Franzensfeste Fortress — Attraction in Wipptal - Alta Vall'Isarco

There really is a lot to see at this interesting place. There are lots of exhibits that are both thought provoking, interesting and well executed. The building itself is fascinating and the additional exhibits etc help to make it a fully rounded visit. The Brenner Base Tunnel exhibit also adds interest. Of anything, there was too much to see and therefore would probably benefit from several visits if you're interested in the history of the site and it's relevance in a wider context.

The audio guide that you can download is interesting but it wasn't always clear what number corresponded to each site. I felt this could easily...

Nice historical buildings with facilities to access (not always well indicated). However lack of explanations, views or expositions on how the room were used or looked like (as mostly are stripped to bare walls and even missing the floor) also most of gun windows are walled or sealed and not showing the view points. Temporary exposition on contemporary art (not considered in the rating as it cannot get negative) also ruin the tour as blocking the suggested tour path. Note: free parking near the entrance is also not indicated as only the nearby payment parking...

In summer there's nothing to really see. Huge work that obviously needs respect but it's an all empty fortress with not even some historical facts, or reconstruction. At least put a cannon inside or two uniforms and some detailed facts around the fort. All empty and takes forever if you really wanna visit. Shame that the upper can be visited only with guides and shame that there's no sign of the free parking. Bar was closed as well and there are not even some automatic seller for a bottle of water. Best part the Brenner tunnel exhibition, that's really...