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Augsburger Allgemeine
Zwischen Prunk und Pracht: So lebt es sich im Schloss Hofhegnenberg

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7. January 2023

Main Post
Gourmet-Restaurant “Le Frankenberg” öffnet seine Tore

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13. December 2022

Friedberger Allgemeine
Bedürftige Familien dürfen mit dem Erlös vom Hofer Kipferlmarkt einkaufen

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12. December 2022

Friedberger Allgemeine
150 Kilo Plätzchen werden auf dem Kipferlmarkt verkauft

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5. December 2022

Abendzeitung
“Berggericht“ – der neue Stern am Kitzbüheler Gourmethimmel

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25. November 2022

Friedberger Allgemeine
Der Kipferlmarkt findet wieder statt

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11. November 2022

Ischler Woche
Unternehmer Löw regt Sanierung am Lauffner Kalvarienberg an

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9. November 2022

Traunspiegel
Der Fluder: Lauffner Wahrzeichen ist in Gefahr

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10. October 2022

Art & Wine Mag
Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate in Stellenbosch – Südafrika

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7. July 2022

WiB
Traumhochzeit auf Schloss Frankenberg

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6. July 2022

Main Post
Hochzeit auf Schloss Frankenberg

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4. July 2022

Baden-Baden exklusiv
Der Villenretter

Allgemein

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20. June 2022

Friedberger Allgemeine
Restaurant auf Schloss Hegnenberg öffnet 2023

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10. June 2022

Schlossseiten
Kitzbüheler Stadtensemble am Katharinenplatz

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17. May 2022

Kronen Zeitung
Deutscher Unternehmer lässt Salzfertigerhäuser renovieren

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8. April 2022

Fränkische Landeszeitung
Wellness und Fischbratwurst – Fortschritte auf Schloss Frankenberg und neue Pläne

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28. March 2022

Ischler Woche
Die Revitalisierung mehrerer Häuser in Lauffen nimmt Formen an

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23. March 2022

SWR Aktuell
Der Villenretter von Baden-Baden

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21. March 2022

Badisches Tagblatt
Sternerestaurant soll an Tradition anknüpfen

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21. March 2022

Weingut Vergenoegd Löw
Festive start of the wine harvest

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18. March 2022

Ischler Woche
Revitalisierungs-Arbeiten in Lauffen schreiten voran

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16. March 2022

Main Post
Schloss Frankenberg erwacht

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8. March 2022

Capetown etc
New restaurant set to open in one of SA’s oldest barns in Stellenbosch

Allgemein

Stellenbosch is known for its abundance of breathtaking wine estates boasting rolling vineyards and spectacular views. And nestled between the Helderberg Mountains and False Bay lies Vergenoegd Löw, one of the oldest working farms in South Africa. More…

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16. February 2022

Eat Out
Bertus Basson launches new restaurant in one of SA’s oldest barns

Allgemein

Award-winning Stellenbosch wine estate Vergenoegd Löw will soon be home to Clara’s Barn, a new restaurant concept located in one of South Africa’s oldest barns. The genius behind this new restaurant is none other than renowned chef Bertus Basson. This will be the second restaurant that Basson launches at the well-known wine estate after the roaring […]

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14. February 2022

Project Kitzbühel: Tiroler Tageszeitung
Culinary highlights guaranteed in old walls

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21. June 2021

Project South Africe: Löw TV
Vergenoegd Löw Vineyard – Drone flight

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28. May 2021

Project Baden Baden: Löw TV
Renewed restoration of the Sonnenhof by the European Heritage Project after a major fire

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6. May 2021

Project Schloss Frankenberg: Löw TV
The European Heritage Project acquires historic farm in Weigenheim

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4. May 2021

Project Schloss Frankenberg: Löw TV
Andreas Konopatzki and Peter Löw on the restoration process

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29. April 2021

Projekt Baden Baden: Löw TV
The European Heritage Project acquires an significant collection of historic Baden helmets

