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The Top 20 Castles around Effingen

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 20

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

Last updated: November 13, 2025

Biberstein Castle

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The castle Biberstein is a castle in the municipality of Biberstein in the Swiss canton of Aargau. It was created by reconstruction of a medieval castle. Today the castle is …

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Habsburg Castle

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Habsburg Castle was the namesake for the famous noble family, whose foundation stone was laid between 1020 and 1030. Anyone interested in the history of the Habsburgs can take an …

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Auenstein Castle

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Auenstein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Auenstein in the Swiss canton of Aargau. It was created by converting a medieval castle. The castle was probably built in …

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Alt-Tierstein Castle Ruins

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Worth seeing castle ruins with a great view of the region. It is best to come in the afternoon to take photos.

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Freudenau Castle Ruins

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The Freudenau Castle ruins are idyllically situated above the banks of the Aare River near Stilli and are a silent witness to medieval history. Built around 1240 by the Habsburgs, …

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Schlössli Aarau

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Schlössli Aarau
The Schlössli was built outside the city of Aarau in the 13th century and is therefore the oldest building in the historic old town.
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Königstein Castle Ruins (Küttigen)

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Königstein is the ruin of a hilltop castle above Küttigen in the Swiss canton of Aargau. It is located at 610 meters on the Brunneberg in the Folded Jura, around …

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Urgiz Castle Ruins

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The Ruin Urgiz is a dilapidated hilltop castle in the municipality of Densbüren in the Swiss canton of Aargau. It is located northeast of the village on a narrow steep …

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Gipf Oberfrick - Birkenhof - Alt Tierstein Ruins - Gipf Oberfrick

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This beautiful and pleasant hike starts directly at the car park at Frick (AG) train station (charges apply). The parking fee can only be paid via the SBB P+Rail app or if you have an SBB parking card.

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Kasteln Castle

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13th century
Today's school home for normally gifted, behavioral students (Wikipedia)

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Schenkenberg Castle Ruins

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Ruins Schenkenberg - one of the most impressive ruins in the canton of Aargau

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The Top 20 Castles around Effingen

Biberstein Castle

Habsburg Castle

Auenstein Castle

Alt-Tierstein Castle Ruins

Freudenau Castle Ruins

Schlössli Aarau

Königstein Castle Ruins (Küttigen)

Urgiz Castle Ruins

Gipf Oberfrick - Birkenhof - Alt Tierstein Ruins - Gipf Oberfrick

Kasteln Castle

Schenkenberg Castle Ruins

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