Pergine Valsugana

It is 10 km far from Trento. You can reach us:

If you come from Brennero A22 highway exit Trento Centro - straight to the ringroad to Padova; If you come from Valsugana, Pergine is 5km far from Caldonazzo Lake, Bolzano direction. 

Historical Background

Pergine situated at the beginning of Valsugana was often involved in battles. Ludwig von Brandeburgo in 1356 conquered Pergine and divided it in 7 parts that influenced the development of the neighbourhood.

In the XVI century mineral activity became very important in the "Mocheni" valley. After a recession period in the XVIII century a long reclamation took place in the same marsh situated in the south of the town. Napoleonic, Bavarian and French periods passed. In 1815 Austrians conquered Pergine and founded the Commons. In 1914-1918 Pergine was an area behind the front during the First World War. In 1918 Pergine was put in the Italian Kingdom. After the second World War on 5th May 1945 German occupation ended. In 1955 the actual Pergine Valsugana was born.

Pergine castle is a cultural and historical center. It rises in the hill of Tegazzo, in a privileged position and was called "Valsugana Key". In the VII century it was changed into a medieval stronghold. 

Then the castle belonged to Austrian lords: at first to Margarete Maultasch and then to Emperor Maximilian 1st. In 1531 the castle was in the hands of Bishop Bernardo Clesio. In 1900 Tridentina Church sold it to a German company. Since then there has been a hotel and a restaurant in the castle. It is divided into two parts that are two boundery walls one inside the other. Some important rooms are certainly the Drop prison, Sant. Andrea's chapel, the throne room and the black room with a restaurant. There is a legend that says there is a white lady who comes there every month. There is an exhibition of a famous italian artist held in the castle.

"Valsugana Key" opens a view to a green valley with its hills reflected in Caldonazzo and Levico lakes, to the Mocheni valley, chain of Lagorai with a picturesque town of Pergine or Trento, the city of the Concil, with Piazza del Duomo nearby, Buonconsglio Castle, its historical centre...