At 30 km from Garda’s lake and not far from the Trento’s province, the Castle of Avio is a majestic circuit of towers and crenelated walls in a fortress complex conceived for the strategic control of the valley of the River Adige, but also a lush garden and a treasure trove of valuable, vibrant "Giotto-esque" pictorial cycles dedicated to love and war. Open from February to December, you can visit it on your own or through a guided tour and enjoy a typical lunch or wine tasting at the end of the visit.
The Castle of Avio is open to the public with the following opening hours:
- From Friday 23rd February to Sunday 29th September
Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Last admission at 5 p.m.) - From Wednesday 2nd October to Sunday 17th November
Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Last admission at 4 p.m.)
In order to book and to verify special openings and closures, please select "Plan your visit".
Last admission 1 hour before closing time.
Book here
Entry ticket
- FAI members: free entry
- Adults: € 8
- Reduced (aged 6-18): € 5
- Children aged 0-5: free entry*
- Students under 25: € 5
- Family: € 22 for 2 adults and 2 or more children (6 - 18 years old)
- Residents of the Avio Local Council area: free entry
- INTO – The International National Trusts Organization members* (for more informations www.into.org/places/), Bienfaiteurs Amis du Louvre*, ICOM*, those with disabilities + 1 companion: free entry
Guided tours
- FAI members: € 5
- Adults: € 13
- Reduced (aged 6-18): € 8
- Students aged under 25: € 8
- INTO – The International National Trusts Organization members (for more informations www.into.org/places/), Soci Mécènes e Soci Bienfaiteurs Amis du Louvre, ICOM, those with disabilities + 1 companion: € 5
- Family (2 adults + 2 or more children 6-18 y.o.): € 35
By car
A22 motorway (“Autostrada del Brennero”), exit at the Ala-Avio toll gate, between Verona and Trento, then follow the signs for “Castello di Avio”.
By train
Verona - Brennero line, Avio station (around 2.5 km away).
By bus
From Trento, get off at the Sabbionara d'Avio stop (around 1 km away).
Guided tours for groups are available, as are special visits. Prior booking is required.
● Guided tour in Italian: €100
● Guided tour in a language other than Italian: €110
Guided tour tickets (Rates valid for minimum 20 people):
- Adult 6,5 €
- Reduced 3,00 € (children 6-18 y.o and students 19-25 y.o)
Free entrance:
● 1 tour leader per group
● FAI & National Trust members
● Disabled people
Guided tour duration: 90 minutes. For a quotation and group request, click here.
Guided tours for schools are also available.
For information: www.faiscuola.it
There is a car park 450 m from the castle and a bus park in the town of Sabbionara (around 800 m from the castle).
Purchases from the bookshop make a tangible contribution to supporting the work of FAI.
Visitors with disabilities and, when applicable, their caregiver have free access, in accordance with M.D. 507/97 updated to M.D. 13/2019 and L.104/92.
A reduced ticket is required in case of guided tours, events and other additional services.
Guide dogs and therapy dogs with a training certificate for assistance to persons with disabilities are allowed, always on a leash.
For persons with reduced mobility: difficult access to the property due to its historical nature.
Please contact us: 0464 684453 - faiavio@fondoambiente.it
Locanda del Castello
Open during the opening hours of the Castle.
For information and bookings: (+39) 3405598304
Dogs are always welcome but must be kept on a leash at all times.
We suggest wearing shoes with rubber sole.
