The castle of Brunico, an episcopal castle in the heart of the Val Pusteria hosts the MMM Ripa
Image gallery: Brunico Castle
The castle of Brunico overlooks the eponymous city and the Rienza from a hill. The bishop of Bressanone, Bruno von Kirchberg, built this castle in the 13th century to protect his territories in the Val Pusteria, laying the foundations for the city of Brunico.
Inside the fortress you can recognise the coats of arms of the bishops who used to live in this castle, including Albert von Enna (1323-1326), Ulrich Putsch (1427-1437), Andrea d'Austria (1591-1600) and the bishops of Spaur and Welsperg. Everyone of them expanded or restored a part of the castle. Unfortunately, most of the frescoes in the halls and rooms of the monument are not visible anymore.
Since July 2011 the castle of Brunico hosts the Ripa, the fifth museum of the MMM Messner Mountain Museums. This interactive museum was dedicated to mountain peoples like Sherpas, Indios, Tibetans, Mongols and Hunzas.
Contact info
- Vicolo Castello / Schlossweg 2 - 39031 - Brunico / Bruneck
- +39 0474 410220
- ripa@messner-mountain-museum.it
Opening times
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Admission
MMM Ripa:
€ 14.00 adults
€ 12.00 students
€ 12.00 seniors 65+
€ 12.00 groups (more than 15 persons)
€ 12.00 people with disabilities
€ 6.00 children and young people (6-18 years)
€ 6.00 school classes (6-19 years)
€ 32.00 family ticket (2 adults with children under 14 years)
€ 18.00 family ticket (1 adult with children under 14 years)
free for children under 6 years
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MMM Tour-Ticket - one visit each to the 6 MMM:
€ 55.00 adults
€ 45.00 students
€ 45.00 seniors 65+
€ 45.00 groups (more than 15 persons)
€ 45.00 people with disabilities
€ 25.00 children and young people (6-18 years)
€ 125.00 family ticket (2 adults with children under 14 years)
€ 65.00 family ticket (1 adult with children under 14 years)
More information
Brunico Castle and its museum stay open in summer and in winter, Tuesday rest day. Both remain closed in spring (April to mid-May) and in autumn (November to early December).
Season start winter 2025/2026 on December 7. Season start summer 2026 on May 10.
