Sights in Castelrotto - Summer and winter holidays in the Sciliar area

Parish church of Castelrotto

The Parish Church of St. Peter and Paul in Castelrotto hearkens back to the classic age. The church, also known as the “cathedral on the mountains”, disposes of a lovely high altar from the 19th century.

The church tower

The village’s emblem is the free-standing church tower with its 9 bells. It was built in the middle of the 18th century after the original had been seriously damaged by a fire. Visitors have the possibility to take part at guided tours to find out interesting information about the tower and his history.

Castelrotto’s hill with the Calvario mountain

The Calvario mountain or the „hill“, as the locals call it, is a popular recreation area where you can enjoy a wonderful view on Castelrotto, the Sciliar and the surroundings. A Via Crucis, lined with several chapels, leads from the church’s square to a little forest hill, where the castle of the Lord of Castelrotto used to rise. Nowadays the first tournament’s game of the Oswald von Wolkenstein ride takes place on this hill.