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At a glance
- Type
- Historic village
- Elevation
- 523 m above sea level
- Area
- 51,290,000 m²
- Coordinates
- 46°38′24″ N, 11°33′59″ E
History and description
Klausen is an urban comune (municipality) and a village in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of the city of Bolzano. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
History
Klausen is first mentioned in 1027, in a document issued by emperor Conrad II, as Clausa sub Sabiona sita, meaning chasm below the Säben Abbey.
The emblem represents an argent dexter key on gules. The emblem was used as a seal from 1448, known from 1397 and granted in 1540 by Cardinal Bernhard von Cles, Bishop of Brixen.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Klausen».
Photos
Getting there
Klausen - ChiusaTrain, nearest
600 m as the crow flies
Klausen
Aeroporto di Bolzano-Dolomiti - Flughafen Bozen-Dolomiten27.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Klausen?
Klausen is in Klausen, in the province of Bolzano (Trentino-South Tyrol), Italy. GPS coordinates: 46.63992, 11.56635.
What else is there to see near Klausen?
Nearby you’ll find: Branzoll Castle (100 m away), Museo civico di Chiusa (200 m away), Säben Abbey (400 m 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 3 photos
- Chiusa - Klausen — rachel_thecat, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chiusa (Klausen) primera parte 01 — Álvaro de la Paz Franco, CC0
- Barbian Blick nach Klausen ins Eisacktal (1 05-2015) — Oliver Abels, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences