Heimhof Castle

The origins of Heimhof Castle date back to the 14th century when it was built by the Lords of Haimenhofen. In 1331, the castle was first mentioned as a fief of Kastl Monastery, owned by Knight Heinrich Ettenstätter. He sold the complex to his four nephews in 1363. In 1385, it came into the possession of Dietrich Staufer zu Ehrenfels, who exchanged it in 1427 for Veste Köfering with Heinrich von Notthafft zu Wernberg. Between 1477 and 1579, the Lords of Ettling owned the property before the castle was converted into a palace in the 16th century. It remained in the possession of the von Loefen family until the 19th century, was sold to 17 Heimhof citizens in 1855, and subsequently fell into disrepair. Restoration began in 1922 by architect Bodo Ebhardt, who acquired the ruins. Since 1958, the castle has been in the private ownership of the Maier family.