Welcome, dear guests and history enthusiasts!

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The coat of arms of the Radlinger family has a proud tradition – its origins reach back as far as 1564. On that day, Emperor Maximilian II granted Simon Radlinger the original crest: a golden griffin on a black mountain, holding a white wheel in its claws.

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In truth, however, it was Michael Radlinger, chaplain to Emperor Ferdinand I, who had earned this honour. As a farewell gift, Maximilian II bestowed the coat of arms upon him. But as a Catholic cleric could have no descendants, the distinction was officially awarded to his father Simon – a clever move to ensure the family’s social rise.

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Almost 30 years later, the next emperor, Rudolf II, entered the picture. In 1593, Mathias and Adam Rädlinger – probably nephews or great-nephews of Michael – were granted letters of nobility. With this ennoblement, the coat of arms was refined: the tournament helmet replaced the simple spiked helmet of the bourgeoisie, and the shield took on a new appearance with a red pale on a white field. More than 400 years later, a version of this emblem still adorns Hotel Radlinger with pride – a lasting symbol of tradition and heritage.

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The hotel remains in family hands to this day and is run with heartfelt passion and dedication.