Castel Salorno or Haderburg rises on a high limestone rock spur above the southernmost village of the region
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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.
Contact info
- Via Trento / Trientstrasse 53/C - 39040 - Salorno / Salurn
- +39 334 7775 843
- info@haderburg.eu
Opening times
Possible short-term changes of the opening hours, please call first!
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
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
More information
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 November, in summer from Saturday to Wednesday, Thursday and Friday rest days (except on public holidays). Season start 2024 on March 30.
