Castle San Michele

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The Medieval Heart of Val di Sole

A Journey Inside the Castle Walls

With eyes turned toward the Ortles-Cevedale peaks and feet planted on the millennial stones of Alpine history, Castle San Michele is not just the symbol of Ossana and Val di Sole, but a panoramic balcony suspended in time. Beneath its imposing 25-meter keep wind the alleys of an authentic village, renowned for its unique atmosphere and beautifully preserved traditions.

AUDIO GUIDE INCLUDED

Visiting the Castle

Starting from summer 2026, visits to Castle San Michele will include an audio guide available in 3 languages (ITA, EN, DE). The audio guide can be accessed for free directly from your own device, or you can rent an MP3 player at the ticket office for €2.00.

OPENING HOURS

From June 15th to September 13th
Open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (last admission at 5:30 PM)

TICKET PRICES

FULL PRICE TICKET	€5,00
REDUCED PRICE TICKET Children and youth (ages 6 to 18) Val di Sole residents Students	€3,00
FAMILY TICKET (2 adults + 2 children)	€13,00
FREE ADMISSION Children from 0 to 6 years old Trentino Guest Card holders Ossana residents People with disabilities and their companion	FREE

GROUP TOURS

Guided tours of the castle can be booked for groups by emailing: castellosanmichele@visitvaldisole.it.

Upcoming Experiences

07 July - 25 August 2026

Ossana - Castello San Michele di Ossana
each Tuesday - 3:30 PM

Little Potters at the Court of Ossana

Ossana Castle hosts a workshop for kids who want to learn the ancient art of pottery.

01 July - 26 August 2026

Ossana - Castello San Michele di Ossana
each Wednesday - 2:30 PM

The Castle's Curse

Help the Wizard through challenges and clues: find the secret ingredients to break the curse of Ossana Castle!

25 June - 03 September 2026

Ossana - San Michele Castle
each Thursday - 9:00pm - 10:30pm (family edition)

A spooky night in a castle

Evening tour among the secrets of Castel San Michele with a storyteller

Other available dates

17 July 2026

Ossana - Castello San Michele di Ossana
each Friday - 5:00 PM

The Taste of History

Guided tour of Ossana Castle, scenic relaxation on the lawn with a local snack.

Other available dates

All Experiences

How to get here

BY CAR

From TRENTO: Take the SS42 highway to the village of Ossana, then follow the signs to the castle.

From PASSO DEL TONALE: Take the SS42 toward Trento. Just before entering the village of Ossana, at the Fucine junction, turn right and follow the signs to the castle.

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT

You can also easily reach the village of Ossana by public transport. Get off at the Ossana Municipio (Town Hall) bus stop. From there, you can reach the castle on foot by following the pedestrian path that climbs up to the castle right next to the Il Maniero restaurant.

Transport Timetables

Parking & Accessibility

PARKING

Former Elementary School Parking Lot (Ex scuola elementare): Paid parking during the months of December and January.
Town Hall Parking Lot (Municipio): Paid parking during the months of July, August, December, and January.
School Parking Lot in Fucine (Parcheggio delle scuole): Free of charge. The castle can be reached from here in about a ten-minute walk.

ACCESSIBILITY & SAFETY

Due to the steep path and the rocky nature of the terrain, the castle is not fully accessible to people with mobility disabilities.

Dogs are welcome on the castle grounds as long as they are kept on a leash. Please watch your step and pay extra attention to the metal floor grates along the route to protect your four-legged friend's paws.