The surroundings of Appiano is one of the richest areas in castles on European scale. Embedded among fruit orchards and vineyards, it is located only a stone’s throw from the city of Bolzano. Particularly worth to be visited is Castel d’Appiano and its beautiful castle chapel. In summer the lakes of Monticolo are ideal if you seek refreshment.
This view from above offers a breathtaking picture of a varied cultural and natural landscape: golfers among medieval castle walls and the autumnal scenery invite to join in.
Scary stories and Medieval murals that every year again are revitalized by the vegetation and the visit of a great number of people, as well as their lords. In Appiano, we did a special walk, the Walk of the Three Castles, named “Dreiburgenwanderung”.
One of the highlights in Oltradige is a tour of the Three Castles in Appiano. We meet Baron von Hohenbühel Dr Carl Phillipp, who passionately shares his knowledge about Castel d‘Appiano, Castel Boymont and Castel Corba. Together, we visit the „Kreideturm“ tower and Castel Boymont.
More than 180 castles, mansions and residences surround the municipality of Appiano, conveying a special atmosphere to this region and taking you on a time travel. For your orientation, there is a castle map, showing you where the historical buildings are located, as well as giving detailed information on the back page.
This map is available at the tourist office of Appiano at the Piazza Municipio in S. Michele. For further information on the historical buildings, also see the following articles.
