Hocheppan Castle Chapel

The Sistine Chapel of the Alps

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.

The castle chapel can be visited during the season as part of a guided tour at 11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00 and 16.00 on the following days.
March 23 to August: from Thursday to Sunday
September to the end of the season on November 3, 2024: daily except Wednesdays

Special group tours available every day on request!

The Hocheppan castle chapel is a cultural site on the “Alpine Romanesque Route”.

Guided tours may be canceled in rainy weather! For more information call +39 0471 662206

Attention: Hocheppan Castle is open up to and including November 3, 2024, after which it goes into winter break.