The impressive Rodengo Castle towers high above the Rienza river and is particularly famous for its Iwein frescoes
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Rodengo Castle is one of the biggest and most impressive fortified castles in South Tyrol and boasts not only a unique and prestigious position above the gorge of the Rienza river, but also numerous rooms and cellars in its interiour. The castle was built by Friedrich von Rodank in the 12th century and stayed in his possession until about 1300. In the 16th century the family of the famous minnesinger Oswald von Wolkenstein restored and enlarged it.
Today, it is still in the possession of Oswald von Wolkenstein's successors and a part of it is even occupied. It also hosts a museum. Most of the furniture in the exhibition rooms dates back to the late Renaissance.
Rodengo Castle gained much popularity when in the year 1972 the famous Iwein frescoes were discovered. These 11 wall paintings in the great hall of the castle date back to the time period between 1200 and 1220 and are the oldest secular frescoes in the German language area. They tell the story of Iwein, one of the knights of King Arthur's Round Table.
Contact info
- Villa / Vill 11 - 39037 - Rodengo / Rodeneck
- schloss.rodenegg@gmail.com
Opening times
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
€ 10.00 adults
€ 8.00 groups (15 and more persons)
€ 6.00 young people (10-18 years)
€ 4.00 children (6-10 years)
free for children under 6 years
guided tour included
More information
The castle is accessible only during a guided tour: Tours are offered at 11.30 am and 2.30 pm, reservation is not needed. Registration for groups of 15 and more persons exclusively on schloss.rodenegg@gmail.com (at least one day prior).
Rodengo Castle stays open every year from early May to mid-October, Saturday rest day. It remains closed in winter. Season start 2025 on the 1st of May.
