Castle Reifenstein
Freienfeld • Elzenbaum / PrunoAbout Castle Reifenstein
Castle Reifenstein (Castel Tasso), one of the best preserved and artistic-historically most important castles in South Tyrol, is located in the municipality of Freienfeld / Campo di Trens near Sterzing / Vipiteno. In the castle you can admire the original kitchen, the old bathroom, medieval sleeping bunks in the old tower, gothic panelled rooms, the famous green hall (restored 2013) with the beautiful woodcarved chapel-door and other interesting rooms. Reifenstein Castle has been the private property of the Tyrolean count family von Thurn und Taxis since 1813 and has been lovingly preserved in its original medieval condition ever since.
Exact times: see below
On the path up to the entrance and inside the castle, we recommend solid shoes and caution since the authentic knight's castle is not barrier-free.
Cost: 9.00 euros per person; children (6-16 years) 7.00 euros; children under 6 years free of charge
Parking
Parking spaces are available at the foot of the castle.
Public transportation
Easily accessible by bus-line no. 310 every hour.