One of the three destinations of the Three Castles’ Walk and at the same time Appiano’s most famous castle towers above Missiano
One of the main fortified Castles of South Tyrol is enthroned on a rugged rock face above Missiano (Missian): It is Appiano Castle (Burg Hocheppan, in German) which history dates back to 1125 AD and Lord Ulrich II of Appiano - some researchers, however, claim that it has emerged in a subsequent date. In 1158, the Lords of Appiano attacked a papal delegation and were punished by Henry the Lion with the demolition of the fortress. The castle was soon rebuilt. After the Counts of Enzenberg, the municipality of Appiano acquired the property in 2016.
Appiano Castle is well protected: The defending parts date back to the 16th century and are completed by a turret outside the circular wall. Also the Chalk Tower (Kreideturm), approx. 10 minutes away, is part of the complex. The pentagonal donjon, however, is one of the few of its kind. Inside the building there are a tavern and the castle chapel which boasts one of the best preserved fresco cycles all over Tyrol dating back to the 13th century. Appiano Castle can be reached from the village in a 45-minute walk - the chapel and the castle can be visited during a guided tour.
Contact info
- Via Castel d'Appiano / Hocheppanerweg 16 - 39057 - Missiano Appiano / Missian Eppan
- +39 0471 662206
- hocheppan@eppan.com
Opening times
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Admission
guided castle tour:
€ 6.00 adults
€ 5.00 young people (15-18 years)
€ 5.00 seniors
€ 5.00 students
€ 5.00 people with disabilities
€ 4.00 children (6-14 years)
free for children under 6 years
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family ticket:
€ 16.00 three and more persons
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groups (per person):
€ 5.00 15 and more persons
€ 2.50 school classes (6-19 years)
More information
On Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 10 am to 5 pm, the Appiano Castle Festival will take place. At Appiano Castle and Boymont Castle, you can enjoy a diverse programme of medieval dances, sword fighting, armor displays, interactive workshops, and an exciting jousting tournament.
Appiano Castle, including the chapel, is only accessible as part of a guided tour: The opening hours refer to the castle tour, which is offered from 11 am to 4 pm at every full hour. The art history tour of the chapel is available on the half hour until 4.30 pm.
Special tours for larger groups or outside these times are available upon request. The tours are conducted in English, German, and Italian.
The courtyard with the castle tavern is freely accessible: The tavern is open from 10 am to 6 pm, serving hot food from 11 am to 3.30 pm, Wednesday rest day. The menu focuses on dumplings. Reservations can be made by calling +39 333 6698212.
Appiano Castle and the castle tavern stay open every year from April to early November, rest days depend on the season. They remain closed in winter. Season start 2025 on April 5.
