Discover the Renaissance splendour of Presule Castle, built by the Lords of Fiè
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Presule Castle is situated on beautiful grounds just outside Fiè allo Sciliar, in the hamlet of Presule. First documented in 1279 as "Castrum Presile", it is thought to have been built around 1200 by the Lords of Fiè. It acquired its present form in the 16th century when Leonard of Fiè, governor and castellan of Tyrol, transformed the fortress into a magnificent Renaissance-style castle.
An inscription on the outer gate of Presule Castle (Schloss Prösels) confirms 1517 as the year of the renovation. Leonard the Elder of Fiè resided at Presule Castle until his death in 1530. Around 500 years ago, witch trials were held here. The exact location of the witch burnings, however, remains unclear. In the following centuries, the castle changed ownership around 14 times, before finally being acquired by the Presule Castle Foundation in 1978.
Following extensive restoration, the castle opened to the public in 1982. Today, it hosts concerts, exhibitions, and theatrical performances, in addition to castle tours. The comprehensive weapons collection is especially noteworthy. The final stage of the Oswald von Wolkenstein Ride, a major medieval equestrian tournament that attracts numerous visitors every year to Fiè allo Sciliar, takes place in the meadows in front of the castle. How to get to Presule Castle?
The number 176 bus (Siusi-Fiè) stops there. On foot, you can reach Presule in about two hours via Umes, starting from Fiè. The castle is also a popular starting point for hikes, for example, on the Aica di Fiè Farm Trail, across meadows and chestnut orchards below the mighty Sciliar Massif.
Contact info
- Via Presule / Prösler Strasse 2 - 39050 - Fiè allo Sciliar / Völs am Schlern
- +39 0471 601062
- info@schloss-proesels.it
Opening times
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Admission
admission with guided castle tour:
€ 10.00 adults
€ 10.00 young people (15-18 years)
€ 7.00 groups (per person)
€ 6.00 children (6-14 years)
free for children under 6 years
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children's tour "Journey into the Middle Ages with Knight Frederick":
€ 25.00 one child with an adult
€ 10.00 every further child
More information
The children's tour, "Journey into the Middle Ages with Knight Frederick," is offered on the 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st of July, and the 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th of August 2025. It begins at 10.30 am in German language and at 2 pm in Italian language, and lasts approximately two hours.
Dogs are not permitted on these tours. Due to limited capacity, booking is required via email at info@schloss-proesels.it.
The castle is only accessible via guided tour. No reservation is required for general tours - tickets are available at the castle café. German- and Italian-language tours are offered at 11 am, noon time, 2 pm, 3 pm. In July and August, additional tours are available at 1 pm and 4 pm in German language, and at 1.30 pm and 4.30 pm in Italian language. For English, there's an audio guide.
Presule Castle stays open in summer and in winter, in summer Saturday rest day. It remains closed in spring (end of March to the end of April) and in autumn (early November until Christmas).
Ssummer season start 2025 on the 1st of May, winter season start 2025/2026 after Christmas.
