Castel "Ciastel Colz"

*By car

- Coming from Innsbruck: take the A 13 and the A 22 toll motorway and exit at Bressanone/Brixen, following the signs to Brunico/Bruneck along the Val Pusteria/Pustertal road as far as San Lorenzo/St.Lorenzen. Follow the signs to Val Badia/Gadertal

- Coming from Verona-Bolzano: take the A 22, exit at Bressanone/Brixen and continue as above

*By train

The nearest train stations are:

- Brunico - 37 Km

- Bolzano (via Passo Gardena) - 72 Km (via Brunico) - 100 Km

- Connection train station - Alta Badia by the local bus SAD: www.sad.it

*By air

- Innsbruck - 130 km

- Munich - 330 km

- Venice Treviso / Venice Marco Polo - 180 / 200 km

- Verona - 213 km

- Milan Bergamo / Milan Malpensa - 310 /400 km

- Information airport transfer: www.suedtirolbus.it - www.cortinaexpress.it


Colz Castle, also called Rubatsch Residence, is a massive building, which boasts a curtain wall with four round towers and many embrasures.

The castle dates back to the year 1536, when Ferdinand I. permitted Hans von Rubatsch to build himself a residence. At the end of the 16th century the castle entered into the possession of the Lords of Colz. In the course of time, the building served many functions, like the one of a poorhouse. Finally, it entered into the possession of a farmer's family.

Colz Castle gained some popularity thanks to the knight Franz Wilhelm Prack zu Asch, also called "Gran Bracun", who lived in the Ladin valleys between 1573 and 1581 and was known for his cruel but heroic battles.

Finally, Colz Castle was restored, today it is privat. In summer some concerts are organised in the courtyard of the castel.