The Top 13 Castles around Greifensee
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 13
beautiful castles to choose from around Greifensee. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Greifensee. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 22, 2025
Irgenhausen Castrum
Highlight • Historical Site
Irgenhausen Castrum is a Roman fort at Irgenhausen, situated on Pfäffikersee lake shore in Switzerland. It was a square fort, measuring 60 metres (197 ft) in square, with four corner …
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Historic Village of Greifensee
Highlight • Settlement
A pretty village right on the lake. The only village that is directly on the lake. The passage is not obstructed.
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Moosburg Castle Ruins
Highlight • Castle
Beautiful ruin in the middle of the Effretikon park. There is also a toilet and several bodies of water in the area.
Unfortunately, the untidy village youth seem to like …
Unfortunately, the untidy village youth seem to like …
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Kyburg Stutz – ZVC24
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
The first "pièce de résistance" in the elite men's road race at the 2024 UCI Road World Championships in Zurich. The climb is not long, but steep, and therefore invites …
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Ruine Dübelstein
Highlight • Castle
The knight Hans Waldmann (1435–1489), the most important Zurich mayor, outstanding general and visionary statesman, resided at the height of his political, military and diplomatic career until his violent death …
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