Weiherburg, Gothic castle in Hötting district, Innsbruck, Austria.
Weiherburg is a late Gothic castle in the Hötting area of Innsbruck, situated at approximately 1,247 meters (4,090 feet) elevation. The structure overlooks the surrounding Tyrolean landscape and currently houses a restaurant and spaces for cultural events.
Christian Tänzl, who built his wealth through silver mining in Schwaz, had the castle constructed in 1460. Around 20 years later, he sold it to Sigismund the Coin Wealthy, a prominent Tyrolean nobleman of that era.
The St. Anna Chapel inside houses frescoes painted in 1798 showing the Virgin Mary flanked by Saint Anne and Saint Christopher. These religious images reveal how locals and residents used this space for prayer and devotion.
The castle requires some effort to reach and visitors should follow local signage and pathways in the Hötting area. Planning ahead by checking when the restaurant operates or which events might be happening helps make the most of a visit.
The name comes from a fish pond that existed near the site until 1911, reflecting the place's historical connection to water features in the area. This old water management system shaped how the surrounding landscape looked and functioned for generations.
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