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The Top 14 Castles in Viamala

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 14

beautiful castles to choose from in Viamala. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 18, 2025

View of Hohen Rätien Castle Ruins

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From here you have on the Via Spluga a great view of the ruins Hohen Rätien

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Splügen Castle Ruins

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The publicly accessible Splügen castle ruins are located on a rocky peak east of the village of the same name. The castle can only be reached without a motor vehicle; …

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Rietberg Castle

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Schloss Rietberg, Rietberg
Rietberg war der Sitz der Herren von Rietberg, die in einer Urkunde vom 29. Juli 1286 als Vasallen der Herren von Sax-Misox erwähnt werden und im 13. …

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Schauenstein Castle

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Fürstenau - town in miniature
An episcopal Meierhof as the origin of Fürstenau
The episcopal power in Domleschg was probably already developed in the epoch of the Frankish Empire, in …

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Obertagstein Castle Ruins and Cliffside Toilet

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Great view, definitely worth a visit. 🚽
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Schloss Schauenstein Restaurant & Hotel

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Schauenstein
Castle Restaurant Hotel
Andreas Caminada Restaurant, awarded 3 Michelin stars and 19 Gault & Millau points and its boutique hotel.

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Cagliatscha Castle Ruins

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The Cagliatscha Castle is the ruin of a hilltop castle in the municipality of Andeer, Clugin fraction in the Schams in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.

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View of Ehrenfels Castle

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Ehrenfels Castle is now used as a youth hostel for groups. The complex is located directly on the Domleschg Castle Trail.

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View of Thusis and Hohen Rätien Castle

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Nice path and good view

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View of Ortenstein Castle

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In Domleschg, one of the regions in Switzerland with the most castles, the castle of Ortenstein rises imposingly on a rock. Surrounded by an impressive mountain backdrop, the result is …

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The Top 14 Castles in Viamala

View of Hohen Rätien Castle Ruins

Splügen Castle Ruins

Rietberg Castle

Schauenstein Castle

Obertagstein Castle Ruins and Cliffside Toilet

Schloss Schauenstein Restaurant & Hotel

Cagliatscha Castle Ruins

View of Ehrenfels Castle

View of Thusis and Hohen Rätien Castle

View of Ortenstein Castle

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