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25 years of the Lichtenegg castle ruins: A celebration of community in Birgland
Celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Burgruine Lichtenegg support association: A look back at commitment, festivals and community in Birgland.
25 years of the Lichtenegg castle ruins: A celebration of community in Birgland
A special anniversary was celebrated in Birgland: The Lichtenegg Castle Ruin Support Association looks back on 25 years of dedicated work. Numerous guests from the surrounding area, especially from Middle Franconia, were warmly welcomed on this occasion.
The association was founded by Hans Seitz, who, as a local resident, was concerned that the last remnants of the castle ruins could be lost. The support association was founded on December 19, 1998, with Seitz as the first chairman and 22 other members at his side.
Commitment and support
After Hans Seitz, Richard Pilhöfer took over the management of the club, but he died far too early. His son Jürgen followed in his footsteps and is supported by a committed board team who are also committed to preserving the castle ruins. Through countless hours of work and generous donations, the association's volunteers were able to achieve a lot, so that the castle ruins now attract many visitors who take the steep path to the castle.
On the plateau of the castle ruins, visitors can discover a panoramic board that shows them which sights are visible in the area. Without the tireless efforts of many people, including members of the local council at the time under the leadership of former mayor Herbert Steinmetz, as well as government funding and the support of experts, this historical treasure might have been lost.
The mayor of Birgland, Brigitte Bachmann, honored the club as “castle lady” and presented a certificate and small financial support. Time flew by at a convivial dinner with knight's soup, delicious bread and refreshing drinks.
There was a varied program for the younger guests: Under the direction of Martina Dietrich and her team, the children were able to take part in a treasure hunt, stab lances and make creative pictures, which made for a lot of fun.
Although the planned delegation from the Stiber Fähnlein had to cancel due to illness, guests from Amberg were still present, including Anton Bruckmüller and his son, who are rarely seen in Birgland.
The festival concluded with a church service on Sunday morning, led by Pastor Andreas Utzat, and a subsequent breakfast with white sausages and wienerle, which rounded off the happy celebrations.