The Berghof Sölden () is a residence and former farmstead in

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. The building is one of the original farmsteads in the

region.

Position

The Berghof is located on the west side of the valley directly above the Sölden town centre.

History

A building on the site of the Berghof was first mentioned already in 1370. In 1588, the Berghof was listed in the records of St. Petersberg Castle as one of the original farmsteadsKurt Klein (Bearb.)
Historisches Ortslexikon. Statistische Dokumentation zur Bevölkerungs- und Siedlungsgeschichte
Hrsg.: Vienna Institute of Demography IDder Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften. Urhöfe in der Ortschaft Sölden, S.37. of Sölden. Since then many other houses have been built around the Berghof, and today this more than 400 year old farmstead serves principally as an alpine lodge with some seasonal agricultural functions. The house is now used as accommodation for guests.

Film location

In September 1939 portions of the film '' The Vulture Wally'' from Hans Steinhoff were shot at the Berghof.

Pictures

Berghof Soelden Oetztal.png, Postcard Sölden with Berghof about 1920 Gästeheim Berghof W.jpg, The House (Winter 2010) Berghof soelden 2016.jpg, The Berghof following renovation during the autumn of 2016

External links

Berghof anno 1588
Official Site
Filmposter „Geierwally“ from 1940
www.germanfilms.net

References

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