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The Top 9 Castles around Root

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 Root. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

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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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Huwilerturm
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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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Meggenhorn Castle
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Meggenhorn Castle is located in Meggen, directly on the shore of Lake Lucerne. The property has a beautiful castle garden. I definitely recommend you visit the castle.
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Dreilindenpark
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The English park with many old trees and a wide view of the alpine panorama covers 35,000 square meters.
The main building of the complex includes the palace-like Villa Vicovaro, …
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