The castle features exactly 365 windows, corresponding to the number of days in a year.
It contains 52 doors, matching the number of weeks in a year.
The interior includes a collection of 12 distinct rooms, intended to represent the 12 months.
The hunting museum displays historical equipment, trophies, and documents spanning several centuries of Alpine wildlife management.
The castle’s name is derived from the 'Wolf' coat of arms and the 'Thurn' (tower) structure.
The building was constructed as a residential palace rather than a defensive fortress, which explains its unique Baroque design in a mountain setting.
The chapel inside the castle features ornate Baroque altar pieces preserved from the 18th century.
Schloss Wolfsthurn is the only Baroque castle in South Tyrol that remains largely in its original state. Located in the Ridnaun Valley, it serves as the South Tyrolean Museum of Hunting and Fishing. The castle was the ancestral seat of the Counts of Sternbach, who held the property from the 16th century until the late 20th century. Visitors can tour the historic residential rooms, which feature original interiors, furniture, and stuccowork. The museum collection focuses on the cultural history of hunting and fishing in the Alpine region. Notable architectural features include the symmetry of the façade and the elaborate central hall. The castle is situated on a wooded hill overlooking the village of Mareta.
The forest path at the base of the hill looking upward toward the castle's symmetrical facade.
Wear comfortable walking shoes for the incline leading from the parking area to the entrance.
Allow extra time to explore the forest trail leading to the castle, which offers panoramic views of the valley.
Check the website for current guided tour availability as some rooms require a guide for access.
Attempting to enter the private gardens or restricted archive areas not marked for public access.
Closed on Mondays throughout the season; typically closed during the winter months from November through March.
Maintain a quiet volume inside the historical rooms; photography without flash is typically expected.
