Castel Fragsburg
Castel Fragsburg combines the Paternum castle with the neighbouring hotel above Merano in South Tyrol.
Castel Fragsburg is a castle destination wedding venue in Merano, Italy, hosting 20 to 130 guests in the $$$$ price range, reached from Venice, Munich, or Milan (VCE / MUC / MXP), 2.5–4 hr. Best months: April, July, August, November.
About Castel Fragsburg
Castel Fragsburg combines the Paternum castle with the neighbouring hotel above Merano in South Tyrol.
The castle has a garden, courtyard and indoor halls for wedding events; the hotel has guest rooms, restaurants, a pool and spa.
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The most magical experience! We booked a 3 day romance package for our elopement and it did not disappoint. Walking in and getting offered an appertivo on the terrace, the view literally brought tears to my eyes.
Riley Halasey · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 130 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 20 rooms
- Sleeps
- 50 guests
- Room types
- 6 listed
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
- Shortest whole-property stay
- 2 nights
- Rooms for the party nearby
- Yes
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- Price
- From €20,000 for the whole property, per night
- Nights the booking must cover
- 2 nights
- Included
- Rooms, breakfast and VAT
House rules
- Weddings held
- April to November
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- VRN, 240 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Setting
- Mountain, historic, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
- Private grounds
- Yes
- Mountain view
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Dining at Fragsburg
The hotel has two restaurants, Prezioso and Orangerie. Chef Egon Heiss leads Prezioso, which holds one Michelin Star and a Green Star. Perrie and Walt held their wedding dinner in the hotel dining room. Ask the venue which restaurant, menu and service arrangements are available for your wedding.
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Perrie and Walt’s wedding
The wedding’s room plan
This is the room plan from Perrie and Walt’s June 2026 wedding, including extra beds and sofa beds. It is a historical record, not current room availability. The hotel’s public website describes 20 suites.
| Room type | Rooms | Per room | Places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe double room | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Junior Suite | 8 | 2 | 16 |
| Suite Deluxe | 8 | 2–4 | 23 |
| Suite Royale | 4 | 2–4 | 14 |
| Soul Luxury Suite | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Adlerhorst Suite | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 24 | 63 |
Venue highlights
- Paternum garden, courtyard, indoor halls and loggia
- Guest accommodation at the neighbouring Fragsburg hotel
- Prezioso and Orangerie restaurants at the hotel
- Pool, spa and park overlooking the Merano valley
The wedding season
Perrie and Walt’s wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
From the June 2026 wedding. The welcome dinner was held at a separate venue.
- Welcome dinner at Hofstätterhof, a separate venue
- Ceremony and aperitif at Paternum
- Wedding dinner in the hotel dining room
- Farewell brunch at Fragsburg
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- VRN · about 4 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into VRN.
- Typical total
- €20,000Aisle estimate
See the full figure+
€20,000 per day, property buyout guide
- Weather window
- July – August
The months the weather is kindest, with April and November mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 0473 244071
Answered by the venue in local hours.
The acquired listing records a €20,000-per-day buyout guide with a two-night minimum. This is not a current quote. Confirm which spaces, rooms, meals and services are included; the dated wedding room plan below is not current inventory.
Questions about the venue
How many wedding guests can Fragsburg host?+
The castle’s official wedding page advertises events for up to 130 guests. Seated capacity depends on the space and layout; confirm your dinner and ceremony arrangements with the venue.
Can our guests stay at Fragsburg?+
The hotel’s public website describes 20 suites. Perrie and Walt’s June 2026 wedding plan recorded 24 rooms and 63 sleeping places, including extra beds and sofa beds. That dated room plan is shown here as an example, not current inventory.
Can we book a property buyout?+
The Aisle listing carries a guide price of €20,000 per day with a two-night minimum. Ask for a current quote that names the spaces, rooms, meals and services included.
What is the dining like?+
The hotel has Prezioso and Orangerie. Chef Egon Heiss leads Prezioso, which holds one Michelin Star and a Green Star. Restaurant reservations and wedding catering arrangements should be discussed separately with Fragsburg.
Where is Castel Fragsburg?+
Fragsburg is above Merano in South Tyrol, northern Italy. Choose an airport and onward transfer that fit your guests’ routes, arrival times and accommodation.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
Still deciding? Elena is Aisle’s AI wedding planner. Give her a month and a guest count and she will forecast the budget, work out how your guests would travel, and put a first plan on paper. No account needed.
