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The Top 18 Castles in Zentralschweiz

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 18

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

Last updated: November 20, 2025

Wildenburg Ruins

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Wildenburg ruins
In the early 13th century, the Lords of Hünenberg built a residential castle on the spur high above the Lorzentobel, but it was abandoned after 200 years and …

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Grynau Castle

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Der Bau des bis heute erhaltenen Turms, der lange Zeit fälschlicherweise für ein römisches Bauwerk gehalten wurde, erfolgte im frühen 13. Jahrhundert durch die Grafen von Rapperswil zur Sicherung des …

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Pfäffikon Castle

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Pfaffikon Castle
History of the castle complex (castle tower)
In the years 965/72 the German emperors donated the two farms Pfäffikon and Wollerau to the Einsiedeln monastery. The Benedictine monastery …

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Gesslerburg Ruins

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Gesslerburg ruins
The "nobles of Küssnach" and the lords of Silenen as lords of the castle
Gesslerburg is the name of the medieval castle in Küssnacht. Like Hohle Gasse in …

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Huwiler Tower

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Huwilerturm, Zug
The year the Huwilerturm was built cannot be determined precisely from documents, but according to Linus Birchler it was in 1524/25. Other sources give the year of construction …

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Landenberg Castle

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Landenberg Castle, located above the village of Sarnen, is the landmark and the actual historical center of the canton of Obwalden. The rifle house and the former armory are suitable for cultural events, exhibitions, family celebrations, birthdays or wedding receptions.

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Tower of Hospental

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The tower of the Lords of Hospental is the most striking building in Hospental. Thanks to its elevated position, the tower is clearly visible from different directions and thus characterizes the landscape of the Ursern Valley.

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Rotzberg Castle Ruins

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A short Sunday afternoon walk on the Rotzberg ... great views. There is also a Brätle spot above. On the way there is also a lot to discover ... a short walk through the snot canyon is recommended!

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Schwandegg Castle

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There was a brick house on the Schwandegg, which was called "Schloss Schwandegg" in the 18th century. Here the Menzinger veterinarian and naturopath Karl Josef Arnold (1792-1870) set up the …

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Zwing Uri Castle Ruins

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The remains of Zwing Uri Castle, which was built in the 13th century, are located on a hill in the Reuss valley. According to tradition, Zwing Uri was destroyed during …

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The Top 18 Castles in Zentralschweiz

Wildenburg Ruins

Grynau Castle

Pfäffikon Castle

Gesslerburg Ruins

Huwiler Tower

Landenberg Castle

Tower of Hospental

Rotzberg Castle Ruins

Schwandegg Castle

Zwing Uri Castle Ruins

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