Hofhegnenberg Castle is one of the most historic sites in the Wittelsbach region and combines medieval origins, art-historical treasures and active monument protection.
Not far from Steindorf, Hofhegnenberg Castle stands on the highest elevation between Munich and Augsburg. Its history dates back to the Middle Ages, when the first defence and observation tower was built here. In the 16th century, it developed into today's castle complex, which played an important role on the western border of the Duchy of Bavaria under the Wittelsbach dynasty - in particular through Georg von Hegnenberg, a gold knight and confidant of Emperor Charles V.
After decades of decay, the castle was restored by Peter Löw with great personal commitment and saved from final loss as part of the European Heritage Project. Historic rooms such as the Knights' Hall, the Kunstkammer, the Emperor's Room and the Coat of Arms Room, important works of art and legends such as the miracle of the statue of the Virgin Mary make Hofhegnenberg Castle a unique synthesis of architecture, history and cultural identity.