What is the Zwölferturm tower and why is it so special?

The Zwölferturm, built in 1472, shapes the townscape and is the landmark of Sterzing. As a historic division between the old and new town, the tower tells the story of the eventful past of the Fugger town.

What can I discover in the Town Hall of Sterzing?

The historic Town Hall of Sterzing is considered a true gem throughout the Tyrolean region. Particularly worth seeing are the inner courtyard with the Roman Mithras stone and the traditional council chamber, which once hosted Empress Maria Theresa and is still used today for council meetings.

What can I experience at the Deutschhaus and museum?

In the former Teutonic Order commandery in the south of Sterzing, you will find the town and Multscher Museum. Here, you can experience the works of the renowned sculptor and painter Hans Multscher from Ulm and explore the town’s history up close.

Cultural experiences in Sterzing and the surrounding area

Discover history, architecture and special places

Other historical buildings Sterzing City Hall
closed opens on Fri at 08:00

Sterzing / Vipiteno

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Churches, chapels, religious centres The parish church Sterzing
closed opens on Fri at 09:00

39049 Sterzing / Vipiteno

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Churches, chapels, religious centres Church of St. Valentine, Valgenauna/Valgenäun
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Valgenäun / Valgenauna

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Museums and exhibitions South Tyrol Museum of Mining
closed opens on Fri at 10:00

Ratschings/ Racines

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Monuments, natural monuments The Sterzing / Vipiteno Swamp
yearlong

Sterzing / Vipiteno

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Churches, chapels, religious centres St. Peter- und Paul church and Jöchlsthurn
yearlong

Sterzing/Vipiteno

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Churches, chapels, religious centres Maria Trens Pilgrimage Church
closed opens on Fri at 09:00

Maria Trens

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Churches, chapels, religious centres The Holy Cross Parish in Wiesen
yearlong

Wiesen / Prati

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Museums and exhibitions Civic- and Multschermuseum Sterzing
closed opens on Fri at 10:00

Sterzing / Vipiteno

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Forts Castle Sprechenstein / Pietra
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Freienfeld / Campo di Trens

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Churches, chapels, religious centres The Church of St. Elisabeth at the Palace of the Teutonic Order
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Sterzing / Vipiteno

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Raised hides Moos Castle and Wiesenheim Palace in Wiesen
yearlong

Prati/Wiesen

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Churches, chapels, religious centres The Parish of St. Nicholas in Caminata/Kemanten
yearlong

Caminata/Kemanten

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Playgrounds Recreation area "Rosskopf Relax"
June - September

Sterzing / Vipiteno

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Churches, chapels, religious centres The Church of St. Magdalene of the Capuchin
closed opens on Fri at 09:00

Sterzing / Vipiteno

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Churches, chapels, religious centres "Kreuzkirchel" Church
yearlong

Sterzing / Vipiteno

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Viewpoints Wishing bell on the Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo
yearlong

Sterzing / Vipiteno

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Churches, chapels, religious centres St. John the Baptist church in Flains
yearlong

Flaines/Flains

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Monuments, natural monuments Gilfenklamm Gorge
closed opens on Fri at 09:00

Ratschings/ Racines

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Churches, chapels, religious centres The Church of St. Margaret at Sterzing
closed opens on Fri at 09:00

Sterzing / Vipiteno

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Churches, chapels, religious centres Stilfes / Stilves Parish Church
yearlong

Stilves/Stilfes

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Forts Welfenstein Castle
yearlong

Freienfeld

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Monuments, natural monuments The Monument to St. John Nepomuk in the New Town
open closes at 24:00

Vipiteno/Sterzing

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Raised hides Wolfsthurn Castle - South Tyrolean Museum of Hunting and Fishing
closed opens on Fri at 10:00

Ratschings/ Racines

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Churches, chapels, religious centres Holy Ghost Hospital church in Sterzing
closed opens on Fri at 09:00

Sterzing / Vipiteno

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Playgrounds Moassl waterfall Pfitsch Valley
June - October

Pfitschtal / Val di Vizze

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Churches, chapels, religious centres The Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre in Moos near Wiesen
yearlong

Prati/Wiesen

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Viewpoints Panoramic platform at Rosskopf
June - September

Sterzing / Vipiteno

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Monuments, natural monuments The Rosettaa Stone of Mithras and Roman Milestone in the Sterzing City Hall
closed opens on Fri at 08:00

Sterzing / Vipiteno

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Churches, chapels, religious centres Parrish church of St. James
closed opens on Fri at 08:00

Val di Vizze/Pfitsch

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Playgrounds A natural monument - the dripstone spring in the Burgum valley
June - October

Pfitschtal / Val di Vizze

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Churches, chapels, religious centres Church of St. Oswald, Mauls / Mules
yearlong

Mules/Mauls

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Forts Reifenstein Castle
closed opens on Fri at 10:00

Freienfeld / Campo di Trens

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Churches, chapels, religious centres The Church of Our Lady of Sorrows in St. Jakob
closed opens on Fri at 08:00

St. Jakob / S. Giacomo

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Other historical buildings Zwölferturm tower at Sterzing
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Sterzing / Vipiteno

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Highlights in the historic town centre of Sterzing

: The Zwölferturm, built in 1472, shapes the townscape and is the landmark of Sterzing. As a historic division between the old and new town, the tower tells the story of the eventful past of the Fugger town.
: The historic Town Hall of Sterzing is considered a true gem throughout the Tyrolean region. Particularly worth seeing are the inner courtyard with the Roman Mithras stone and the traditional council chamber, which once hosted Empress Maria Theresa and is still used today for council meetings.
: In the former Teutonic Order commandery in the south of Sterzing, you will find the town and Multscher Museum. Here, you can experience the works of the renowned sculptor and painter Hans Multscher from Ulm and explore the town’s history up close.

Mining up close in the Ridnaun Valley At the Mining Museum Ridnaun, you can immerse yourself in the history of mining – an exciting experience for all ages.
Castle Wolfsthurn Castle Wolfsthurn in Mareit impresses as a Baroque castle and today houses the Museum of Hunting and Fishing. Particularly interesting for families: a dedicated educational area for children and an informative themed trail outdoors.
Franzensfeste Fortress The Franzensfeste Fortress is one of the most impressive in the Alpine region and is considered a masterpiece of 19th-century Austrian military architecture. Today, it is a place of dialogue where architecture, history and contemporary art merge into a unique experience.
Experience culture – events & theatre The town theatre in Sterzing offers a varied programme of performances and cultural events.
Discover culture individually With Hearonymus audio guides, you can explore the region flexibly and at your own pace. Engaging stories and background information accompany you on your journey through the Alpine town of Sterzing, to churches and chapels in Pfitsch Valley or to many cultural highlights in Freienfeld. Discover more

Discover Castle Reifenstein & Maria Trens

Castle Reifenstein in the municipality of Freienfeld is one of the oldest and best-preserved castles in South Tyrol.
The pilgrimage church Maria Trens is an important spiritual site with impressive architecture.

Reifenstein Castle Reifenstein Castle Maria Trens Maria Trens

Churches & cultural diversity in Pfitsch and Freienfeld

Three castles and numerous churches and chapels shape the landscape in Pfitsch and Freienfeld. They tell the story of the region and are often set in unique locations.

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