Biography
The entrepreneur Peter Löw from Hofhegnenberg writes in his book about his success in restructuring companies and his thirst for adventure – not only in business life
At the moment, master nativity builder Rudolf Aitenbichler is working on a big, special project: he is restoring the “Hocker Krippe – a family nativity scene from Lauffen an der Traun – which dates back to the 18th century. This came about as part of the European Heritage Project through the initiative of Peter Löw, who acquired the Kaiserin- Elisabeth-Hospital in Lauffen, which is now being restored.
When the European Heritage Project acquired the 17th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal, it was already clear that the building would need extensive restoration and renovation work to restore it to its former glory.
The Christmas market (Kipferlmarkt) was not allowed to take place – shopping with needy single parents was.
- New Nativity Museum in the centre of Lauffen in Upper Austria to open on 1 Advent in 2021
- The European Heritage Project is having one of the largest historical family nativity scenes in the Salzkammergut comprehensively restored for the planned museum, and other important nativity scenes will follow.
Owner Peter Löw has lovingly restored the listed castle.
However, a gap in the courtyard disturbs him. His latest project should also benefit the village…
Located on the upper part of the Hanfelder Berg, the stately Palais Sonnenhof overlooks Lake Starnberg and the entire chain of Alps from Berchtesgaden to Lake Constance. When the European Heritage Project acquired the Sonnenhof in 2002, the once noble and glamorous villa had already stood empty for decades and was only sporadically used as a backdrop for film shoots.
The sale of the Lauffen 15 property to the entrepreneur Peter Löw was (as reported) decided by a majority in the Ischl council. But what overall plans does Löw have for Lauffen and what expectations does he have of the municipality and when should the renovation work start? A local inspection.
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Michelangelo Wine Awards gold medal for 2017 Merlot.
The current success is not only due to hard work, but also to the exceptional location of the vineyards. This winery was deliberately built on this site by the Boer settlers in 1696 and has continued to produce its wines in the same location over the centuries. Read more