Kastelruth
Photogenic village in the South Tyrolean Dolomites, Kastelruth sits at around 1,000 metres elevation near the Seiser Alm alpine meadow and is a recognised member of Italy's "most beautiful villages" list. It has an unusual concentration of cafés, restaurants, and historic churches for its size, with vineyards in the surrounding area. Part of its municipal territory falls within the Sciliar nature park, making it a practical base for both summer and winter exploration of the wider Dolomites region.
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- Population1,545
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.1 km2.6 mi
Nearest airports
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Kastelruth: quick answers
Where is Kastelruth?
Kastelruth is in Bolzano-Bozen, Italy, about 18 km11 miles in a straight line from Brixen.
How do you get to Kastelruth?
The nearest airport is Bolzano (BZO), about 48 min away by road. The nearest train station is Waidbruck-Lajen - Ponte Gardena-Laion, about 14 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kastelruth?
The warmest month is July, averaging 13°C56°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -6°C21°F. The wettest month is May, with about 118 mm4.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kastelruth?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 11 restaurants, 5 cafés and 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Kastelruth?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Fiera di Primiero and Pieve Tesino.