Is it possible to book the P2 (Compatsch) parking in advance?

The P2 parking lot in Compatsch cannot be reserved in advance. The current parking fee is €30.00 per vehicle per day. Between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., parking is prohibited on the Seiser Alm; during this time, the access barriers remain closed.

› How long does the drive to the Seiser Alm take? Are the roads very winding, steep, or rather narrow?

The drive takes about 20 minutes. The road is quite winding in some sections, but it is well-maintained and generally easy to drive.

Can you go up to the Seiser Alm for free with the Südtirol Guest Pass? Where can tickets for Line 10 be purchased — in cash or only by card?

The Südtirol Guest Pass is not valid for the Seiser Alm cable car, as it is privately operated. The Seiser Alm Express (Line 10) is also not included in the Guest Pass. Tickets for Line 10 are available only directly on the bus. A round-trip ticket costs €30.00. Payment is accepted in cash only.

Where can tickets for the regular buses and shuttle buses be purchased?

Tickets for the public bus lines (lines 170, 172, 176, 177, 179, and 185) can be purchased directly on the bus. These lines can also be used with the Südtirol Guest Pass. For the shuttle lines (lines 1, 2, 3, 3A, 5, 13, and 15), the following tickets are available at ticket machines: a one-day ticket for €4.00, a three-day ticket for €9.00, or a seven-day ticket for €11.00. The one-day ticket is also available at the tourist offices in Kastelruth or Seis am Schlern. The shuttle bus can also be used with the following cards: Combi Card, Nordic Pass, Seiser Alm Card Gold, and Südtirol Guest Pass.

Where are the public restrooms located?

The public restrooms are located in Kastelruth, at the bus station.

How can you reach Mount Calvario, and how long does the circular hike take?

The starting point for the hike to Mount Calvario is the historic square in Kastelruth. From there, the trail passes through the right arch of the current town hall. Along the route, hikers will encounter two chapels and reach the so-called Piazza del Cono (Kegelplatz). After completing the loop around the hill, the trail returns to the town square. The circular hike follows trail no. 15.

How can you reach the Marinzen Alp from Kastelruth?

From Kastelruth, the Marinzen Alp can be easily reached either by the Marinzen cable car or on foot. The hiking trail starts at the valley station of the Marinzen cable car and leads to the alp along trail no. 4/4A/11A

How can you reach the Seiser Alm from Kastelruth? By bus or by cable car?

From Kastelruth, you can reach the Seiser Alm by bus (Seiser Alm Express – Line 10) or by the Seiser Alm cable car from Seis.

Is the use of the Seiser Alm cable car and Bus Line 10 included in the Guest Card?

Since the Seiser Alm cable car is privately owned, the Südtirol Guest Pass is not valid. It is also not valid for the Seiser Alm Express (Line 10).

Which bus line goes to Ortisei?

Line 172 departs from Kastelruth (including from the Seiser Alm cable car) and goes directly to Ortisei (Sant’Antonio square).

Your holiday in Kastelruth

A warm welcome to the Dolomites region Seiser Alm!

A holiday in Kastelruth is …

… diverse, vibrant & deeply traditional

A holiday in Castelrotto/Kastelruth stands for a delightful break in one of the most vibrant villages of the Dolomites. Kastelruth is the largest holiday village in the Dolomites region Seiser Alm. Its historic centre has been named one of Italy’s most beautiful villages by the association “I borghi più belli d’Italia”. In the village centre, you can enjoy a leisurely stroll and immerse yourself in living traditions. Particular highlights include the Almabtrieb (traditional cattle drive), the Kastelruther Spatzen Fest (folk music festival), and the Bauernhochzeit (traditional farmers’ wedding). Look forward to a varied and pleasurable stay!

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Tradition, music, sports & more

Overview
Culture
Points of interest
Famous locals

A warm welcome to Kastelruth!

Kastelruth is the largest holiday village in the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm and is known for its beautifully painted houses in the historic village centre. This centre is listed among the “Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages in Italy. In your holiday in Kastelruth, strolling and shopping become a true pleasure. The classicist parish church and the baroque bell tower, which can be visited on guided tours, are also worth seeing. From above you can spot the Kofel, a porphyry hill right in the village: a recreational area, a Way of the Cross, and an adventurous playground for children.

