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Prösels 2

39050 Völs am Schlern

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General description

Prösels Castle was built in 1200 by the masters of Völs, the noble servers of the bishop of Brixen. In the early 16th century, the head of the provincial government, Leonhard von Völs, turned the castle into a Renaissance residence. The castle as it looks today is almost entirely the work of Leonhard von Völs. In the year 1981, the company KURATORIUM SCHLOSS PRÖSELS Ltd. purchased the castle.

Discover the Rittersaal, the Pfeilersaal, Kaminzimmer ,the Castle chapel and many other rooms in the Renaissance castle on a guided tour. Special programmes are available for school groups and families.

In summer, Prösels Castle hosts numerous concerts in the castle courtyard or on the castle lawn and, in case of bad weather, in the Knights' Hall.

GUIDED TOURS SUMMER (01.05.-31.10.2025):
German and Italian speaking visitors are taken by a guide, for all other visitors guided audio tours are offered in English.

Fees:

Adults 12,00€
Children (6-14 years) 7,00€
Groups (per person) 9,00€

Description to arrive at destination

Coming from the place Völs am Schlern, take the main road in the direction of Bolzano and follow it for 2km until the next bus stop which is located in a large bend, there take a sharp left up the narrow road with signs "Prösels Castle". Follow this for 1.1km until you reach the castle.

Parking

There is a large parking zone directly at the castle.

Public transport

Prösels Castle is easy to reach by public transport.
Take bus no. 176 from Fiè allo Sciliar to Resciesa.

Shortdescription

Prösels Castle can only be visited on guided tours from 1 May to 31 October and in winter from 9 January to 13 March (always on Thursdays).

Recommended season

January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October

Castle Prösels