Landwirtschaftsmuseum Brunnenburg
Agricultural museum in Brunnenburg Castle in Tirolo, dedicated to life on steep slopes; the castle was home to Ezra Pound and is now a cultural centre.
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About the museum
Brunnenburg Castle stands on a glacial debris cone below Castel Tirolo and was built in 1250 by Wilhelm Tarant. It then passed through various owners: in 1356 to Heinrich von Bopfingen, in 1421 to Ulrich Putsch (later bishop of Bressanone) and from 1457 to Hans Kripp, whose family held it for about 350 years. In 1884 it was bought by the mayor of Tirolo, Michael Sonnenburger, and in 1903 by the entrepreneur Karl Schwickert, who had it rebuilt; after his death in 1927 it fell into ruin again.
Later the de Rachewiltz family made it their residence and a centre for cultural exchange. Between 1958 and 1962 the American poet Ezra Pound completed his work there, the Cantos.
Today the castle houses the South Tyrolean Agricultural Museum, which, under the motto “Vom Leben am Steilhang” (life on the steep slope), tells the story of mountain farm work and life.
Highlights
- South Tyrolean Agricultural Museum “Vom Leben am Steilhang”
- Castle from 1250 above Tirolo
- Where Ezra Pound completed the Cantos
- Cultural centre of the de Rachewiltz family
Permanent exhibition
- Museo agricolo «Vom Leben am Steilhang» – Exhibition on life and farm work on steep slopes at Brunnenburg Castle.
- Visitors per year
- approx. 10,010
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €5Children and young people under 18, students with a valid student card |
| Children & teens | €5free up to age 5 · Children and young people under 18: €5; free admission under 6. |
| Students & apprentices | €5With a valid student card. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €5 per personGroups of at least 10 people. |
| Guided tour for groups (supplement per person) | €5On request |
| Guided tour for school classes (supplement per person) | €2On request |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Bus line 221 Merano–Tirolo; bus line 222 Segenbühel–Croce di Tirolo.
By car
Paid parking · 15-min walk to the entrance
In Tirolo: at the bus terminus next to the pizzeria-wine bar, at the Hilpold garage near the school, and opposite the Raiffeisenkasse; the tourist portal also mentions paid parking at the Clubhouse.
From Merano you can reach Tirolo by car; from the village the castle is about 15 minutes’ walk away.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours on request for schools and groups, for a supplement. |
