Overlooking the town of Schluderns / Sluderno ( In this part of Italy the towns are double named in German and Italian as both languages are officialy spoken ) The the Churburg Fortress offers a magnificent view over the Vinschgau/Trentino-Alto Adige Valley and the intersection with the valley that leads you to the Ortler Glacier. Situated between the Reschenpass ,where Austria meets Italy, and Meran , the village of Schluderns offers a magnificent 360 view over the snow covered surrounding mountain ridges and the flat wide Vinschgau valley with its apple plantations laying at your feet. The Churburg is inhabited by its noble owner - Johannes Jakob Graf Trapp that guards within its walls the world's biggest private armory collection . Tha Fortress of Chur was built in 1253 by the Bischop of Chur as a defensive structure , one of the many , guarding the valley of Vinschgau. It is since 1504 the property of the Conte family Trapp. You can see today the Renaissance Fortress of Chur with its magnificent inner yard with vaulted arches. Of an interest are the Romanic fortress chapel , The Matsch Hall and Jacob's room , but what the castle is wolrldwide been famous for is the Armory room , containing the biggest private collection of its kind. Opening periods - 20 march till 31 oct / 10.00-12.00 and 14.00-16.30h / Monday closed The guided tours occur every 15 minutes in German ,Italian and English Phone: +39 0473 615241 / 615258 Address: Churburg I-39020 Schluderns Website: http://www.churburg.com/willkommen_engl/ index.htm Other Contact: info@churburg.com