Once you have stood under such a mighty tree, as under the beech tree in Burgellern Castle, you will never let go.

An impressive beech (Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea) - certainly more than 300 years old - dominates the entrance area of the castle hotel.
Even the builders of the castle knew about the importance of nature. That's why you planted extraordinary trees on the castle grounds. If the beech is still dark red in spring, it turns green in autumn before its leaves fall off. A history like this creates awareness and responsibility for nature and so the owners of the castle plant new greenery for every tree felled and for every intervention in the park. Own bee colonies fertilise the flowers and old fruit varieties can be found in the park.

The effort pays off. Rare birds settle in the castle park, swallows nest on the castle walls and huge beech trees are home to birds of prey such as buzzards, tawny owls and goshawks.

Enjoy this oasis for humans and animals on your next holiday and keep your eyes and ears open.