable! A first building was already mentioned in written documents as "castellum Salurna" from 1053 AD on. Various owners changed over the centuries, including the Counts of Appiano, the Counts of Tyrol, the Venetian patrician family Zenobio and the Counts Albrizzi.

After Salorno Castle gradually lost its strategic importance, the complex fell into decay from the 17th century onwards. Its reconstruction and consolidation was initiated by baron Ernesto Rubin de Cervin Albrizzi and could be completed in 2003 with the aid of official financial contributions. The impressive castle complex can be reached today in a 20-minute walk following the steep "Path of Visions". It houses also the "Zum 18. Fass" tavern which invites in summer to eat and drink in the courtyard and the Knighs' Hall. Also guided tours, workshops and concerts are offered.

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Opening times

Possible short-term changes of the opening hours, please call first!

  • Sat 20 Apr 11:00 - 17:00
  • Sun 21 Apr 11:00 - 17:00
  • Mon 22 Apr closed
  • Tue 23 Apr closed
  • Wed 24 Apr 11:00 - 17:00
  • Thu 25 Apr 11:00 - 17:00
  • Fri 26 Apr 11:00 - 17:00

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Castle tavern and castle - spring 2024 (30/03/2024 - 02/06/2024)

  • Mon closed
  • Tue closed
  • Wed 11:00 - 17:00
  • Thu 11:00 - 17:00
  • Fri 11:00 - 17:00
  • Sat 11:00 - 17:00
  • Sun 11:00 - 17:00

Easter 2024 (31/03/2024) 11:00 - 17:00

Easter Monday 2024 (01/04/2024) 11:00 - 17:00

Liberation Day 2024 (25/04/2024) 11:00 - 17:00

Labor Day 2024 (01/05/2024) 11:00 - 17:00

Whit Monday 2024 (20/05/2024) 11:00 - 17:00

Republic Day 2024 (02/06/2024) 11:00 - 17:00

Admission

Salorno Castle is freely accessible during the opening hours of the tavern

guided tour "Insight into the history of Salorno Castle":
€ 8.00 per person

guided tour "Experience and taste the Middle Ages":
€ 15.00 per person

guided tour "The night watchman":
€ 12.00 per person

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Guided tours (in German/Italian language):

* Insight into the history of Salorno Castle (45 minutes, guided tour with the guard)
* Experience and taste the Middle Ages (80 minutes, with tasting)
* The night watchman (80 minutes, only for groups of 10 and more persons)

Guided tours for groups of 10 and more persons are offered all year round (on request).

Salorno Castle stays open from Easter to early November, from Wednesday to Sunday, Monday and Tuesday rest days (except on public holidays). Season start 2024 on March 30.

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