Kofel Italy´s most beautiful villages in South Tyrol
Living traditions

When you spend your holiday in Kastelruth, you’ll quickly notice that culture, traditions and customs are actively lived here. Locals proudly wear their traditional costumes and celebrate religious processions for Corpus Christi, Thanksgiving, and the Kirchtag (church day). Highlights in the village include the Almabtrieb, the Kastelruther Spatzen Fest, and the traditional Bauernhochzeit. A particularly vivid insight into local customs awaits you in the traditional costume museum (Trachtenmuseum).

Traditional costume museum Events & Highlights
Information & points of interest

The municipality of Kastelruth comprises one main village with eleven hamlets and covers an area with an elevation range of around 2,000 metres. The name “Kastelruth” dates back to the 10th century and probably originates from the Latin "castellum ruptum". A splendid castle is believed to have once stood atop the Kofel hill.
In the historic village centre, buildings such as the Mendelhaus, Edenberg, Landhaus and Wolfwirt captivate visitors with their painted façades created by the local artist Eduard Burgauner. The parish church and the 82-metre bell tower are also well worth a visit.

Parish Church Bell Tower
Well-known personalities from Kastelruth

The folk and pop musicians Oswald Sattler, Alexander Rier and the Kastelruther Spatzen originate from Kastelruth. They perform here three times a year – in June, October and December. The highlight is the Kastelruther Spatzen Fest, attracting thousands of fans. Throughout the year, visitors can explore the Kastelruther Spatzen Museum. Kastelruth is also home to skiing stars Peter Fill, Denise Karbon and Florian Schieder. At the Museum Nostalgic Ski, you can discover how skiing has evolved over the decades.

Kastelruther Spatzen Fest

A village steeped in history in the heart of the Dolomites

A lively village in the Dolomites

The Marinzen Alpine pasture

An adventure-filled Alpine pasture above Kastelruth

Above Kastelruth, at an altitude of 1,500 metres, lies the Marinzen pasture – a popular excursion destination with a wonderful panoramic view. It is also the starting point for numerous hikes, such as the trail to the Schafstall hut. With the new Marinzen gondola lift, you can comfortably ascend from Kastelruth. At the top, kids can explore the new playground, while you enjoy the views or start your hike right away. The Marinzen Alm is also open for you in winter! Experience the snowy winter landscape with a breathtaking view of the Schlern, enjoy cozy walks in the snow, have fun in the kids’ fun park, and take a few laps on the sparkling ice rink right next to the alpine hut.

Churches, chapels, religious centres

Parish Church of Kastelruth

Kastelruth/Castelrotto

Raised hides

Trostburg Castle

Waidbruck

Churches, chapels, religious centres

Church steeple of Kastelruth

Kastelruth

Raised hides

Mount Calvary

Kastelruth

Viewpoints

Witches´ Chairs

Kastelruth/Castelrotto

Museums and exhibitions

School Museum & Shoemaker workshop

Kastelruth

Museums and exhibitions

Museum "Kastelruther Spatzen"

Kastelruth

Museums and exhibitions

Farmer´s Museum in Tschötscher Hof

Kastelruth/Castelrotto

Museums and exhibitions

Traditional costume museum

Kastelruth

Impressions of Kastelruth

The most beautiful impressions of the Dolomites Region

A man and a woman are walking while Kastelruth can be seen in the background

A man and a woman look at St. Valentine’s Church

Webcams Kastelruth

Kastelruth (Panocam)

Kastelruth - village square (Panocam)

Fri 29 May

Riding Tournament Oswald von Wolkenstein
Dolomites region Seiser Alm

Further dates available
Fri 12 Jun

Open Air of the Kastelruther Spatzen
Seis am Schlern

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Tue 28 Jul

Witches Night in Kastelruth
Kastelruth
Mon 06 Jul

Dumpling Festival
Kastelruth

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Fri 09 Oct

"Kastelruther Spatzen" music festival
Kastelruth

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Sat 28 Nov

Christmas in the mountain - Christmas market
Kastelruth

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Sat 19 Dec

Christmas concert of the Kastelruther Spatzen
Kastelruth
Sun 17 Jan

Traditional country wedding of Kastelruth
Kastelruth

Thu 09 Apr

Weekly market
Kastelruth

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Sun 26 Apr

Sunday get-together
Kastelruth
Sat 04 Apr

Flea market
Kastelruth

Further dates available
Sun 03 May

Marinzen Alp: Festival "Schellrodlmusig"
Kastelruth
Fri 08 May Bookable online

Seiser Alm Balance: Yoga on the Calvary hill in Kastelruth and healthy breakfast
Kastelruth/Castelrotto

