Historical city center Klausen

The City of Artists and Albrecht Dürer

The medieval city, which is surpassed in height by the mighty Sabiona Monastery mountain, proudly calls itself the "City of Dürer." Here, where the city was the scene of intense artistic activity just a hundred years ago, is where Albrecht Dürer stopped during his journey through Italy. He exploited his portrait of the city as a background for an allegorical copper-plate engraving titled "Das Grosse Glück" ("Nemesis").



Today, Klausen is still numbered among the most-beautiful of Italy's ancient cities: Its tower-studded facades, its wide alcove balconies, and the picturesque signs of its old inns and pubs were all that was needed to convince the club "I borghi più belli d'Italia" of its worthiness. And the "Treasure of Loreto" (a singular collection of works of art) in the city museum has got to be seen to be believed.
Approach
Once strategically situated at the important crossroads between north and south, this town is still easily reached by car or rail, and still serves as the hub of our multi-facetted region of wine and chestnuts: Klausen (523-1.160 m.a.s.l) is quickly and easily reached by car, bus, and rail, and from here emanate all the hiking trails and bicycle paths which will take you to all points of this fascinating region.
Parking
Close to the city center (with charge) or a bit away (without charge, approx. 10-15 min on foot)
Public transportation
Accessible by bus and train