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28. April 2021

Project Baden Baden: Löw TV
The EUROPEAN HERITAGE PROJECT brings the Villa Kettenbrücke back to its former glory

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22. April 2021

Project Schloss Frankenberg: Löw TV
A tour of the rooms of a tower suite at Schloss Frankenberg

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14. April 2021

Project Baden-Baden: Löw TV
An interview with the Lord Mayor of Baden-Baden, Margret Mergen and Peter Löw

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9. April 2021

The European Heritage Project: Architekturblatt
Architectural monuments preserve the history of many generations

Allgemein

The European Heritage Project: Baudenkmäler bewahren die Geschichte vieler Generationen An interview with Prof. Dr. Peter Löw about the European Heritage Project (German only)

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1. April 2021

Projekt Baden-Baden: Löw TV
The European Heritage Project purchases the “Schababerle-Haus” in Baden-Baden

Allgemein

The representative office building is one of the most important buildings in Baden-Baden’s pedestrian zone. The European Heritage Project is already represented in Baden-Baden with a number of architectural monuments that are being lovingly restored. The aim of all of this work is to support the application of the city of Baden-Baden for recognition as […]

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26. March 2021

Project Schloss Hofhegnenberg: Augsburger Allgemeinen
This is how the castle owner made his fortune

Allgemein

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

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28. January 2021

Project Lauffen: Oberösterreichisches Volksblatt
A lot of love, understanding and a little artistic talent

Allgemein

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 […]

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2. January 2021

Project Venice: Allgemeine Bauzeitung
Facade of the Palazzo Belloni Battagia to be renovated

Allgemein

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.

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18. December 2020

Project Schloss Hofhegnenberg: Friedberger Allgemeine Zeitung
Help for families despite Corona

Allgemein

The Christmas market (Kipferlmarkt) was not allowed to take place – shopping with needy single parents was.

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14. December 2020

Projekt Lauffen: Press release
The European Heritage Project is planning a Nativity Museum in Lauffen an der Traun

Allgemein

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.

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11. December 2020

Project Hofhegnenberg Castle: Augsburger Allgemeine Zeitung
A Restaurant at Hofhegnenberg Castle?

Allgemein

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…

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17. November 2020

Project Palais Sonnenhof: Schlossseiten
Palais Sonnenhof – Pearl of Lake Starnberg

Allgemein

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 […]

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11. November 2020

Project Frankenberg Castle, Projekt South Africa: Meiningers weinwelt
Think Wine

Allgemein

Many people dream of buying some vines, maybe a wine farm – some even acquire a vineyard. A few investors, however, have acquired a whole collection of estates and combine a passion for wine with financial investment. Often to the advantage of the consumer.

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9. November 2020

Project Lauffen: Ischler Woche
Lauffen revitalization starts with an assessment by the monument authority

Allgemein

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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21. October 2020

Project South Africa: Press release
Vergenoegd Löw wines receive high distinction

Allgemein

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.

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8. October 2020

Project Kitzbühel: Kitzbüheler Anzeiger
On-site inspection in centre

Allgemein

Investor Peter Löw and gastronomy professional Heinz Hanner last week invited visitors to an on-site inspection: The restructuring of the “Lacknerhaus” is progressing and the Berggericht restaurant is due to open at the end of the year.

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7. October 2020

Project Lauffen: Press release
The revitalisation of the Lauffen market square can begin

Allgemein

The former poorhouse on the market square in Lauffen, known as Lauffen 15, has seen better days. But now a new opportunity has presented itself for the historic walls as well as for the entire market centre of Lauffen.

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1. October 2020

Project Lauffen: meinbezirk.at
Revitalisation of the Lauffen town centre addressed in the municipal council

Allgemein

With the help of a German investor, the somewhat “aged” town centre of the Ischl district of Lauffen is to regain its former glory. Peter Löw, whose wife was born in Lauffen, has presented his plans on two occasions and received a lot of positive feedback.

