Places of interest

The old manors and castles, narrow alleyways and traditional farmsteads in the small village center have a timeless fascination. Along the old Roman road, the Via Claudia Augusta, the churches and the old milestone still bear witness to the centuries-long and eventful history of Partschins.

Stachlburg Castle, Partschins

This castle dates from before 1300 and was once the home of the Lords of Partschins. It is now the Castle Vineyard of Baron Sigmund von Kripp and his family. It is possible to visit the wine cellar and inner courtyard during weekly wine tasting events held every Thursday. The interios cannot be visited.

Gaudententurm – Tower of Gaudenz, Partschins

The mansion was originally built in 1348 by Meinhard, Edler von Gaudenz (an aristocrat from Gaudenz). Since that time it underwent several renovations, especially during the Baroque period. The Erker oval windows, sundial and coat of arms symbolizing the alliance, date back to the 17th century. In 1794 the house was bought by Anton Isser, a chronicler from Meran, who four years later changed his surname to ‘von Gaudententurm’ when entering the nobility. It was via his grandson, the Viennese physician and neurologist, Dr. Friedrich Leopold von Sölder zu Prakenstein (1867-1943) that the residence passed on to the present-day owners. The inner courtyard and cellars are open to the public during the weekly Schnaps tasting events.

The private interior rooms are not open for public viewing.

Spauregg Castle, Partschins

This stately home dates back to the XII century and is owned by the descendants of Knight Franz Ferdinand von und zu Goldegg The splendid gardens are the home of many Mediterranean trees as well as an old yewtree, a cypress and an incredible 140 years old, 45 mt. tall Mammoth Tree. The castle itself is not open to visitors.

Gravestone from the Roman era – Via Claudia Augusta, Partschins

At Hochhueben Hof farm in Partschins, a feudal holding of the Salzburg Bishops dating to the 14th century, a Roman gravestone has been built into the front wall of the house on the right side next to the entrance. An officer of the customs station in Töll did this to immortalize his firstborn son, who died only 21 years and 11 months old.

The letters D.M. on the seal (Dis manibus – the gods of death) and the manner of execution of the lettering appear to date to the first half of the 2nd century AD.

Roman tombs and coins have also been found across the courtyard.

Roman milestone of the Via Claudia Augusta, Rabland

The discovery of an ancient Roman Milestone proves that the old Roman road, the Via Claudia Augusta, which led up and over the Alps, ran through Töll and Rabland. This particular milestone is now housed in the Bolzano Civic Museum while a copy can be seen at the Hanswirt hotel, the old coaching inn at Rabland.

Parish church of St. Peter and Paul, Partschins

This church was first mentioned in a document in 1264 and rebuilt in late Gothic style in 1502. It is worth mentioning some marble sculptures and mural paintings as well as a wooden sculpture by the famous artist Jörg Lederer from Kaufbeuren.

Chapel of St. Jakob, Rabland

St. Jacob's Chapel was built in late Gothic style in 1513. On the outer wall, you can see two sundials from the 16th century. The chapel interior houses a pointed arch portal decorated with a little turret as well as two altarpieces.

New parish church of Rabland

The Christkönigskirche church, also known as the new parish church, was built between 1961 and 1963. The church has a flat-ceiling nave with a separate altar area. The two stained glass windows are by Heiner Gschwendt from Klausen, the church organ, consecrated in 1987, is by Andrea Zeni, and all other works of art connected with the church, including the granite fountain in front of the church and the statue of the Archangel Michael made of Lasa marble housed in a niche on the church square, are by the artist Friedrich Gurschler. Friedrich Gurschler was born in February 1923 on a farm near Unsere Frau in Schnalstal Valley and is an honorary citizen of Partschins.

Chapel of St. Helena, Töll

Gothic building which was first mentioned in a document in 1326. The interior of the chapel offers a statue of St. Helen, two neo-Gothic altars (consecrated to St. Nepomuk and St. Valentine) as well as a crucifix from the 17th century.

Open air Museum of technical machinery, Rabland

The collection includes three agricultural machines, all dating from 1903. They are 5mt. in height and are proof that the Vinschgau valley was once regarded as the bread-basket of South Tyrol. You’ll find the open air museum of Technical Machinery along the the Etsch cycle path in Rabland.