Messner Mountain Museum

Amazing museum in a fantastic location. You can lose yourself for hours among panoramas, spirituality and the meaning of mountaineering. Separate segments paint a glorious - although at times sad - picture of life among mountains tops. Great museum

Definately worth a visit, this museum is really interesting and beautifully curated. There are fabulous pieces of art dotted all around and every space is utilised really well. Even if you're not hugely into mountaineering, the museum itself is so well designed that there's enough there for everyone. You can walk along the walls and up the towers, but be advised that you would have to be ok climbing as there are a lot of steps, and there's a bit of a rough path to walk from the carpark. There's also a lovely cafe in a pretty setting. I would highly recommend the museum as it was a half a day well spent .

Wonderful museum set in an ancient castle high above Bolzano, Italy. Dedicated to European and Himalayan mountaineering occluded those who pioneered the various forms and those who lost their lives along the way. The museum also includes a huge amount of Buddhist and Himalayan art with its definitely worth seeing. It cost us €30 for two adults and we spent approx two hours there.

Well designed and varied mountaineering museum located in Sigmundskron Castle just outside Bolzano. Interesting exhibitions and also a nice view over the valley.

WOW! So stunning and beautiful. Very lovely made exhibition about history of mountaineering. All integrated in a medieval castle. Definitely worth a visit.

This is the flagship museum of the Messner Mountain Museum collection. It’s accessible by public transport - a short, pleasant walk from the Sigmundskron/Ponte Adige railway station (there is also a bus stop which is even closer). The museum contains both indoor and outdoor exhibits, and I really like how the route takes you around the whole perimeter of the Firmian castle. I wanted to appreciate everything as it’s such an informative and aesthetically-pleasing experience with lots of unique and varied exhibits, so I needed about 3 hours to see it all - make sure you allow yourself plenty of time to do it justice!!

It is a unique place to deeply explore hiking history.. Must visit if you like history, fortress, and hiking.

We thought we would make a quick stop but there is so much to see!!! You will need at least 4-5 hours plus good shoes and some condition! Amazing museum we have to come back next year with way more time :-)

For the very first time visitor it is Extremely poorly marked as to directions from the upper area of the parking lot. Creates a negative attitude for what should be a good experience. Be prepared for a long line by noon. I mean more than one hundred people in line at the cassa. The QR code app wouldn't load even with a local SIM card because of the walls, I guess. I did enjoy pissing in the urinal until the lights went out. Not worth the aggravation!