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28. September 2020

Project Kitzbühel: Falstaff
Heinz Hanner has a new stove in Kitzbühel

Allgemein

Heinz Hanner will oversee a cross-sectional culinary concept for Peter Löw’s European Heritage Project. First and foremost is the opening of the “Berggericht” restaurant in the historic centre of Kitzbühel.

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24. September 2020

Project Baden-Baden: Badisches Tagblatt
With a blessing and a verdict

Allgemein

Celebration of topping-out ceremony at historical monument Sonnenhof in Baden-Baden. Mayor Margret Mergen thanks The European Heritage Project for its commitment. Curator Löw refers to “a burning wound” and explains the principles of The European Heritage Project.

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23. September 2020

Project Baden-Baden: Video release
Curator Peter Löw explains the principles of The European Heritage Project on the occasion of the topping-out ceremony of the historical monument Sonnenhof in Baden-Baden

Allgemein

“We receive a lot of support, but also criticism. Many ask why we do not do more for the refugees or the misery throughout the world… Those who say such things have not understood the function or the meaning of such monuments for the population.”

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22. September 2020

Project Kitzbühel: Swiss-architekts
Maintaining the architectural heritage

Allgemein

Professor Dr. Dr. Peter Löw, entrepreneur and chief curator of The European Heritage Project, is fighting to ensure that historical buildings in Kitzbühel, among other places, are preserved. To this end he buys houses and has them restored. An overview of the project status in Kitzbühel.

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22. September 2020

Project Kitzbühel: Tiroler Tageszeitung
Work commences on the Lacknerhaus facade

Allgemein

The dilapidated condition of the interior of the building was already evident from the facade. Years of vacancy had significantly affected the structural fabric. The roof structure threatened to collapse, the masonry showed frost and water damage, and the interior was partially infested with pests.

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19. September 2020

Project Baden-Baden: Badisches Tagblatt
Villa in Quettigstrasse: facade renovation completed

Allgemein

The European Heritage Project restores historical appearance. After a two-year renovation process, the property has been returned to its former glory. The renovation of the interior has progressed well and only needs to be “finalised”.

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9. September 2020

Project Lauffen: Ischler Woche
Investor wants to breathe old new life into the centre of Lauffen

Allgemein

Munich investor Peter Löw has big plans for the centre of Lauffen: As part of The European Heritage Project, Löw, whose wife was born in Lauffen, wants to restore a number of buildings and redesign the square in front of the church.

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26. August 2020

Project Lauffen: Press release
Peter Löw presents plans for revitalisation of Lauffen market square in Bad Ischl

Allgemein

After the project had already been presented to the Bad Ischl municipal council and the population of Lauffen, the Ischler Heimatverein has also been informed about the planned procedure.

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25. August 2020

Project Lauffen: Ischl TV, Video release
Bad Ischl: Town of Lauffen in new splendour

Allgemein

The European Heritage Project has already succeeded in acquiring numerous buildings in Lauffen that have been abandoned to decay. The aim is to not only improve the state of the affected buildings, thereby rescuing them from complete ruin, but also to implement a complete town development concept.

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25. August 2020

Project Baden-Baden: Badisches Tagblatt
Emphasis on cosmopolitan city claim

Allgemein

Sonnenplatz 1, the “old police station”, Maria-Viktoria-Straße 17 or the “Kettenbrücke” villa on the Lichtentaler Allee: The European Heritage Project purchases and restores listed buildings in Baden-Baden. The financially solid initiator and chief curator, Prof. Peter Löw, an entrepreneur who specialises in company takeovers, has his roots in the spa town of Baden-Baden.

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21. August 2020

Project Baden-Baden: DEAL Magazin
Building permit for the Deutscher Hof in Baden-Baden

Allgemein

The European Heritage Project plans to restore the facade of the Deutscher Hof property in Baden-Baden to its historical state. After approval by the historical monument authority, the building permit is now available.

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21. August 2020

Project Venice: Press release
The European Heritage Project restores facade of Palazzo Belloni Battagia on the Canale Grande

Allgemein

The extensive renovation and maintenance process of the palazzo commences with extensive exterior work. Work on the facade of the historic property should be completed in November.

