Tures Castle

Tures Castle, or Burg Taufers, perfectly fits the scenery in which it is located, as the high mountains of the valley serve as background. It rises on a natural elevation belonging to Acereto near Campo Tures at 957 m a.s.l. In succession of a "Castel Tobl" in 1100 AD, the name of Tures Castle was mentioned for the first time in 1225. First in possession of the Lords of Tures, the castle deteriorated when the last member of the family died in 1349. The Romanic part of the castle - the donjon, the residential tower with double arched windows and the chapel - dates back to this time.

Only under the Dukes of Austria, the castle was expanded in the 15th century - buildings such as the lavatorium, drawbridges and wall walks were added. Today the South Tyrolean Castle Institute is in possession of Tures Castle, which has been renovated several times. For the most part the castle is open to the public. The furniture in the 64 rooms is near-completely intact and old tiled stoves heat the residential rooms. Pine panelling, frescos by Friedrich Pacher in the chapel, armoires dating back to different eras, armaments and a huge library provide a special insight into the history of the castle. For the 800th anniversary, the castle's old ice cellar has been renovated, adding another highlight to the outdoor area which can be visited independently.

Special exhibitions, events and a castle tavern complete the offer. Tures Castle is also a popular excursion destination for events, such as the children's programme "The Farmhouse Gang" in summer and the Advent in Tures Taufers in winter. And how to reach Tures Castle? A walking path leads from Campo Tures village (Sand in Taufers Dorf) in 10 minutes to the castle, whereas a forest road is also accessible by car, but offers only a limited number of parking spaces.