Palù-Schulthaus Castle: Explore a medieval kitchen, a Gothic parlour, and fascinating frescoes
Image gallery: Museum for Medieval Culture of Living
The complex of Palù-Schulthaus Castle in Appiano, located in South Tyrol's castle region, houses the Museum for Medieval Culture of Living (Museum für mittelalterliche Wohnkultur). Opened in 1983, it offers fascinating glimpses into life in bygone eras. You can explore various rooms, including an original, perfectly preserved medieval kitchen.
In addition to the kitchen, there's a Gothic parlour, called Stube in South Tyrol, and other remarkable features. The frescoed rooms include a hunting chamber and a bedroom with a four-poster bed. The wall paintings are particularly noteworthy: Dating from around 1470-75, they were later painted over and only rediscovered during restoration work in the 20th century.
Interestingly, in the "Cat and Mouse War" fresco, the mice are victorious. Other frescoes depict hunting scenes and a miraculous tree from which women pluck phallic symbols - representing fertility and strength. Palù-Schulthaus Castle's exterior is also intriguing: Because the walls are unplastered, the different building phases are clearly visible.
The Museum for Medieval Culture of Living is open by appointment only, but a visit is well worth it. How to get there: Palù-Schulthaus Castle is near Appiano Monte, a hamlet of Appiano on the Wine Road. It's accessible via a narrow road, and the 135 bus also stops in Appiano Monte.
Contact info
- Via Palù / Schulthauserweg 4 - 39057 - Appiano Monte / Eppan Berg
- +39 0471 053906 / +39 335 7068118
- info@moos-schulthaus.it
Opening times
Visit to the museum only with guided tour and upon reservation:
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
€ 10.00 adults
€ 7.00 groups (10 and more persons)
€ 7.00 seniors
€ 5.00 students
€ 2.50 school classes (up to 18 years)
free for children under 6 years
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family ticket:
€ 20.00 per family
More information
The Museum for Medieval Culture of Living stays open every year from April to November and is accessible only upon prior reservation (guided tour). Monday rest day, it remains closed in winter.
The guided tours are held in German, Italian, and - upon request - English language from Tuesday to Sunday at 11 am, noon time, 2 pm and 3 pm, upon reservation also at 10 am resp. 4 pm.
Also the guided tour "Historical art treasures" by the Appiano Tourist Office will take you to Palù Castle: It is offered every Wednesday at 4 pm from the 2nd of April to November 19, 2025.
Season start 2025 on the 1st of April.
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