With Countess Katherina von Lamberg through history: a special lead

With Countess Katherina von Lamberg through history: a special lead

When Silvie Somasgutner slips into her chic, noble robe, she turns into the historical figure of Countess Katherina von Lamberg. The anticipation of a special event is tangible: On December 8, Katherina von Lamberg will celebrate her 200th birthday. On this occasion there is an exclusive costume guide entitled "Love recipes of a countess" and a dinner in the orangery of the castle, which will take place exactly that day.

somasgutner has launched these impressive tours in the countess's private chamois, the whole thing is her own idea. Background information about the important personality Katherina von Lamberg has researched her with a lot of commitment. The countess was born as the daughter of a caretaker in Bohemia and was viewed both loved and critically in her time, especially because of the social norms of her time.

The dream of Austria and new ways

The roots of Silvie Somasgutner are in the former Czechoslovakia. At the age of ten, she had the desire to emigrate to Austria. "We were able to receive Austrian television and experienced the world outside of our borders," she explains. After the death of her father in 1988 and the subsequent Matura, she first had to get into your professional life because the money was missing for studying. They led their first professional steps into the gastronomy, where she worked in Steyr-Land despite the initial language barriers.

After the opening of the border in 1989, she finally managed to move to Upper Austria. The time in the gastronomy and later in the office of a furniture store prepared for her independence, which she started in 2007. "I just wanted to break new ground and create something of my own," says Somasgutner and adds that it has always been her plan to document and pass on the great legacy of Countess Katherina von Lamberg.

The connection to Katherina von Lamberg

In 2010, Somasgutner took the step into the role of the countess and has a suitable dress tailored. Since then she has guided groups through the rooms and tells the story of Katherina, who had ten children with Gustav Joachim von Lamberg. Somasgutner sees parallels between her own life and that of the countess. Both came from simpler conditions and had to find themselves in a new life situation, whereby the challenges for Katherina were even greater in their time: "At their time it was scandalous to have illegitimate children," said Somasgutner.

"The dream of becoming a princess is fulfilled, but princesses also have to work hard," she emphasizes. Their commitment emphasizes that success is often associated with a lot of effort, regardless of the social status you come from. Today she is not only active as a guide, but also looks after the Federal Forest event location in Lamberg Castle and offers guided tours in a tractor work.

fascinated by the promising world of Countess Katherina von Lamberg, Somasgutner also connects her two home countries: "You can have two at home: one in Austria and one in the Czech Republic. Interested parties have the opportunity to take part in the costume tour together with Countess Katherina von Lamberg on December 8th and finally enjoy a delicious dinner with Bohemian specialties. The meeting point is at 4 p.m. in the castle courtyard of the Lamberg Castle. Registration is possible on 0699/10 44 22 95 or by email to office@atcz-guide.eu. Further information can be found on the website atcz-guide.eu.