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Castle, 1110
Reifenstein Castle
Castle in Freienfeld, Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Period
- Middle Ages, 1110
- Style
- Gothic art
- Protection
- Cultural heritage monument in South Tyrol
- Coordinates
- 46°52′41″ N, 11°26′41″ E
History and description
Reifenstein Castle (German: Burg Reifenstein, Italian: Castel Tasso) is a castle in Freienfeld, near Sterzing, in South Tyrol (northern Italy). It is located near a dried marsh, in the valley of the Eisack.
History
The castle is mentioned for the first time in the 12th century, and was modified in the 14th century. It is a property of the Thurn und Taxis counts, who have remained its owners until the present. It is famous for the decorated "Green Hall" with Gothic paintings and a woodcarved chapel-door, the stubes and the collection of armor. The castle also contains an original kitchen, bathroom and medieval sleeping bunks.
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Timeline
- 1110Built
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Photos
Getting there
Sterzing-Pfitsch - Vipiteno-Val di VizzeTrain, nearest
2.0 km as the crow flies
Reifenstein Castle
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
See on the mapMore castles in Trentino-South Tyrol
Frequently asked questions
Where is Reifenstein Castle?
Reifenstein Castle is in Freienfeld, in the province of Bolzano (Trentino-South Tyrol), Italy. GPS coordinates: 46.87801, 11.44463.
How old is Reifenstein Castle?
Wikidata dates it to 1110.
What else is there to see near Reifenstein Castle?
Nearby you’ll find: Sterzing (2.3 km away), Zwölferturm (2.5 km away), Castle Moos (2.5 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 9 photos
- Reifenstein Castle 2007 — Mike.fabian, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cartolina 1938 - Castel Pietra e Castel Tasso presso Vipiteno — Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Castel Tasso - Sala Verde — Llorenzi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castel Tasso 02 — Llorenzi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castel Tasso Pozzo — Llorenzi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vipiteno castel Tasso — Pierre Bona, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Burg Reifenstein 125DSC 0231 (49314786891) — János Korom Dr. >17 Million views from Wien, Austria, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Burg Reifenstein 125DSC 0232 (49314786811) — János Korom Dr. >17 Million views from Wien, Austria, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Burg Reifenstein 125DSC 0233 (49314292783) — János Korom Dr. >17 Million views from Wien, Austria, CC BY-SA 2.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences