What you see
A Renaissance chateau with a modern feel. Masks, manuscripts, deities, art. Sacred mountain sanctuaries from around the world. And a castle that becomes a symbol in itself: for pausing, for wonder.
Juval: The mountain as a myth and mirror of the soul.
MMM Juval is located in the Messner family’s residence castle high above the Vinschgau. Here, at a place with 1.500 years of history, the museum is dedicated to the spiritual approach to the mountain: myth, symbolism, sacredness. The location is private, the collection personal. And yet universal.
PEAK OF THE SUMMIT AND THE GODS.
At the heart of MMM Juval stands the sacred mountain: as a projection surface, as a spiritual place, as a cultural heritage. The exhibition showcases collections, images and artefacts relating to those mountains that hold special significance for people around the globe: Kailash, Fuji, Ayers Rock, Ararat, Olympus. The collection includes Tibetika, masks from five continents, frescoes, sculptures, an adventure library and meditative spaces. The storytelling is not linear but atmospheric. Juval is not a conventional museum. It is an invitation to question your own understanding of the mountain.
"It is not the highest or the most beautiful mountains that are the 'sacred' ones, but those peaks that have exerted a strong influence on the locals for millennia. Elevations that suggest a view and symbolise the otherworldly. Just like Juval Castle."
What you experience
Juval is a place of power, a path inward. The collection is personal, the access open. Those who immerse themselves discover more than objects: connections. Between worldviews, cultures and inner landscapes.
What you take with you
The sound of the wind making the Himalayan cedars dance. Signs that don’t need to be interpreted. A sense of the unnameable. An intuition: the mountain is more than just a destination.
What you see
A Renaissance chateau with a modern feel. Masks, manuscripts, deities, art. Sacred mountain sanctuaries from around the world. And a castle that becomes a symbol in itself: for pausing, for wonder.
What you experience
Juval is a place of power, a path inward. The collection is personal, the access open. Those who immerse themselves discover more than objects: connections. Between worldviews, cultures and inner landscapes.
What you take with you
The sound of the wind making the Himalayan cedars dance. Signs that don’t need to be interpreted. A sense of the unnameable. An intuition: the mountain is more than just a destination.
Visitor Quotes.
“Very enjoyable experience. The castle offers fascinating insights into the history and private life of Reinhold Messner. Equally engaging for adults and children alike.”
"Great property with stunning views. Beautiful art collection in the tower and an impressive study in the main house."
"The entire castle, or rather museum, has been meticulously restored and is both detail-oriented and very personal in its design. There are many insights into Messner’s past and present life. Not just interesting for mountaineers."
“Very enjoyable experience. The castle offers fascinating insights into the history and private life of Reinhold Messner. Equally engaging for adults and children alike.”
"Great property with stunning views. Beautiful art collection in the tower and an impressive study in the main house."
"The entire castle, or rather museum, has been meticulously restored and is both detail-oriented and very personal in its design. There are many insights into Messner’s past and present life. Not just interesting for mountaineers."
Your journey begins here.
| Museum | Seasonal hours | Opening hours | Last admission | Closed day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juval |
From the fourth Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
|
10:00 - 17:00
|
16:00
|
Wednesday |
Juval
Seasonal hours
From the fourth Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Opening hours
10:00 - 17:00
Last admission
16:00
Closed day Wednesday
ARRIVAL
MMM Juval, Juval 3, I-39020 Kastelbell-Tschars | +39 348 4433871 | juval@messner-mountain-museum.it
By car: From Merano, take the state road SS38 towards Reschen Pass until the paid car park Juval P1 on the state road between Naturns and Staben (daily ticket €4.00 - payment by card only, cash not accepted).
There is no closer parking option at the castle: for ecological reasons, please use the E-shuttle or walk.- By train: International train connections to Bolzano, regional train Merano–Mals. Alight at “Staben station”. From there, walk along the cycle path towards Naturns/Meran to the "Radbar". Cross the bridge to the other side, then cross the state road to the “Vinschger Bauernladen” car park/E-shuttle (approx. 10-minute walk). Alternatively, walk directly to Juval Castle (approx. 1.5 hours’ walking time).
- By bus: From Merano, take bus line 251 towards Naturns/Staben to the “Abzweigung Schnalstal” stop. From there, walk 300m towards Reschen Pass to the “Vinschger Bauernladen” car park/E-shuttle (approx. 5-minute walk).
- E-shuttle: Runs daily except Wednesdays from Juval P1 car park to Schlosswirt Juval. From the final stop, it is a further approx. 15-minute walk to the castle. For group visits, please contact in advance | +39 335 1015276
- Walking to the museum
There are numerous hiking routes to MMM Juval:
From Tschars, follow the path (Waalweg) along route marker 3 towards Juval Castle, walking time: approx. 1.5 hours.
From Staben, follow route marker 1, which leads onto the Schnals irrigation channel path (route marker 3) towards Juval Castle, walking time: approx. 1 hour.
Follow the Juval road (or take the E-shuttle for half the distance) to Unterortl, then take the Ortlsteig path towards Schlosswirt Juval, walking time: approx. 1.5 hours.
| Price categories | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | € 14,00 |
| Children (6 – 18 years) | € 6,00 |
| Students (up to 28 years) | € 12,00 |
| Seniors (65 years and older) | € 12,00 |
| People with disabilities | € 12,00 |
| Family card (2 adults + children under 14) | € 32,00 |
| Mini-family (1 adult + children under 14) | € 18,00 |
| Groups (from 15 persons) | € 12,00 p. p. |
| School classes (6 – 19 years) | € 6,00 p. p. |
| GEO-Card | Two tickets for the price of one (valid for adults) |
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
- Several dining options are available near the museum on Juval Hill, and at the foot of the hill lies the farmers' shop "Vinschger Bauernladen"
- No animals of any kind or size are permitted in the entire area, with the exception of dogs accompanying blind or deaf visitors*
- Stout footwear is essential
- Please do not leave the designated paths
- The guest pass is not valid
- Commercial photography is only permitted with prior approval and agreement
- Free admission with press ID only upon prior request to the museum management. For contact details, see the Press/Download section
| Museum | Wheelchair access | Elevator available | How to get there | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juval | No | No | Accessible on foot or by shuttle bus: it runs daily except Wednesdays from the Juval P1 parking area to Schlosswirt Juval. From the final stop, it is about a 15-minute walk to the castle. | Schloss Juval is not barrier-free accessible; the museum visit is therefore not suitable for visitors with mobility impairments. |
Juval
Wheelchair access No
Elevator available No
How to get there Accessible on foot or by shuttle bus: it runs daily except Wednesdays from the Juval P1 parking area to Schlosswirt Juval. From the final stop, it is about a 15-minute walk to the castle.
Notes Schloss Juval is not barrier-free accessible; the museum visit is therefore not suitable for visitors with mobility impairments.
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