Plan your visit to Thun Castle

Practical Info

Thun Castle can be reached by leaving the A22, Brenner motorway at the S. Michele all’Adige exit and then following the SS43 from Val di Non to Vigo di Ton. If you choose to travel by bus, please consult the page Trentino Trasporti.

PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY

Visiting Buonconsiglio Castle in Trento and its related sites Thun Castle, Beseno Castle, Caldes Castle and Stenico Castle may pose challenges for anyone with mobility difficulties.

THUN CASTLE

Thun Castle has stairs and other physical barriers and there are no elevators.
The last stretch of pedestrian road leading to the entrance has a steep slope, cobblestone ground, and uneven terrain in places.
In any case, it is recommended you contact the Museum (tel. 39 0461 492811 education@buonconsiglio.it) for more precise information regarding access arrangements.

OPENING TIMES

Thun Castle is CLOSED on all non-holiday Mondays, December 25, and January 1.

EXTRAORDINARY OPENINGS: Monday, April 21, Monday, June 2 and Monday, December 8, 2025, and every Monday in August 2025.
N.B. Last admission to the Museum is half an hour before the closing time.

SUMMER SHUTTLES: in the summer period, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. there is a shuttle bus service with route: Vigo di Ton square – Thun Castle car park and return at a cost of 1.5 euros per person.

  • GROUPS during weekday closing (except Mondays) only organised groups of at least 15 people or schools may visit Thun Castle by prior request and upon payment in advance by bank transfer.
    Please note that for organisational reasons, you are required, during the 48 hours before your visit, to send a written request to booking@buonconsiglio.it or telephone 0461 492811 (Monday to Friday: between 9.00 a.m. and 1 p.m.);
  • prices and times may change, because of temporary exhibitions;
  • PHOTOGRAPHS and video recordings for editorial, advertising and commercial use are only permitted with prior authorisation;
  • DOG-FRIENDLY: all dogs may enter the museum gardens provided they are kept on a leash. Only small-sized dogs are allowed to enter if always carried in arms or in a carrier.

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On closing days (except Mondays), it is possible to visit Beseno Castle, Stenico Castle, and Thun Castle upon advance payment via bank transfer. Please note that, for organisational reasons, a written request must be sent to booking@buonconsiglio.it or by calling 0461-492811 (Monday > Friday, 9 A.M. > 1 P.M.) at least 48 hours in advance.

PRICES

Full Price

8,00 €

Reductions

People aged from 15 to 26: 5.00 €

People aged over 65: 6.00 €

Members and cardholders

Audio Guide Service

Price per person 2.50 €
For safety reasons, audio guide devices can only be used with earphones: please remember to bring your own to avoid eco-unfriendly disposable equipment!

Families

Two adults with minors (up to 18 years): Pay only two full price tickets for the whole group: 16.00 €

One adult with minors (up to 18 years): Pay only one full price ticket for the whole group 8.00 €

Activities for families at fixed hours (Family price including entry) 8.00€

For holders of the Family Card and the Euregio Family Pass: Reduced price tickets for the parent(s) accompanying one or more children under 18.

Groups
Groups of at least 15 paying visitors (combined ticket for 5 locations does not grant access to the Museum): 6.00 €

  • groups can purchase tickets online, ONLY if no invoice is required;
  • if an invoice is required, please fill in the form for the desired location and send it to uff.amministrativo@castellodelbuonconsiglio.tn.it at least 5 working days before the date of your visit, indicating the method of payment:
    THUN invoice request form
  • the guided tour service is provided only upon verification of availability by contacting the museum’s Educational Service.

 

Concessions – Free Admission
  • Teachers accompanying school groups visiting the Museum, or otherwise accredited by the Museum (EDUCard);
    People with disabilities and their carers;
    Professionals from the Heritage and Cultural sector (Ministry and Superintendence offices) and other affiliated bodies holding relevant proof of identity;
    Tour guides exercising their profession;
    Children up to 14 years of age*
    Groups of students from schools of all levels, both state and private;
    Holders of “Trentino Guest Card
    Italians resident abroad and enrolled in the registry office of Trentino municipalities (AIRE)
    All visitors on the first Sunday of every month from October to March.

* Proof of identity needed

GUIDED TOURS AND ACTIVITIES

Guided Tours
AT SCHEDULED TIMES. Price per person 3.00 €
FOR GROUPS BOOKED AT THE MUSEUM’S EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (during Museum opening hours, in Italian) 80.00 €
FOR GROUPS BOOKED AT THE MUSEUM’S EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (during Museum opening hours, in a foreign language) 100.00 €
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

For classes and groups of students using the museum’s educational service, price per student, 3.00 €

CARDS

Visit To The 5 Castles

COMBINED TICKET FOR 5 LOCATIONS
Entrance to Buonconsiglio Castle, Beseno Castle, Stenico Castle, Thun Castle, Caldes Castle

  • Full price 20.00 €
  • Reduced 15.00 €
Museum Pass – Trento, Rovereto And Surroundings

The Museum Pass costs 22.00 euros and is valid for 48 hours. It can be extended to three months at no additional cost, with access to museums, castles and places of interest in Trento, Rovereto and the surrounding area.

Free entry included in the Card.

Trentino Guest Card
Free entry for holders of the “Trentino Guest Card