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Runkelstein
Castle is one of the jewels among the castle in the area of Bolzano. The Castle rises high on a
porphyry outcrop at the entrance of the romantic Sarntal
valley and has finally reopened after many years of restoration. The Nikolaus
and Franz Vintler, who originated from a well-established, wealthy and merchant
family of Bolzano, commissioned all paintings on the walls of the castle. The
medieval world of daily living, hunting scenes, tournaments, dance and plays
with a ball besides some parts of medieval literary work, are mirrored in those
sets of most precious secular frescoes of the Middle Ages. It has been a
surprise that most of the collection survived in a very good condition, and
therefore, restoration had to be done only partially. The original tavern has
re-opened in the courtyard of Runkelstein Castle. It is possible to dine here on
local delicacies and wine produced from home-grown grapes. There is a dining
area in the tavern and also in the courtyard where, surrounded by ancient
stonework you can become enchanted by the magic and the history of this romantic
and tranquil place. See below for further information about visits or guided tours of this Medieval castle. We look forward to sharing a wonderful experience with you. Good bye and we hope to see you at Castle Runkelstein.
How to reach the castle Runkelstein Castle can be reached by car or by bus (n. 12), or by taking our shuttle-bus (especially handicapped people - who can also dispose of an elevator to reach the showrooms of the exhibition). If you would like to walk or to go by bike up to the castle, you can follow the path starting from the town centre, Waltherplatz, going along the footpath next to the Talver river. You'd really enjoy it.
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