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Tower – The history of the Ahrntal

From Easter to All Saints' Day, there is an exhibition on the history of the Ahrntal Valley on the 6 floors of the keep. Today, the Tauferer Ahrntal is considered one of the most beautiful high valleys in South Tyrol and at the same time has a rich past. The valley was shaped by the powerful Tauferer family, the rich copper mine in Prettau and the Anabaptist movement in the 16th century. The events of the wars also left their mark on the Ahrntal, but the inhabitants successfully withstood the fascist oppression. Recent times have brought the valley not only fame, but also a flourishing economy thanks to the flourishing tourism industry.

1st floor: Early history, 2nd floor: Middle Ages, 3rd floor: The Reformation, 4th floor: Lifeworld of the population, 5th floor: Events of war, 6th floor: Tourism

EXHIBITION
„The History of the Valley“
daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(29.03.-03.11.2024)

Exhibit Silent forces of evereday life – Folk belief

The special exhibition focuses on a medieval and at the same time social topic of popular beliefs. These are very often combined with religious aspects and seemingly empirical experiences of the afterlife, which we like to call ‘superstition’. The exhibition, curated by Marie Rubner on behalf of the Südtiroler Burgeninstitut can be seen at the Castle of Taufers from 29 March to 3 November 2024.

The exhibition highlights religious customs and rituals as well as the view of the world, the cosmos and people. In many cases, people who believed in otherworldly powers tried to appease or promote them in order to utilise them for their own safety, health and salvation. He resorted to whatever seemed to help him. Although religion offered him guidelines for eternal life, it only provided very limited protection from floods, toothache or the torments of the soul. Processions with field and weather blessings, the collection of relics and indulgences, but also the advice of witches with their gemstones and crystals or the tinctures of quacks promised instead direct success. In the end, they wanted to understand the interplay of forces and set out with the alchemists in search of the Philosopher's Stone.... The exhibition works with texts, exhibits and pictures. The protagonists are unicorns, basilisks and monsters as well as thinkers and mystics. The most important exhibits come from the Brixen Hofburg, the Brixen Pharmacy Museum, the Kirchler Mineral Museum in St. Johann and the Castle of Taufers.
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Exhibit: Silent forces of everyday life - Folk belief
every day form 10am to 5pm 29.03.2024 - 03.11.2024

For Children and the Brave Ones

Tower rappelling

Rappelling from the keep is something truly special during the summer months. In collaboration with experienced mountain guides, there is the opportunity to rappel down from the 40 m high tower of the castle. By appointment and arrangement only.

Registration:
+39 0474 771 489
info@kreaktiv.it
book now

Witching hours

In July and August and from Christmas to Easter, witching hours take place once a week at Taufers Castle. Children (from 6 years old) are accompanied through the interior of the castle without the parents (!). There is an exciting legend to tell in every room. Registration in summer with all tourist offices in the Ahrntal, in winter with the Speikboden ski school.
Tourismusverein Sand in Taufers (Sommer)
+39 0474 678076
Skischule Speikboden (Winter)
+39 0474 678526

Lantern hike

In collaboration with the Sand in Taufers tourist association, there is the opportunity to experience the castle at night from December to Easter. Lanterns accompany you from the center of Sand in Taufers along the footpath to the castle. There is a guided tour through the historical rooms of the castle and then a warm refreshment in the vault of the knight’s tavern. Registrations at +39 0474 678076.

Playing at Taufers Castle

In collaboration with the Tourist Association of Sand in Taufers in the summer months of July and August children can be a knight or a damsel of the castle! Wouldn’t that be something special for you? At the Taufers Castle you can dress up and live a day in the Middle Ages. Do you want to personally experience how, years ago, one lived in the castle, how they fought, danced and played? For older children there are “Knight games” where you can take part in tournament-fights and be knighted. The adventure can begin … and you’ll be amazed! Reservation: +39 0474 678076, +39 0474 671136, info@taufers.com, info@ahrntal.com

Celebrations and festivals

Weddings

Taufers Castle offers a fairytale atmosphere for the most beautiful day of your life. Each year weddings are given limited dates from April to mid-June and September to October. After an aperitif in the castle garden or in the inner courtyard, you can dine in the 220 m² large halls of the Kornkasten. Afterwards there is the opportunity for a beautiful party in the vault of the old cellar. Due to the size of the hall, even larger weddings can be accommodated so that no guest is left behind. You are free to choose your own catering, but we are happy to help you find it.

Private celebrations

The castle garden, inner courtyard, the Gothic cellar and the two 220 m² halls in the granary can also be rented for private parties with a limited number of people. Companies and larger private celebrations find an attractive atmosphere here.

Ritterschänke 

In the inner courtyard of Taufers Castle you will find the knight tavern (Ritterschänke). South Tyrolean specialties are offered in a special ambience, suited for celebrations, company dinners and aperitifs. We are also happy to accommodate travel groups. Open from the beginning of June to the end of September. In October and November, Törggelen also takes place on weekends in the beautiful vault of the Ritterschänke. For information and reservations, please contact info@ritterschaenke.com or call 0039 342 51 31 540. Latest news at www.ritterschaenke.com We look forward to your visit.

Movies

Due to its original state of preservation, many films and documentaries were filmed at Taufers Castle. Among others, „Burg Schreckenstein“, „Der Judas von Tirol“, „Ein verborgenes Leben“, „Just Married“, „Die Rote Violine“, „Narziss und Goldmund“, „König Laurin“, „A guitly rebel“, „Le ali della vita“, „Tutto suo padre“ und „La più bella serata della mia vita“. Many famous actors and directors filmed at Taufers Castle, perhaps you will find a famous personality in the castle walls the next time you visit the castle…

Here you will find a link to the short film about Taufers Castle, which was made in 2013 by Sora-Film, commissioned by the South Tyrolean Castle Institute. At Taufers Castle you can also purchase a detailed documentary film about Taufers Castle.

link to the movie

News

30.07.2024

Taufers Castle is open in the winter every day!

Taufers Castle is in winter mode from 4.11.24 to 17.04.25. The castle is open daily with guided tours of the interior rooms. Special exhibitions and the garden can only be visited again from Eastern 2025.

25.07.2024

Film shoot “Detective von Fock”

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During filming, it may be that a room in the castle cannot be visited. Otherwise, the castle is open and the interior can be visited with a guide.