Herbarium at Avio Castle
Flowers, aromatic plants, and medicinal herbs at Avio Castle
About Herbarium
Herbarium at Avio Castle
Herbarium is the springtime event that transforms Avio Castle—one of the most evocative sites managed by FAI (National Trust for Italy)—into a vibrant celebration of colors and scents dedicated to flowers, aromatic plants, and medicinal herbs. The festival takes place in Sabbionara, a village in the municipality of Avio, located at the southern tip of Trentino-Alto Adige, at the foot of the medieval manor overlooking the Vallagarina valley.
A market exhibition of colors and scents
For two days, the castle courtyard and grounds host around twenty-five local exhibitors offering aromatic herbs, edible flowers, medicinal plants, herbal teas, natural cosmetics, jams, floral jewelry, and seedlings. The event explores the countless uses of plants, both past and present, from rediscovering folk traditions to modern curative and aesthetic applications.
Workshops, tours, and experiences
The program is packed with activities for all ages. Creative workshops allow participants to build their own herbarium, prepare aromatic salt, or craft a dreamcatcher. The schedule also includes guided tours of the castle, a nature walk outside the walls to explore local biodiversity, and an interactive family tour featuring a treasure hunt based on the manor's legends. The event also features book presentations on flowers and wild herbs, as well as insights into FAI's beekeeping project.
Avio Castle
The backdrop for the event is Avio Castle, one of the oldest and most monumental in Trentino, famous for its 14th-century frescoes and panoramic views of the Adige Valley. Donated to FAI, the manor is now a destination for visitors and cultural events that highlight the connection between historical heritage, nature, and the local community.
A local event
Herbarium is part of the initiatives that enliven the Trentino spring, in dialogue with the local food and wine scene, and is supported by the Municipality of Avio and local agricultural producers. The festival combines naturalistic education, craftsmanship, and conviviality, offering visitors, families, and botany enthusiasts a chance to rediscover the plant world in a setting of great charm.
Herbarium — edition 2026
Herbarium 2026 at Avio Castle
The fourth edition of Herbarium was held on May 16 and 17, 2026, at Avio Castle, a FAI heritage site in Sabbionara d'Avio (TN), with continuous hours from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Program
The event centered on a market exhibition with around twenty-five local exhibitors showcasing aromatic herbs, edible flowers, medicinal plants, herbal teas, and natural cosmetics. The program featured creative workshops ("Build your own herbarium," "Prepare aromatic salt," and "The dreamcatcher"), guided tours of the castle at 11:00 AM and 4:15 PM, a nature walk outside the walls at 12:00 PM, and an interactive family tour at 2:15 PM with a treasure hunt. On Saturday, May 16, the book "Taraxacos" by Antonio Sarzo, dedicated to flowers and wild herbs, was presented.
Programme Herbarium 2026
Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 2026 (10 AM - 6 PM)
- Market exhibition of flowers, aromatic plants, medicinal herbs, herbal teas, and natural cosmetics (approx. 25 exhibitors)
- 11:00 AM and 4:15 PM: Guided tours of Avio Castle
- 12:00 PM: Nature walk outside the walls to discover biodiversity
- 2:15 PM: Interactive family tour with a treasure hunt based on castle legends
- Creative workshops: "Build your own herbarium," "Prepare aromatic salt," "The dreamcatcher"
- Saturday, May 16: Presentation of the book "Taraxacos" by Antonio Sarzo
- Insight into the FAI beekeeping project and themed menu at the Locanda al Castello
Highlights Herbarium 2026
- Approx. 25 local exhibitors featuring flowers, medicinal herbs, and natural crafts
- Creative workshops for adults and children
- Guided tours and nature walks exploring the castle's biodiversity
- Presentation of the book "Taraxacos" by Antonio Sarzo
Prices Herbarium 2026
Practical information — Herbarium
Getting there
Avio Castle is located in Sabbionara, a village in the municipality of Avio (TN), in the lower Vallagarina. By car, take the A22 Brenner motorway, exit at Ala-Avio, and follow signs for Sabbionara. The nearest train station is Ala, on the Verona-Bolzano line.
Hours and admission
The event runs from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Admission to the market exhibition only is free for FAI members and Avio residents; a reduced ticket is available for other visitors. Combined tickets for the castle and guided tours are available. Booking is recommended for workshops and presentations.
Contacts
For information and bookings: [email protected], tel. +39 0464 684453.
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Where does it take place — Herbarium
Castello di Avio
Via Castello 2, Sabbionara, 38063 Avio