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Ask about dates at Castel Fragsburg.
Send your dates or a rough season, your guest count and what you’d like to know. The venue can then confirm availability and pricing.
Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Fragsburg’s restaurant information, reviewed 6 September 2026
This is the room plan from Perrie and Walt’s June 2026 wedding, including extra beds and sofa beds. It is a historical record, not current room availability. The hotel’s public website describes 20 suites. The historical plan comes from the published Perrie and Walt wedding of 2026-06-13.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 130 guests
“Castel Fragsburg Paternum accommodates celebrations for up to 130 guests.”
Read the source for seated dinnerRooms: 20 rooms
“20 unique suites nestled on a private hill”
Read the source for roomsSleeps: 50 guests
“Sleeps 50 guests”
Read the source for sleepsRoom types: 6 listed
“Deluxe Suite”
Read the source for room typesWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“We reserve the whole Castel Fragsburg exclusively for 20,000 € incl. VAT per day with a minimum stay of 2 nights.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesShortest whole-property stay: 2 nights
“We reserve the whole Castel Fragsburg exclusively for 20,000 € incl. VAT per day with a minimum stay of 2 nights.”
Read the source for shortest whole-property stayRooms for the party nearby: Yes
“Castel Fragsburg can hold festivities for parties up until 100 people and we would be glad to help you find further accommodation for your guests in our vicinity.”
Read the source for rooms for the party nearbyOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Your ceremony can take place on the panoramic terrace, or you can hire the ancient Castle Fragsburg Paternum or perhaps the nearby St. Kathrein’s Church in Hafling.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Services at Hotel Castel Fragsburg include swimming pool, in-house catering, licensed bar, bridal changing room, no music curfew.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: Yes
“We recommend you a catering service for all your dining and equipment needs.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBar on site: Yes
“Services at Hotel Castel Fragsburg include swimming pool, in-house catering, licensed bar, bridal changing room, no music curfew.”
Read the source for bar on sitePrice: From €20,000 for the whole property, per night
“We reserve the whole Castel Fragsburg exclusively for 20,000 € incl. VAT per day with a minimum stay of 2 nights.”
Read the source for priceNights the booking must cover: 2 nights
“We reserve the whole Castel Fragsburg exclusively for 20,000 € incl. VAT per day with a minimum stay of 2 nights.”
Read the source for nights the booking must coverIncluded: Rooms, breakfast and VAT
“The rate includes 24 suites, our fabulous Breakfast Royale, the access to our spa area with heated outdoor swimming pool, saunas and relaxing area.”
Read the source for includedWeddings held: April to November
“Please note: Castel Fragsburg is open annually April through November.”
Read the source for weddings heldChildren: Yes
“Services at Castel Fragsburg Paternum include child friendly, helipad, no accommodation onsite.”
Read the source for childrenEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Enjoy luxury five-star service and with exclusive buy out of the property you have a 2 night stay with access to all facilities, party until the early hours with guests staying in the 24 available suites.”
Read the source for reception indoorsSetting: Mountain, historic, elegant
“Sat atop a mountain ledge overlooking Merano, Castel Fragsburg treats its guests to fabulous views and the idyllic surroundings.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: Yes
“The rate includes 24 suites, our fabulous Breakfast Royale, the access to our spa area with heated outdoor swimming pool, saunas and relaxing area.”
Read the source for swimming poolGardens: Yes
“Only 20 unique suites, a romantic setting in the 50,000 sqm fairytale garden, the well-lit restaurant and a panoramic terrace with impressive, unimpeded views.”
Read the source for gardensPrivate grounds: Yes
“Spoilt by countless hours of sunshine, Castel Fragsburg is nestled on a private hill in the 50,000 m² hotel garden beneath its very own castle.”
Read the source for private groundsMountain view: Yes
“High above the valley, we offer breathtaking views of the mountain peaks of South Tyrol and over the city of Merano, far away from everything.”
Read the source for mountain viewHistoric building: Yes
“The Castel Fragsburg Paternum includes two knight’s halls with 55 and 100 m², 100 m² fireplace room, loggia and fairy tale inner courtyard.”
Read the source for historic building