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Goals of the association
The primary goal of Burg Leuchtenberg’s support association is to protect, maintain, and preserve the castle complex so that future generations can also enjoy what is arguably the most impressive castle in the Upper Palatinate. This involves not only structural preservation but also safeguarding the cultural heritage and the unique historical significance that this place has radiated for centuries.
The association also participates in the annual summer holiday program of the market town of Leuchtenberg with a variety of attractions. Currently, the association has over 100 members.
2003
On August 26, 2003, nine castle enthusiasts met in the castle chapel to found Burg Leuchtenberg’s support association (Förderverein Burg Leuchtenberg e.V.).
Ms. Rita Lingl was elected as the first chairperson, and Mr. Karl Lingl was appointed as her deputy. The association, recognized as a non-profit organization by the tax office, was registered in the Weiden District Court’s register of associations on November 6, 2003, under registration number VR 150.
2004
In 2004, one of the association’s first work sessions took place in the spring. Shrubs and bushes were removed from the outer castle courtyard. The cellar in the outer bailey was also cleared of rubbish and old boards.
2005
At the first May devotion on May 5, 2005, the former baptismal font of the parish church, which had long served as a flower trough, was also handed over to its new location in the castle chapel.
2006
Expansion of the exhibition in the castle chapel and redesign of the castle flyers.
2007
In 2007, the benches in the outdoor area and the partition walls in the castle chapel were renewed.
2008
Clearing of shrubs and bushes from the former tax office in the outer bailey.
2009
In 2009, the support association removed overgrown shrubs from the northern outer wall of the castle and restored the former green space. During this process, a long-forgotten cellar was uncovered, which, with scientific support from the archaeological preservation authorities, is to be excavated and opened to the public in 2010. Together with the association’s medieval reenactment group, “Luceomontis,” we successfully organized a medieval festival at Burg Leuchtenberg.
2010
The castle support association renewed the paintwork on the heavily rusted railings in the interior and exterior of the castle complex.
2011
In 2011, with the support of an excavation technician from the archaeological monument preservation office, excavation work began on the partially buried cellar vault in the outer bailey.
2012
Extension of the exhibition in chapel and Dürnitz.