Schloss Naudersberg
Privately run former court castle above Nauders with a castle museum (torture chamber, prison cells, Gothic parlours), café and holiday apartments.
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About the museum
The castle towers above the border village of Nauders and was built as a court castle of the sovereign at the beginning of the 14th century; it is first mentioned in documents in 1325. After the Engadiners plundered and burned it down in 1499, it was rebuilt to its present size and thereafter served as a courthouse and prison. Until 1919 it remained the seat of state authorities, including the district court.
Since 1980 the castle has belonged to a private family, which restores it continuously and has made it accessible to visitors. Today large parts are set up as a museum, the Palas contains two holiday apartments, and a summer café is also part of the house.
The castle museum shows period rooms in their 16th-century state, the court offices, a Napoleon room and the castle chapel. Particularly impressive are the prison cells and the prison kitchen on the ground floor, the torture chambers with original instruments and shackles, the smoke kitchen and the Gothic parlours with medieval furniture; there are also the stories surrounding the sorcerer Florian Scheibenstock, a gallery with paintings by artists from Nauders in the former armoury, and exhibitions on agriculture and trades.
Highlights
- Torture chambers and prison cells with original instruments and shackles
- Smoke kitchen and prison kitchen
- Gothic parlours with medieval furniture
- Napoleon room and castle chapel
- Picture gallery of artists from Nauders in the former armoury
- Summer café in the castle
Permanent exhibition
- Schlossmuseum – Tour through the prison cells, torture chambers, smoke kitchen, Gothic parlours, court offices and castle chapel of the former court castle.
- Operated by
- Privatbesitz, Familie Laurent
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Children & teens | €5free up to age 10 · Children aged 11 to 15 accompanied by parents €5; children up to 10 accompanied by parents free. |
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 10 |
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The house describes the castle museum as exciting for the whole family; children up to 10 years accompanied by parents have free admission.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Café
Summer café in the castle; two holiday apartments are also rented out in the Palas.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | According to the Nauders tourist board, the castle tour takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 pm in the autumn season. |
