Hocheppan Castle Chapel
The Castle Chapel in the south of the Hocheppan castle complex, also known as the Sistine Chapel of the Alps, truly bears witness to bygone days. Although it was consecrated in the Middle Ages, in 1131, both its architecture and the paintings that it contains have been almost completely and very well preserved. The Romanesque frescoes from the 13th century show typical motifs from the time when the castle was built, such as a hunting scene, or the famous “dumpling eater”. There are also frescoes with scenes from the life of Christ and the Apostles, which are among the best-preserved in Tyrol. That we can marvel at them today is thanks to the fact that they were uncovered in 1926, after having been painted over for many centuries.
Hocheppan Castle and its chapel can be visited as part of guided tours, available every 30 minutes from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the following days:
- 5. April – July: Thursday to Sunday
- August: Thursday to Monday
- September – 9. November: Thursday to Tuesday
At the following times:
- On the hour: guided tour of the castle
- Every half hour: Art historical chapel tour
Special tours for larger groups or outside these times are available on request. Guided tours are available in German, Italian and English.
For more information about guided tours, please contact the Tourist Association of Appiano at info@eppan.com or by phone at +39 0471 662206.
For all those who would like to get a first impression from home – click here for a virtual tour of Hocheppan Castle.