From Brunico, in the direction of the Ahr Valley, along the Val di Tures, near Gais, on the upper left, surrounded by a thick forest of pine trees, stands the castle Neuhaus. From the bottom of the valley, the glimpse of this old manor house is truly remarkable. The castle is private and has been converted into a hotel . A couple of years ago I spent some days in this unique hotel that I was able to enjoy the splendid isolation. Of course, no TV and mini bar in the morning you are awakened by the sharp lines of the many peacocks that run around free but I assure you that stay up there is incredible.
A beautiful medieval inn is part of the complex and then launch the idea (all accepted) to arrive at the castle for a coffee and see if the owner allows us a fleeting visit to the facility. We turn then to the left, near a small hotel and we take a bumpy dirt road from that quickly enters the forest and climbs.
Luckily we came out with my RAV4 agile that climbs up to the square in front of the entrance to the inn and the castle.
Here, silence reigns, and it seems to be timeless. In front of the tavern is a nice church in 1601 that calls for a short stop.
going into the inn, complete with a parlor, order drinks and I qualify as an existing customer. The owner gives the impression of remembering and then ask the courtesy to at least have access to the inner courtyard of the castle. We are satisfied and the heavy door is opened up to allow a quick tour.
This castle was originally an outpost of the lords of Tures, the powerful feudal lords of the valley for the entire Middle Ages. There were many families that succeeded in its possession as the Neuhaus Bressanone 1504 to 1543 followed by Teutenhofen, the von Soll Aichberg, the Künigl and others.
Of his oldest (XII sec.) Keeps only the high square keep. In the nineteenth century underwent extensive interventions in the romantic but have made no secret of all the primitive structures. It was originally a walled castle, the most common type in the area between the eleventh and twelfth centuries, is intended to accommodate a small stable garrison that was intended to control the underlying road linking the estates of the owners of the Val Pusteria. On the north side, next to the tower, there is a small tower hanging fruit of the reworking of the early years of last century.
The panorama from the balconies of the courtyard is large and overlooks the street below.
We look out the front door and we can see a spectacular staircase leading to upper floors with a rich set of armor, hunting trophies, and various antique furnishings.
We can not enter because they are ongoing housekeeping. The photos of the interior of the manor refer to my previous residence. Very nice is the Knights' Hall.
The castle, if I remember correctly, it has little more than a half-dozen rooms, individually decorated and furnished in keeping with the environment. The hotel is mainly frequented by German-speaking customers.
Particular mention I can do about the little restaurant that sits in the parlor of the inn where we had coffee: in a very medieval, with low lights and quiet atmosphere, the chef offers Tyrolean dishes based on game and homemade desserts.
Behind the church is part of a long trail (trail no. 5) that, downhill, leading to the village of Gais. The walk up to a panoramic wooden pavilion in which we stand.
met for a visit is not planned and not everyday, back to the hotel to Steinhaus.
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