Castel Palù-Schulthaus: Explore a medieval kitchen, Gothic parlour, and fascinating frescoes
Image gallery: Museum for Medieval Culture of Living
The Schloss Moos-Schulthaus complex in Eppan (Appiano), located in South Tyrol's castle region, houses the Museum of Medieval Living. 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 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. The castle's exterior is also intriguing: because the walls are unplastered, the different building phases are clearly visible.
The museum is open by appointment only, but a visit is well worth it. How do you get there? Schloss Moos-Schulthaus is near Eppan Berg (Appiano Monte), a hamlet of Eppan (Appiano) on the Wine Road. It's accessible via a narrow road, and the 135 bus also stops in Eppan Berg (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.
Season start 2025 in early April.
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