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Tyrol Castle – Tirol Castle Chapel Entrance relief 2📷 Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0

Tyrol Castle

Tirolo, Italy

History

The medieval castle that gave the region of Tyrol its name, now a museum of South Tyrol’s history with a Romanesque chapel. It is reached on foot from Tirolo village above Merano in about 20 minutes.

Nearest town
Tirolo, Italy
Category
History & culture
GPS
46.6930, 11.1460

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camper-Stellplatz SchneeburghofCampsite
    2 km from Tyrol Castle · 58 pitches
    CaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Live Merano CampingCampsite
    3 km from Tyrol Castle · 91 pitches
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping HermitageCampsite
    5 km from Tyrol Castle
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Radlstadl SaltausCampsite
    6 km from Tyrol Castle · 20 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping PasseierCampsite
    6 km from Tyrol Castle
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Area Camper CaregnatoMotorhome stopover
    9 km from Tyrol Castle
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Tyrol Castle?

Tyrol Castle is in Tirolo, Italy, at GPS 46.6930, 11.1460. It is about 8 km from Avelengo.

Can you camp near Tyrol Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camper-Stellplatz Schneeburghof, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 28 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Tyrol Castle?

Tyrol Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Val Venosta: Merano to Lake Resia and the Stelvio.

What is there to see near Tyrol Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road (24 km), Ötztal Glacier Road (32 km), Sanctuary of San Romedio (37 km) and Alpe di Siusi (40 km).

When is the best time to visit Tyrol Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)