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Rafenstein Castle

The ruin of Castle Rafenstein, located above Bolzano and at the entrace to the Sarntal Valley, is an ideal destination of your excursion with its breathtaking panorama.
The castle restaurant with its finest cuisine helps to make it a perfect day out!

Rafenstein castle on castle trail in San Genesio

The ruins of Castle Rafenstein on Peer.tv

Rafenstein Castle

Castle Rafenstein

Via Rafenstein 38

39100 Bolzano/Bozen

Phone +39 0471 971697

www.rafenstein.it

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