The walls of the first Runkelstein Castle were built by the
Baron Wangen on an outcropping of porphyry on the outskirts
of the city in the 13th century. A renowned cycle of
frescoes from the 14th century depicts Tristan and Isolde,
while others show games, jousting, and giants and dwarves.
They are considered to be the most comprehensive and varied
of medieval secular frescoes still in existence anywhere in
the world. Tours of the castle daily except Mondays.
Restaurant open from 12.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.
Admission €8 (reduced €5,50) is one of the most important castles
for non sacred art in Europe with a scene of Tristan and Isolde. The
castle was build in the 13th century and it's seat of interesting
temporary exhibitions.
Runkelstein Castle can be reached by car or by bus (n. 12),
or by taking the 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, you can follow the path starting from the town central
Piazza Walther, going along the walking path next to the
Talvera river. You'd really enjoy it. As it takes only half an hour
of walking to reach it, Runkelstein Castle is an ideal destination
of excursions.
Recommended hotels and restaurants (we visited them...):
- Turmbach Appiano sulla strada del Vino - Eppan an der Weinestrasse
- Schoenblink-Belvedere San Genesio Atesino - Jenesien
