Regional Museum of Hunting and Fishing Wolfsthurn Castle

Where hunting, fishing, and noble lifestyles make history

High above Mareit/Mareta near Ratschings/Racines stands the Regional Museum of Hunting and Fishing in Wolfsthurn Castle, just a few kilometers from Sterzing. Here, amidst Baroque splendor, awaits a cultural-historical journey: hunting artifacts, fishing ceramics, folk art – and rooms that still bring the noble world of the 18th and 19th centuries to life.

The museum, located in the historic main wing of the castle, takes you on a two-story story-filled journey: On the 1st floor, you will find the cultural-historical exhibition about hunting and fishing – with dioramas of native animals as well as the changing practices of hunting and fishing over time. On the 2nd floor, the originally preserved state rooms lead you through the living worlds of the nobility: furniture, paintings, fabric wallpapers with hunting motifs, and a sparkling crystal chandelier tell the story of Baroque life.

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On the 2nd floor, the originally preserved state rooms lead you through the living worlds of the nobility: furniture, paintings, fabric wallpapers with hunting motifs, and a sparkling crystal chandelier tell the story of Baroque life.

In the basement, there is an educational area for children and families. Interactive stations, animal sounds, and a bear cave turn environmental and hunting history into an experience. The themed trail “Forest and Water,” reachable from the village within ten minutes on foot, connects nature experience and museum with many hands-on stations along the castle pond.

Offers & Prices

The museum is situated in Mareit/Mareta near Ratschings/Racines, on a hilltop with a beautiful view over the village. The Baroque Wolfsthurn Castle can be reached via a pleasant walking path from the village center.

Yes – parking is available in the village center of Mareit/Mareta. Two paths lead from the parking lot to the castle:

The short uphill footpath takes about 5 minutes to the castle entrance.
The 1 km long themed trail “Forest and Water” with display panels and interactive stations leads through the forest to the castle. It is stroller accessible.

You can take the train to Sterzing/Vipiteno and then continue by bus line No. 312 to Mareit. From the bus stop, a pleasant hiking trail leads directly to the museum. You can find the current timetable here.

The museum is open from April 17th to November 9th – Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sundays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The museum is closed on public holidays. The last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

Yes, the castle and museum grounds are accessible to people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users.
Please contact the museum before your visit so they can open the accessible rear entrance for you. This way, you can drive directly to the castle by car.

No, dogs are not allowed at Wolfsthurn Castle.

You can reach the Regional Museum of Hunting and Fishing at Wolfsthurn Castle by phone at +39 0472 758121 or by email at info@wolfsthurn.it.