Model of the Wiesinger Buchberg

Model of the former deer enclosure around 1750. The powder tower can also be seen through the display case at its new location on the village square in Wiesing.

The central pillar and remains of the gunpowder magazine, which Emperor Maximilian I had built 1504 at the Buchbergl, have found a new home in the village square in Wiesing. © Achensee Tourismus

Model of the former deer enclosure around 1750. The powder tower can also be seen through the display case at its new location on the village square in Wiesing. © Gemeinde Wiesing, Bildlmacher

Description board next to the model © Gemeinde Wiesing, Bildlmacher

In the late 15th century, a watchtower was built on the Buchberg, which was later converted into a powder tower. In the 16th century, Archduke Ferdinand II had Thurnegg Castle built, complete with a game enclosure and its surrounding wall. Today, history comes alive thanks to Otto Dornauer from Wiesing, who has created a detailed, true-to-scale model of the Buchberg. Based on old maps, the model shows what the area looked like around 1750 and is displayed alongside an information board in the entrance of Wiesing’s municipal building.

For an even more immersive experience, explore the interactive audio tour narrated by Emperor Maximilian I. The tour takes you on a journey through the Achensee region, telling fascinating stories about Wiesing and its historic game enclosure. See the “Station Wiesing Dorfplatz” icon below.

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