Vivid Sensations in Kastelbell
Can you smell the freshly baked farmers bread? Covered with delicate butter and fruity jam? Accompanied by the fresh mountain air, far from the big city lights Kastelbell is a place of sensational joys.
Amidst scented apple orchards and vineyards, between Reschen at Reschenpass and Meran, at 600 meters height, lies the commune Kastelbell–Tschars with four castles and 50 kilometers of hiking trails.
Treasures of history
One of the castles is Castle Kastelbell towering on a mighty rock. Participate in guided tours through the renovated castle through the castle yard, the chapel and other fascinating rooms or enjoy here one of the numerous cultural events like concerts, readings or the gourmet event “Stars, Castles, Alps”. In this very special gourmet event you will experience the magical combination of five Michelin Star Cooks creating a menu beyond all expectations. It is advisable to act soon, as the places on these special gala dinners fill rather quickly.
A place well worth a visit is Castle Juval. The medieval castle was built on a hill above Naturns, on the territory of commune Kastelbell-Tschars. It is property of extreme mountaineer Reinhold Messner since 1983 and hosts today not only one of his Messner Mountain Museums, but serves also as the summer residence for this very particular South Tyrolean adventurer. The Museum is dedicated to the myth mountain and holds art and mask collections from five continents. Here you can visit the Hall of 1.000 Joys, the Cave of Enlightenment or the House of Trolls.
Beside the beautiful castles of Kastelbell, you find here a few extraordinary walking paths, for instance the walk along the ancient irrigation systems – “Waalweg” – from the valley Schnalstal to the fields of Kastelbell, the Alpine Rose Walk” to lake “Zirmtalersee” or to the remains of Castle Hochgalsaun.
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