The Top 9 Castles around Hirzel
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 9
beautiful castles to choose from around Hirzel. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Hirzel. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 8, 2025
Schnabelburg castle ruins
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Ruins are always a highlight, even if they consist only of very small walls, as is the case here. Several benches invite you to take a break, and there's even …
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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 …
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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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 …
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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Au Castle
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A very nice place for a small castle, today it is also a seminar hotel.
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Friedberg Ruins
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Of the castle, which was built around 1200, only a few remnants of the walls and the Sodbrunnen are visible. Information boards give a historical overview.
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Altwädenswil Castle Ruins
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The ruin is a very nice place for families. It has several barbecue areas and is itself an adventure playground for children. Also right next to the ruin is a small but very nice forest areas to relax and play.
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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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Wulp Castle Ruins
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The floor plan of the old castle can be seen through the lower wall remains. There are barbecue areas and seating and is a nice place in the middle of the forest for a break.
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View of Wädenswil Castle Ruins
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The castle had dominated the way from Zurich to the monastery Einsiedeln in the canton of Schwyz until the Reformation.
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