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Lebenberg Castle
Lana, Merano & Surroundings
Description
Castel Lebenberg is one of the most beautiful castles in Burggrafenamt, built in the 13th century. By the lords of Marling. Very extensive castle complex of late gothic castle chapel with valuable frescoes including some from the 14th century. Picturesque courtyards, French Orna...

Castel Lebenberg is one of the most beautiful castles in Burggrafenamt, built in the 13th century. By the lords of Marling. Very extensive castle complex of late gothic castle chapel with valuable frescoes including some from the 14th century. Picturesque courtyards, French Ornamental Garden, Hall of Mirrors in the rococo style and knights hall with a large figure pedigree of the Counts of Fuchs, 1426 to its extinction in 1828 the owner of the castle, now since 1925 in the possession of the van Rossem van Sinoutskerke family, Farmer room with Gothic farm furniture and armory.

Above the village of Tscherms towers one of the most beautiful castles of the area: Castel Lebenberg. The landmark of Tscherms is visible from far away and enthroned on a moraine hill. It offers a beautiful view over the Etsch Valley.

The castle was built by the Masters of Marling, which then called themselves the Masters of Lebenberg. Later the Fuchs von Fuchsberg Family gained possession of the castle for nearly 400 years. Nowadays Castle Lebenberg is privately owned and the owners live here full time. Guided tours allow visitors to experience this architectural example of times long gone.

The well preserved castle has a lot to offer for visitors who are interested in arts and history: The 3 story chapel from the 14th century, romantic inner courtyards, a French flower garden, the hall of mirrors in Rococo style, an armoury as well as fully furnished rooms from various epochs and farmers rooms with gothic farmer’s furniture are among the many things to see.

Lovers of medieval murals will enjoy the precious gothic frescos which have only recently been discovered.

The imposing complex of buildings from the 13th century is fully preserved to this day and can be visited daily. 

Approach

FROM THE NORTH Munich – Rosenheim – Kufstein (A 12 Inntal Freeway, obligatory toll) – Innsbruck (A 13 Brenner Freeway, obligatory toll) – Brennero (A 22 Brennero Freeway, obligatory toll) – Bolzano (Exit Bolzano South) – Lana (MEBO-Highway) Munich – Garmisch – Innsbruck – Brennero (A 22 Brennero Freeway, obligatory toll) – Bolzano (Exit Bolzano South) – Lana (MEBO-Highway) Alternative: Brennero – Vipiteno – Passo Giovo – Val Passiria – Merano – Lana Oetztal – Passo Rombo – Val Passiria – Merano – Lana FROM THE WEST Ulm – Kempten – Fuessen – Fernpass – Imst – Landeck – Passo Resia (State Road 40 + 38) – Merano – Lana Bregenz – Feldkirch – Arlberg – Landeck – Passo Resia (State Road 40 + 38) – Merano – Lana St. Moritz – Ofenpass – Münster – Taufers in Muenster – Glorenza – Merano – Lana Zurich – Landquart – Klosters – Vereinatunnel – Zernez – Ofenpass – Muenster – Taufers in Muenster – Glorenza – Merano – Lana FROM THE EAST Lienz – Innichen – Val Pusteria (State Road 49) – (A 22 Brennero Freeway, obligatory toll) Bolzano – Merano (MEBO-Highway) – Lana.