Heinfels castle ruins
They still exist - the legendary, striking castles in beautiful East Tyrol, right opposite the Dolomiten Residenz ****s Sporthotel Sillian!
The Heinfels castle ruins on the northern side of the valley tower above Panzendorf near Sillian in East Tyrol and can be conquered on foot or by motor. Once you reach the castle hill, you can enjoy an incredible view over the valley and at the same time get goosebumps from dark legends about hidden treasures and spark-emitting animal guards.
The mighty complex impresses with round and square towers, an approx. 20 meter high keep - the center of the castle ruins, peppered with 38 loopholes, and kennels to reinforce the Heinfels castle ruins.
In the Middle Ages, the conspicuous storm poles were used for defense as they prevented the use of ladders to climb the castle.
For new fame and splendor, work is being done diligently on renovating the castle ruins, so that Heinfels in East Tyrol can impress again in 2020 with its “inner values” and its magnificent stucco décor knight's hall.
About knights, counts and chocolate princes at Heinfels Castle
The Heinfels castle ruins in East Tyrol near the Dolomiten Residenz Sporthotel Sillian have already had adventurous times: from the knight Ottto von Heunvels in 1243 to the Counts of Gorizia to Emperor Maximilian, who pledged the castle to the Bishop of Brixen due to financial difficulties Times with light and shadow. After a fire in 1613, large parts of the castle were destroyed and the fate of Heinfels was placed in the hands of the state. Since 1977, the well-fortified castle ruins have not only been privately owned, but are also constantly being restored.
Today the building enjoys the best side of the Loacker family of entrepreneurs, who can be visited in their gourmet world in Heinfels. Away from the hustle and bustle of the castle ruins, you can create your own waffles in the hands-on pastry shop, enjoy the pastry art of the neo-castle lords Loacker or marvel at the largest Loacker Quadritini pack in the world.
The legendary castle ruins of Heinfels in East Tyrol
The foundation of the castle, which is attributed to the Huns, is already shrouded in legend. Hence the name “Heunfels” or “Huonenfels”, which accompanied the complex from the 5th to the 16th century. Today it is assumed that Heinfels was founded by the Avars and was later owned by the Bavarian dukes.
Another legend tells that from the Salcherhaus - below the castle and today's Burg Heimfels inn - an underground passage leads to Heinfels Castle. The castle treasure supposedly lies there behind locked iron doors, which is guarded by two pitch-black dogs with sparkling eyes. Maybe you're one of the brave ones who steals the key from the monster's mouth and lifts the treasure?
