Bruneck Castle

Incredible location & exhibits! I got a lot more than I paid for to be honest 😍 10/10

Loved the snack bar as well 😋

One of the best museums we've been, awesome experience for all those who love mountain sports and mountain culture 💚

Fascinating palace for those interested in learning about mountain life all over the world. Senior citizen, family, and children discounts are available. Parking at the bottom was free on Sundays and is in within about 100 meters from the entrance. You do walk up a fairly steep hill. Once inside the facility is very clean. There are many stairs to climb, husband did notice an elevator near the tower area. We were impressed with the amount of displays with adequate room to move without people bunching up together. Information was available in three languages. We got to tour the whole castle and each area was targeted by location and people. Maps were displayed showing the location being showcased. To get the most out of this museum plan on spending 2-3 hours. There are cinemas throughout, displays, and you are presented a map with a suggested route to follow. This is a showcase of collections and the castle is not the target of the visit. Young children may not appreciate the collection. Note on Sundays not much was open in the town itself. We found one open bar. Check the website as hours change season to season. Noticed that one visitor’s review stated no photos allowed beyond the first floor. We never saw any signs anywhere stating this, so I recommend you check with the staff before you begin your tour. We did notice some no touch signs and were respect. Lastly, the tower stairs are sometimes dark and narrow so it may be difficult to pass. The tower floor at the top was unnerving as it was weathered and you could feel the bowing as you walked around. The views were incredible but we got off quickly as we didn’t want to be up there with too many people. All in all we recommend this castle if you are in the area.

This is a phenominal museum with an absolutely astounding collection of documentary films featuring Reinhold Messner together with several floors of incredible artifacts that he has somehow brought back from his years of living with various groups of indigenous mountain people from Asia, Africa, South America and Europe. This remarkable museum is housed in Bruneck Castle which has been preserved with original frescoes and wooden walkways along the interior of the castle walls. This is an experience not to be missed! It's impact is profound!

Love our guide. It was just her second day. Nice guiding. Love the stories. The castle is in great condition. Taking pictures is only allowed on the 1st floor. So... just visit the castle if you are interested in. It is worthed.

Mountaneering life exhibit is very interesting and located in medieval castle makes great atmosphere. If you're passing by, it's worth a visit.

Be prepared to climb stairs but the view is worth it. There is paid parking on the way up but its relatively cheap.

Messner Travel treasures from around the world.

The castle and museum inside are my personal highlight of the small city Bruneck.

Depending on the length of your stay the walk from the center up to the castle allows beautiful view over the city and the Pustertal valley. Inside you will find a great museum of Reinhold Messner dedicated to the mountain folks with objects collected from all over the world.

A great place for relaxation and culture exploration!

Beautiful castle and location...worth a visit to top of hill even without paying entrance fee. Fascinating exhibitions, almost too much to absorb.

Thank you for the great cooperation in trying to find the "missing old lady". By chance we met the couple in San Vigilio and they really appreciated all the support.

The joy of Bruneck Castle is not its structure, but the fact that it hosts one of the the six Messner Mountain Museums.

It truly is a wonderful exhibition.

Nice castle, one hour-ish visit time, closed on Tuesday. Consider visiting also the cemetery next to it. Really worth it.

Beautiful castle in superb condition. The town of Bruneck below is also definitely worth a visit.

Amazing Town.
Allot of History..
Really really nice..
Great food and amazing people..
The water that flows through the river is amazing to drink

Insane history here. Well worth a visit

A wonderful museum with a deep impact on my mind and soul...

Love this place xD not the castle but the hill xD

The tower offers nice views

Impressive castle with awsome exhibition