The ruins of Castle Greifenstein

General description

First documented in 1159, the ruins were destroyed many times due to fires and battles, and have always been rebuilt. The castle ruin today bears the name “Sauschloss”, which literally translated means “pork/pig castle”, as according to a legend a pork was thrown out of the castle.

The ruins are only 15 minutes walk from the restaurant Noafer in Cologna/San Genesio.

Description to arrive at destination

From the A22 take the motorway exit Bolzano south, and follow the signs towards Jenesien.Continue along the Jenesien road for about 3.5 km until you reach the turn off for Glaning (attention:The turn off is a tunnel).Drive for a further 3.5 km on the Glaning road until you see the sign for Gasthaus Noafer on the left. 

Recommended season
yearlong
Hike to castle ruin Grifo/Greifenstein
Peer TV
Royal holidays
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Sleep like a queen in the castle hotels and stately residences in Bolzano and environs!
Contact
Südtirol Bolzano
Via Pillhof 1
39057 - Frangarto (Bolzano) - Südtirol/Alto Adige - Italy