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Wed 13 May

Visit of the school museum in Tagusens
School museum in Tagusens

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Fri 15 May

Live music at the Marinzen Alm
Kastelruth

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Fri 22 May

Exhibition by Markus Trocker and Kurt Mayrgündter – Art under the Schlern
Kastelruth

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Fri 29 May

Riding Tournament Oswald von Wolkenstein
Dolomites region Seiser Alm

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Wed 03 Jun Bookable online

Grand tour of the Dolomites
Kastelruth

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Fri 20 Mar

Concert by the alphorn players
Kastelruth

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Fri 05 Jun

Farmer´s market
Kastelruth

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Sat 06 Jun

Culinary weeks "Schlerngenuss"
in the participating restaurants

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Sun 07 Jun

Corpus Christi procession
Kastelruth
Wed 10 Jun Bookable online

Active Day: Guided via ferrata
Kastelruth

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Thu 11 Jun Bookable online

Day Trip: Lake Garda
Kastelruth

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Thu 11 Jun

Summer concert of the village band of Lengstein
Kastelruth
Fri 12 Jun

Open Air of the Kastelruther Spatzen
Seis am Schlern

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Sat 13 Jun

Morning get-together at the village square
Kastelruth

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Mon 15 Jun Bookable online

Guided village tour with aperitif
Kastelruth

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Tue 16 Jun Bookable online

Guided visit of the church steeple
Kastelruth

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Thu 25 Jun

Summer concert of the village band of Kastelruth
Kastelruth

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Sat 27 Jun

Church consecration festival of Kastelruth
Kastelruth

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Wed 01 Jul

Open-air exhibition: Art and Kofel
Kastelruth

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Thu 02 Jul

Summer concert of the village band of Kollmann
Kastelruth

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Information office

Tourist office Kastelruth

Kastelruth

Information about your stay

We answer your questions!

Everything you need to know about your holiday in Kastelruth and the village itself has been compiled for you here. If you still have questions, you can contact the team at the Kastelruth Tourist Office.

: The P2 parking lot in Compatsch cannot be reserved in advance. The current parking fee is €30.00 per vehicle per day. Between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., parking is prohibited on the Seiser Alm; during this time, the access barriers remain closed.
: The drive takes about 20 minutes. The road is quite winding in some sections, but it is well-maintained and generally easy to drive.
: The Südtirol Guest Pass is not valid for the Seiser Alm cable car, as it is privately operated. The Seiser Alm Express (Line 10) is also not included in the Guest Pass. Tickets for Line 10 are available only directly on the bus. A round-trip ticket costs €30.00. Payment is accepted in cash only.
: Tickets for the public bus lines (lines 170, 172, 176, 177, 179, and 185) can be purchased directly on the bus. These lines can also be used with the Südtirol Guest Pass. For the shuttle lines (lines 1, 2, 3, 3A, 5, 13, and 15), the following tickets are available at ticket machines: a one-day ticket for €4.00, a three-day ticket for €9.00, or a seven-day ticket for €11.00. The one-day ticket is also available at the tourist offices in Kastelruth or Seis am Schlern. The shuttle bus can also be used with the following cards: Combi Card, Nordic Pass, Seiser Alm Card Gold, and Südtirol Guest Pass.
: The public restrooms are located in Kastelruth, at the bus station.
: The starting point for the hike to Mount Calvario is the historic square in Kastelruth. From there, the trail passes through the right arch of the current town hall. Along the route, hikers will encounter two chapels and reach the so-called Piazza del Cono (Kegelplatz). After completing the loop around the hill, the trail returns to the town square. The circular hike follows trail no. 15.
: From Kastelruth, the Marinzen Alp can be easily reached either by the Marinzen cable car or on foot. The hiking trail starts at the valley station of the Marinzen cable car and leads to the alp along trail no. 4/4A/11A
: From Kastelruth, you can reach the Seiser Alm by bus (Seiser Alm Express – Line 10) or by the Seiser Alm cable car from Seis.
: Since the Seiser Alm cable car is privately owned, the Südtirol Guest Pass is not valid. It is also not valid for the Seiser Alm Express (Line 10).
: Line 172 departs from Kastelruth (including from the Seiser Alm cable car) and goes directly to Ortisei (Sant’Antonio square).