Furnished for Disasters – He could survive in his castle for months

– He could survive in his castle for months

Matthias Steinmann hoards 100,000 liters of heating oil, food for a year, medication and much more. Getting ready for emergencies is his hobby, says the former university professor and self-made millionaire.

Published: 04.06.2022, 19:55

Everything disaster-proof: Matthias Steinmann (80) in front of his castle Ursellen BE.

Photo: Marco Zanoni

Often one is not quite sure with him: is it all just a game? Or is he serious?

The energy supply even lasted for at least five years: two 50,000 liter heating oil tanks are installed under the property, connected to an emergency power generator, there is also a large solar system, solar panels for heat generation and a gas and wood pellet store.