The ruins of Castle Greifenstein | San Genesio

How to reach the Rruins of Castel Greifenstein

General description
First documented in 1159, the ruins were destroyed many times due to fires and battles, and have always been rebuilt. The castle ruin today bears the name “Sauschloss”, which literally translated means “pork/pig castle”, as according to a legend a pork was thrown out of the castle.

The ruins are only 15 minutes walk from the restaurant Noafer in Cologna/San Genesio.

Opening hours:
open all year

Free entrance!

Contact:
Tourist office San Genesio
Schrann 7
39050 San Genesio
+39 0471-354196