The original core of Scena Castle is dated back to 1346, and was then restore and enlarged in the second half of the XIX century by the Archduke of Austria, who moved there with his beloved lady for whom he renounced the throne. His successors, the counts of Meran, still live in the castle. The castle had a turbulent history. One of its famous owners, Petermann von Schenna, one of the favourites of the Duchess Margherita Maultasch, the last countess of Tyrol. During the next centuries it had been held by different lords till is passed to the Archduke of Austria.
The Scena Castle is particularly admired for the gothic Mausuleum in front of the old parish church, and the armoury, one of the most precious in Europe. Worth a visit are the knights' rooms with excellent paintings, the many art objects and the portrait gallery. Moreover, inside the castle of Scena there is one of the most complete collections on Andreas Hofer in the whole South Tyrol.
Opening times of Scena Castle
Closed until 24 March
Guided tours only: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday at 11.30 a.m.
Closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Every Monday and Thursday guided tour in the evening at 9 p.m.
Prices of Scena Castle
Adults € 12,00
Children (up to 14 years) € 5,00
Tour groups (20 persons or more) booking required: info@schloss-schenna.com
€ 8,00 p.p. plus flat fee of € 30,00
Scena Castle: how to get there
From Austria and Germany:
- Brenner-Autobahn (A 13)
- Exit Bozen-Süd/Meran
- "MeBo" expressway
Towards Meran (SS 38)
- Exit Meran-Süd/Sinich
- then follow signs to Schenna (approx. 5 km)
From Switzerland:
- Main road through Vinschgau (SS 38) - to Algund - "MeBo" expressway towards Bozen (SS 38) - Exit Meran-Süd/Sinich - then follow signs to Schenna (approx. 5 km)
Where to park in Schenna
- Raiffeisenkasse underground garage - 200 m
- By the Mausoleum - 200 m
- By the school - 100 m
For further information
Scena castle
Schlossweg 14
I-39017 Schenna / South Tyrol
Tel: +39 0473 945630
