Burg Berneck

Burg Berneck stands majestically at 1,076 metres elevation in the municipality of Kauns at the top of a steep rocky outcrop overlooking the Faggenbach river and Kaunertal valley in Tyrol. First documented in 1225, the castle achieved its striking Gothic architectural character in 1435 when Hans Wilhelm von Mülinen enlarged it into a formidable fortress. The complex features a distinctive western tower and three courtyards dividing the structure into three sections, with windows and gates framed in eye-catching yellow tuff stone. Notable interior features include the St. Bartholomew Chapel with ancient Gothic frescoes. Following centuries of gradual deterioration, the castle was expertly restored in the 1970s by architect Dipl. Ing. Ekkehard Hörmann from Innsbruck and his wife, preserving its striking medieval character and Gothic aesthetics for future generations.