Vorst Castle

The castle complex consists of two residential towers with merlons and a wing structure enclosing an inner courtyard at the top of a rocky hill.

First documented in 1302, the castle passed through various noble families including the Counts von Vorst, Starkenberg, and Brandis before undergoing major expansion in the 1500s.

The medieval minstrel Oswald von Wolkenstein spent time as a prisoner within the castle walls according to historical records of the region.

Located along Strada del Passo dello Stelvio at coordinates 46.67845, 11.119564, the castle remains private property of the Fuchs family who manage the Forst brewery.

Two stone crosses mark the ceiling where, according to local tales, blood fell during a fatal game between brothers whose spirits still wander the castle halls.

Location: Algund

Address: Strada del Passo dello Stelvio, 7

GPS coordinates: 46.67845,11.11956

Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:50