Juval Castle rises on a steep rocky spur, was built in 1278 by Hugo von Montalban in a strategic position in the middle of Venosta, Passiria and Senales Valleys. It lies at the beginning of the latest, in a high position, very strategic in case of defence.
Behind it there are the Alpine peaks, many of them over 3000 m. Besides it is a wonderful castle, it ought its name to the fact that its owner is Reinhold Messner. Well-known is the room of the thousand joys, so called for the breathtaking scenery you can enjoy from its windows.
Since 1983, the castle is the residence of Reinhold Messner who, after a restoration, put in it artistic Tibetan collections, a mask collection from the 5 continents, a photo gallery dedicated to the mountains and a botanic trail. The great mountaineer and writer opens his castle to the public in the good season and the occasion of exhibitions.
Prices of admission
| Ticket | price |
|---|---|
| Adult | € 14,00 |
| Children aged 6 – 18 | € 6,00 |
| Student | € 12,00 |
| Senior citizens (65 and above) | € 12,00 |
| Family ticket (2 adults with children under 14 years) | € 32,00 |
| Mini Family ticket (1 adults with children under 14 years) | € 18,00 |
| Groups (15 people or more) | € 12,00/person |
| School classes | € 6,00/person |
| People with disabilities | € 12,00 |
| with Geo-Card | 2 tickets for the price of 1 |
Opening times
From the fourth Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November: Thursday to Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Day off: Wednesday
How to get there
By car: From Meran on road no. SS38 in the direction of Reschen Pass as far as the free Juval car park on the road between Naturns and Staben. There is no parking at the castle.
By train: stop in Stava (approx. 90 minute walk from the station)
By foot:
There are three walks to MMM Juval:
- From Ciardes following the no. 3 waymark in the direction of Juval Castle (approx. 1 1/2 hours)
- From Stava following the no. 1 waymark and then the val Senales (no. 3 waymark) in the direction of Schloss Juval (approx. 1 hour)
- Along the road leading to Juval (possibly using the shuttle bus for the first half) to Unterortl and then following the Ortlsteig path in the direction of Schlosswirt Juval (approx. 1 1/2 hours)
For further information
Castel Juval - MMM
Juval 2, Castelbello
Tel.: (+39) 0471 631264
