Visitors will delight in opulently furnished rooms, carefully preserved in period details from the wood inlay floors to the intricate ceilings. Artistic treasures include 16th-century frescoes by some of the great artists of the day. Luxuriate in the elegance of Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque architectural features without compromising on 21st century amenities.

Be transported to enchantment of days past, from the Ancient Romans to the Council of Trent to the Austrian Empires / the Habsburgs and on to World War I and today. The castle’s octagonal granite tower, the 130-foot-tall standout structure in Val di Non, was erected in the 12th century to be used for retreat in case of occupation, and then later used as a base by both the German and Italian military.

Your splendid Dolomite castle can be a grand rental venue, a lavish hotel, or a luxurious family compound. With 80 rooms, a “Knights’ Hall” with five kitchens, conference/banquets rooms in the converted stables, and two chapels – one of which was awarded best renovated chapel in Europe – the options are endless. Not to mention the stunning grounds, including 12 acres of forest, 6 acres of apple orchards, and countless terraced gardens.

Castel Valer guards the entrance to the fabled Val di Non, a valley nestled against the mountains where romance surrounds you. In the foothills of Europe’s most beautiful mountains, the Dolomites in Northern Italy, the stunning Non Valley has beautiful lakes, quaint villages, and culture and history to spare – in addition to easy access to two airports, world-famous skiing, golf and more. Explore the natural beauty beyond your castle walls, or venture further afield to some of Europe’s most beloved destinations.