Tesimo and Prissiano

There are two villages that can be described as castle towns in the highlands above Lana: Tesimo (Tisens) and Prissiano (Prissian). A total of six castles and manor houses, including Katzenzungen Castle with its famous Versoaln grapevine, a mystical little church, and a number of different chapels create a living testament to a bygone age.

Today, locals and tourists alike enjoy the tranquillity and ambience of the two villages, their narrow winding alleys, and town squares. Beyond, there are numerous trails for biking and hiking as well as the Trail of International Felt Crafts.

The chestnut
Fruit trees and chestnut groves line the castle towns. The Keschtn, which means “chestnut” in the South Tyrolean dialect, was once a staple food and still garners a great deal of respect: the Keschtnriggl Festival is one of the autumn harvest festivals held in Tesimo and Prissiano and is devoted exclusively to the chestnut.