All the charm of Castel Thun in Val di Non
Today’s excursion will take you on a journey into the past: we take you back to medieval times, among the gardens and rooms of Castel Thun in Val di Non.
Not very far from Madonna di Campiglio, in the heart of Val di Non, you can visit this ancient castle that stands out for its beauty and dominates the valley from a hill above the village of Vigo di Ton. Surrounded by towers, walls, and a moat with a 16th-century patrol path, it was built surrounded by a complex system of fortifications.
The castle remained closed to the public until 2010 when, after a long period of restoration by the Autonomous Province of Trento, the doors were opened that for years had guarded silverware, porcelain, and ancient stoves, as well as paintings and portraits of Prince-Bishops.
What to see at Castel Thun
The beauty of this castle is not only due to its position and the perfect state of preservation of the exteriors, but above all to the precious furnishings. As soon as you cross the imposing Spanish Gate overlooking the drawbridge and enter the internal courtyard, you take a step back in time. Walking through the royal halls, it is possible to admire the kitchen of yesteryear, complete with cookware and objects used in the past for cooking, the library with 10,000 volumes, the bedrooms, the armory, and the majolica stoves.
Exhibitions and activities at Castel Thun
Especially during the summer period, Castel Thun hosts events and demonstrations inside the gardens surrounding the castle. It is possible to visit the castle accompanied by a guide, but also to participate in workshops and activities for both adults and children. On the Castello del Buonconsiglio website, you can find more information and better organize your visit.
How to get to Castel Thun
From the Hotel Alpina in Madonna di Campiglio, go down towards Pinzolo and continue until Ponte Arche. From here you can reach Trento (read What to see in Trento) and continue towards Fai della Paganella, then reach the village of Vigo di Ton and Castel Thun.
You will cross a part of Val di Non whose landscape is particularly suggestive not only during the spring period of apple blossom but also in the winter period: after a snowfall, the route to get there is picturesque and unforgettable. The journey will take just over an hour and a half.
At the foot of the castle, it is possible to park your car for a fee, and then walk up for 5 minutes to enter the castle. During the summer period, a shuttle bus service is also active, which takes you from the square in Vigo di Ton to the entrance of the castle.
Are you ready for your holiday in Madonna di Campiglio? At the Hotel Alpina we are waiting for you to organize excursions and visits to our unforgettable Trentino.
