Caldes Castle belongs to the Autonomous Province of Trento and in summer it hosts performances and cultural events. It stands near the village of Caldes in the Val di Sole and resembles a large manor house more than a traditional fortress.
Its architectural style reflects late‑Gothic influences typical of fortified noble residences in the Alpine regions, as well as the many renovations that over time removed the outer walls, the drawbridge passageway, and the external bulwarks. According to legend, a young noblewoman was imprisoned in the room known as “the prison”, on the upper floor of the tower, after falling in love with a court minstrel.
History
Built in 1230 by the Cagnò family, the castle was transformed into a residence in the mid‑15th century. In 1464 it was donated to the Thun family, who incorporated the ancient keep into a square‑plan residential complex. At the beginning of the seventeenth century the building was further enlarged with the addition of a small northern tower. Later it passed into the hands of a local family, and it has recently been restored. Today it hosts exhibitions and cultural events.
How to get there
Caldes Castle is located in the Val di Sole, in the village of Caldes, a few kilometres from Malè. It can be reached by car via the road from Trento to Malè, passing through Cles, or by train on the Trento–Malè railway: Caldes station is directly opposite the castle.
For further information
Caldes Castle
Borgo Castello
38022 Caldes
Tel. +39 0461 492811
