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Patronal Feast of St. Anthony the Abbot at Trostburg Castle
On Friday, January 17, 2025, the annual patronal feast in honor of Saint Anthony the Abbot took place at Trostburg Castle. The festive Mass, celebrated by Dean Georg Martin, provided a solemn setting for the many attendees.
Following the Mass, guests enjoyed warm tea and fresh doughnuts in the cozy parlor at Tresl's.
We thank everyone who celebrated this special day with us and look forward to next year!

The ARX winter issue is here!
The new ARX 2/2024 is finally here! In the coming weeks, it will be joyfully sent to all members and subscribers. The editorial team is excited and hopes that everyone else will also enjoy this issue.

Vernissage ‘Kaleidoscope’ – Exhibition Oswald von Wolkenstein Trostburg, on 8 August at 6 pm
The exhibition "Kaleidoskop" by artist Oswald von Wolkenstein Trostburg, which was on display at the Torgglturm of Trostburg from August 9 to October 31, has successfully concluded.
The vernissage on August 8 attracted numerous art enthusiasts and marked the beginning of an impressive exhibition that captivated the audience with its multifaceted works. The organizers extend their heartfelt thanks to all visitors for their great interest and the positive feedback on the artist's creations.

Extraordinary General Meeting at Trostburg
On October 16, the extraordinary general meeting of the South Tyrolean Castle Institute took place at Trostburg, the institute’s headquarters. The meeting was convened due to a necessary amendment to the statutes.
The evening concluded pleasantly with a tour of the Kaleidoskop exhibition by the artist Oswald von Wolkenstein-Trostburg and a relaxed gathering in the Karlszimmer.

Guided tour of the exhibition and concert in the Torgglturm of Trostburg Castle
On Wednesday, October 9th, Trostburg hosted a special cultural event that combined art and music in a historic atmosphere.
The event began at 3 p.m. with an exclusive guided tour of the “Kaleidoskop” exhibition, led by Oswald von Wolkenstein. The exhibition, under the patronage of the Sovereign Order of Malta, offered participants fascinating insights into the displayed works.
The musical highlight of the evening was the concert at 6 p.m. in the Torgglturm of Trostburg. Erich Ausserer and Anne Posim captivated the audience with their program “Di Lasso, Praetorius, Madrigals – Renaissance on Two Flutes,” bringing the sounds of the Renaissance to life in an impressive way.

Short study trip to Graubünden
04.-06. October 2024
At the invitation of the cultural institute PRO CASTELLIS, the association recently traveled to Graubünden. During the three-day trip, numerous historical sites were visited, including the Friedau and Haselstein castles, as well as hilltop castles like Festenstein.
It was a great trip with many lasting impressions!

Forum Literature: Conversations on SBI Libraries
On Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 7:40 PM, a conversation about SBI libraries will be broadcast on Rai Südtirol as part of the radio program "Forum Literatur." including the Historical Library of Castle Tures. The broadcast will later be available in the media library and can be downloaded.
For more information, visit the Rai Südtirol website:
https://www.raisudtirol.rai.it/de/
End-of-season dinner for all SBI employees
The traditional staff dinner took place this year on Monday, September 2, at Trostburg. In addition to the guides from Burg Taufers and Trostburg, the office staff, the board of directors, the auditors, and the library council were in attendance. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening.

THE TROSTBURG IN A SERIES ON ARTE
The time has finally come: ARTE has sent us the broadcast dates for the series KÖSTLICHES SÜDTIROL. It is about culinary visits to remarkable people and places where authentic cooking is still done with traditional ingredients from our region. A highlight for the Burgeninstitut: the director Francesca d'Amicis and her team visited the TROSTBURG extensively, inside and out, including the horses and gardens, and TRESL prepared SCHWARZPLENTENE RIEBLER on her wood-fired cooker.
Definitely watch it, the other parts of the series are also worth seeing!
KÖSTLICHES SÜDTIROL:
Teil 1 „Vinschgau und Meraner Land“: 01.September, 18.40 Uhr
Teil 2 „Vom Norden bis ins Eisacktal“: mit der Trostburg und Tresl 08. September, 18.40 Uhr
Teil 3 „Im Reich der Dolomiten“: 15. September, 18.40 Uhr
Teil 4 „Vom Ritten bis ins Unterland“: 22. September, 18.40 Uhr

Major Study Trip to the Netherlands (June 24–30, 2024)
From June 24 to 30 this year, a week-long study trip to the Netherlands took place. With a varied and exciting program, all participants had the opportunity to explore many fascinating sights. In addition to impressive castles and fortifications, beautiful gardens were also visited. The trip provided numerous valuable insights and new experiences.
