Vacation between tradi­tion and present

Exclusive – exceptional – unique. Living in a lovingly restored castle.
Enjoy the flair of a historic property without renouncing modern comfort.

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Histori­cal Am­bience
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1 GBit/s Internet
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LED lighting
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Digital TV
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Multiroom-Sound­system

Arrive, breathe, relax

High above the Adige Valley, in the heart of the historic centre of Fai della Paganella, we find the “Ciastel”, as the inhabitants of the 980-strong community affectionately call the 17th century hunting lodge. Four centuries have passed since the Counts of Spaur first set out from here to hunt.

The shutters of the Castello open with a gentle creak. The first mountain sun and the fresh air of the Brenta massif flood the room. The day begins charmingly with a view out of the window, across battlements and meadows, up to the striking silhouette of the Paganella. Nature has meant well with the small municipality of Fai on the sunny plateau of Altopianio Paganella in dreamlike Trentino.

Hiking, clim­bing or winter sports

In Fai, nature has always exerted a magical attraction on visitors. Past historic farms, out onto the green meadows and up to the hiking trails of the Paganella and the via ferrata of the Brenta massif, guests are drawn during the summer months.

In winter, the snow-covered Paganella with its extensive ski slopes invites you to winter sports in one of the largest ski resorts in Trentino.

Our feel-good rooms

What our guests say

Anne (Cary NC, USA)Castello Fai
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Castello Fai is a truly unique and exceptional accommodation nestled in the Dolomites! [...] The entire unit was exquisite, filled with antiques and paintings which told the historical story of the family that owns the Castello Fai. [...] The entire Castello was newly renovated and each bathroom was gorgeous! [...] Our stay was truly magnificent, we definitely want to go back and stay during the winter and try out the local ski areas! We have fallen in love with Italy and Castello Fai! ♥️
Mohammad (Saudi Arabia)
Residenza delle Contesse
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The accommodation is beautiful and luxurious. My family and I enjoyed the unique experience of living quietly in a majestic castle in the embrace of nature and in the village. The hostess, although I did not meet her, was very polite and helpful.
Gianluigi (Morcote, Switzerland)
Torre del Baron
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Excellent accommodation [...] The apartment is very charming, very clean, spacious and very functional. The kitchen area is equipped with everything you need and also here we appreciated the cleaning of all dishes and accessories. If you are planning to go to the Andalo, Molveno, Paganella area, this accommodation can really be an excellent solution instead of the usual hotels. Surely it will be my choice for one of my next MTB trips.
Roberta (Castello d'Argile, Italy)Castello Fai
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From bed linen to crockery, everything has been carefully planned down to the smallest detail. Classical style with antique furniture, but reinterpreted in a modern and design-oriented solution related to the furnishing of the entire house.
Matthias (Germany)
Residenza delle Contesse
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Perfect location, fantastic renovated castle, modern equipment and Smart Home meets antiques, very stylish, very clean, optimal equipment. Very beautiful and stylish! A hit! Very friendly and uncomplicated communication with owners and staff on site.
Claudio (Italy)
Torre del Baron
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Very clean room, excellently furnished and with goodies such as Ethernet and USB wall sockets. Fantastic.
Elena (Cremona, Italy)
Residenza delle Contesse
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I spent four wonderful days at Castello Fai. Staying in this place means savouring the history of this Castle. The owners have done a fantastic restoration, a perfect combination of ancient and modern with any kind of comfort! Waking up in the morning with the singing of birds and the view of these mountains is priceless! For those looking for a place of great charm and relaxation I recommend it with all my heart!!!!!
Torsten (Germany)
Torre del Baron
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Great price-performance, nice hosts, beautiful apartment in a cute mountain village Tastefully renovated apartment in historical building, high quality equipment and wonderful peace. […] We were there in May and were able to hike to the surrounding mountains without meeting anyone. Pure relaxation away from mass tourism.
Lina (Vilnius, Lithuania)Torre del Baron
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Very cozy and stylish place with a history. The ckeck-in and check-out was very easy and convenient, appartment was very clean and had all the items you need (kitchen equipment, dish-washer, hairdryer, etc.). The host was also very caring and easy to communicate. I would definitelly recommend this place.
Maria (Italy)
Residenza delle Contesse
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Refined and sophisticated environment, excellent combination of tradition and modernity. Private garden a plus as well as home automation in the house. Kitchen equipped with crockery and appliances. Nothing is missing. We will come back! Thanks to Ingrid for sharing a fragment of her family history!
Alexandra (Munich, Germany)Torre del Baron
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The hunting lodge in Fai della Paganella is the perfect place for a long weekend or a short trip. The room was lovingly and stylishly furnished - nothing was missing and we were warmly welcomed. We found the stay so nice and relaxing that when we left we decided to come back again!
Kilian (Germany)
Torre del Baron
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Tastefully renovated studio with a love of history, enthusiastic hosts. The nice village is very authentic and does not seem touristic. We felt very comfortable.
Matteo (Breschia, Italy)Torre del Baron
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We were guests of Frowin for a weekend in April. The apartment is very cozy, with attention to detail and furnishings and perfectly clean. Frowin and his family, though far away, assisted us and their housekeeper welcomed us on site. The location is great: Parking, hiking and services in the immediate vicinity.
Florian (Austria)
Torre del Baron
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A place to feel good! Very beautiful stylish accommodation with dreamlike garden in a super location. Very nice hosts!
Eleonora (Milan, Italy)Residenza delle Contesse
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Wonderful apartment, 10 minutes from the slopes, equipped with all comforts.
Casey (Mill Creek WA, USA)Residenza delle Contesse
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This was by far the best place we stayed in Italy! The newly remodeled ‘castle’ was nicer than expected. We loved all the decor and smarthome features that let us stream music to different rooms. The grounds are wonderful and the idyllic setting was more than you can ask for. Plus, you can walk to all the nearby restaurants. This place will not disappoint!
Maurizio (Italy)
Torre del Baron
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I liked the mix of tradition (a historic building) and modernity in the bathrooms. The accommodation is in a great location in the center of Fai. A quiet area.
Anonymous (Switzerland)
Torre del Baron
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Top accommodation in renovated Castello! Super Studio in a Castello renovated with great attention to detail. Very nicely furnished, functional, clean, comfortable bed, nice garden. 2 small supermarkets next door. Pair of restaurants within walking distance.
Anonymous (Germany)
Torre del Baron
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Beautiful quiet days in dreamlike historical accommodation! Super beautiful and lavishly modernized historical building with lots of charm. Quietly situated with garden for shared use.
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In the media

In December 2020, Italy’s largest newspaper Corriere della Sera included our Castello in its vaction supplement “Dove” as an insider tip.

In March 2019, our Castello was presented on four pages in the special weekend supplement “Einrichten of the Dolomiten-Anzeiger, South Tyrol’s most read daily newspaper.

The history of Castello Fai

Built in 1620 as the summer residence and hunting lodge of the Counts Spaur-Altmetz, the residence in Fai della Paganella always remained in the possession of the family.

In the years 2017-2018 we put a lot of love and expertise in the restoration of the apartment and the facade. The old flair of the building should be preserved, as well as the original furnishings, which correspond to the rural character of the old residence.

Many of the antique pieces of furniture and ancestral images could be saved and restored from the woodworm. Now these pieces shine in fresh light and fascinate every day anew. Every piece of furniture, every portrait tells us a story from the past. We would like to share this experience with our guests.

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