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Eppan - many things to see

In the European region, which has a very extensive number of fortresses, with more than 180 castles, fortresses and historic residences, gastronomy and wine culture can be experienced in a truly cared-for ambience. Whether in a romantic castle or a comfortably furnished hotel, whether on holiday on a farm or in a comfortable private guesthouse – in Eppan at the Wine Road, you can relax with enjoyment and take in all the Mediterranean landscape has to offer.

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Castle Hocheppan Castle Hocheppan - Built on a steep rock wall high above Missian more details »

The “Messner Mountain Museum Firmian” at Castle Firmian/Sigmundskron The South Tyrolean National Monument Castle Firmian/Sigmundskron is one of the most ancient castles in the region as well as the site of one of Reinhold Messner’s “mountain museums” dedicated to the relationship between man and mountain. more details »

Lanserhaus Residence in St. Michael-Eppan A new cultural, social and tourist center was built in the heart of Eppan in the summer of 2005, proof of the variedness and economic importance of this community as the “Land of Castles, Lakes and Wine”. more details »

Burg Festenstein Burg Festenstein: at the edge of the Eppan district, just below Gaid and in a gorge, is Burg Festenstein. more details »

Hungerhausen Hungerhausen: lies on the road from Andrian to Terlan just to the north west of the Unterrain Church. more details »

Seeschlössl Seeschlössl: this romantic house is situated on the west bank of the large Montiggl Lake. more details »

Kreuzweghof Kreuzweghof (Pillhof): if you travel towards Bozen below Schloss Warth and the ruin Altenburg, you will see the Kreuzweghof (commonly called Pillhof) just before the crossroads to Frangart. more details »

Marklhof Marklhof: surrounded by vineyards and orchards, Marklhof lies above the valley of Bozen. more details »

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