Eastern Switzerland

The Top 20 Castles in Eastern Switzerland

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20 beautiful castles to choose from in Eastern Switzerland. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Werdenberg Old Town, Castle and Lake

Hohenklingen Castle

Arenenberg Castle and Napoleon Museum

Sargans Castle

Rapperswil Old Town

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View of Rapperswil
Cycling Highlight
Hike across a wooden walkway to the Hurden Peninsula. Or take a boat trip on Lake Zurich. Visit Knie's Children's Zoo. Or simply explore the old town on a walking tour.
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Schlössli Wörth
Hiking Highlight
Castle on a rock with a panoramic lift above the Rhine Falls, an elegant restaurant and a visitor center.
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Hagenwil Castle
Cycling Highlight
The moated castle of Hagenwil is almost 800 years old and has been repeatedly destroyed and plundered for centuries.Since 1806 it has been owned by the Angehm family, who …
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Munot Fortress
Road Cycling Highlight
The Munot over Schaffhausen is the landmark of the city and a fine example of an early fortification. It was created as a circular fortress around 1580 to plans by …
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Werdenberg Old Town, Castle and Lake
Cycling Highlight
Werdenberg with historical city rights
Werdenberg is a town with historical town charter in the eastern Swiss canton of St. Gallen. The town of Werdenberg belongs to the municipality of …
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Hohenklingen Castle
Hiking Highlight
A historic place with beautiful views. Well-preserved castle with a restaurant.
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Arenenberg Castle and Napoleon Museum
Hiking Highlight
The museum can only be visited as part of a guided tour, which however gives a very interesting insight into the life of Hortense and Eugénie (mother and wife of Napoléon III). Admission: 15 francs.
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Sargans Castle
Hiking Highlight
Sargans Castle is definitely worth a visit!
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Rapperswil Old Town
Cycling Highlight
Great old town right on the lake with many restaurants and cafes. Good place for a break or as a meeting point
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