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20. August 2020
Limonaia San Sebastiano, Limone Sul Garda

Project Limonaia San Sebastiano: Press release
The European Heritage Project acquires important historical limonaia on Lake Garda

Allgemein

The acquisition of one of the oldest limonaie on Lake Garda is to not only prevent its looming decay, but to revive a historically unique form of cultivation with a high regional identifying character. In-house production of the famous limoncello is also being examined.

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8. July 2020

Project Frankenberg Castle: food-monitor
Noble locations – noble wines: Wine estate Frankenberg Castle presents best vintage from local bottling to date

Allgemein

In 2014 Prof. Dr. Dr. Peter Löw, by means of The European Heritage Project which he founded, acquired and breathed new life into Frankenberg Castle and the adjacent wine estate. Since 2018 wines from the castle’s own bottling facilities are available again after many years.

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24. June 2020

Project Hofhegnenberg Castle: Schlossseiten Issue 01/2020
Renaissance palace complex resplendent in its new radiance

Allgemein

In a four-year restoration and renovation process, The European Heritage Project is returning the property formerly threatened with total collapse back to its former glory

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6. April 2020

General: Schlossseiten Issue 01/2020
The European Heritage Projekt

Allgemein

Normally Prof. Dr. Dr. Peter Löw is known for restructuring companies. As part of The European Heritage Project, an initiative he founded, the entrepreneur, who also has a doctorate in history, is also very successfully involved in the restoration and preservation of European monuments and memorials worth preserving.

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6. April 2020
Schloss Frankenberg

Project Frankenberg Castle: food-monitor
Old walls – new splendour

Allgemein

The revitalisation and realignment of the Frankenberg Castle wine estate is bearing its first fruits. After several years of intensive soil improvement, the estate entered the market in 2018. The winery has announced an expanded portfolio for the 2019 vintage.

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20. March 2020

Project Hofhegnenberg Castle: Press release
Ceiling frescoes in Hofhegnenberg Castle included in the “Corpus of Baroque Ceiling Painting in Germany”

Allgemein

The European Heritage Project opens the castle church of St. Mary at Hofhegnenberg Castle to the German Documentation Centre for Art History – Image Archive University of Marburg.

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11. February 2020

Project Frankenberg Castle: Main Post
Progress at Frankenberg Castle

Allgemein

A lot has happened at Frankenberg Castle: The owner, Peter Löw, is having the building extensively restored – and visited the local Christmas market over the weekend.

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16. December 2019

Project Hofhegnenberg Castle: Augsburger Allgemeine Zeitung
The recipe for success of the Christmas market

Allgemein

From an insider tip, the Christmas market has become one of the most popular events in the region. The special ambience in the courtyard of Hofhegnenberg Castle appeals to visitors.

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8. December 2019

Project Hofhegnenberg Castle: a.tv – Im Wittelsbacher Land, Video release
Eggnog at Hofhegnenberg Castle and advent wreaths in Dasing

Allgemein

In Dasing, the Catholic Women’s Association is binding advent wreaths. In addition, we visit Hofhegnenberg Castle when the lady of the castle, Clara Löw, prepares egg liqueur for the Christmas market.

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27. November 2019

Project Hofhegnenberg Castle: Augsburger Allgemeine Zeitung
Invitation to the 20th Christmas market at Hofhegnenberg Castle

Allgemein

To celebrate the anniversary of the “Kipferlmarkt” at Hofhegnenberg Castle, the Löw family has organised a historic children’s carousel and guided tours of the chapel.

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20. November 2019

Project Lauffen: Press release
The European Heritage Project acquires further properties in Lauffen

Allgemein

The European Heritage Project expands its portfolio to three properties in the Austrian city of Lauffen with the acquisition of the “Rotharhonerisches Haus”.

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3. April 2019

Project Baden-Baden:
The European Heritage Project expands Baden-Baden portfolio

Allgemein

With the acquisition of three residential buildings, The European Heritage Project has further expanded its portfolio in Baden-Baden.

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3. April 2019

 

 

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