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Ferien Obervinschgau

Castle Fürstenburg 

Medieval Castle Complex with modern use 

The Fürstenburg in Burgeis is a medieval castle complex. It was built between 1272 and 1282 by Bishop Konrad of Chur. In the 16th and 17th century it was partly renovated.


Today the castle is property of the monastery Marienberg and it is used as agricultural school and for conferences.


The grounds


Worth seeing is especially the keep with walls up to 3 metres thick. Furthermore this is also the oldest part. Moreover there are rests of mural paintings, rooms with beautiful panelling and coat of arms.


The chapel


It has a mural painting from the end of the 16th century, a modern tabernacle with crosses made of bronze by Martin Rainer (1964).

Guidet tours:

It is only open for the public in the summer months July and August with guidet tours in German or Italian language!


04th July to 29th August 11

guidet tours: Mondays at 02.00 pm and Thursdays at 10.00 am

No guided tours: on Monday 15th August and Thursday 18th August 2011

Meeting point: in front of the castle

Price: € 3,00 per person

Reservation: it is not necessary

Infomation: tourist office Mals, Tel. +39 0473 831190