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Sargans Castle

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Location: Sargans, Sarganserland, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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1. Gümmeler Route – Lourdes Grotto of Mels loop from Sargans

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2. View of the Rhine Valley – St. Antonius Parish Church loop from Sargans

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3. Gümmeler Route – Chapfensee Lake loop from Sargans

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Paul

June 1, 2021

Sargans Castle
The Sarganserschloss was first read in a document as early as 1282. In 1386 its owner, Count Johann I (called "Count Hans" for short) fought on the side of Austria near Sempach against the Confederates. Two years later he planned to take part in the battle against the Glarus people at Näfels, but luckily he did not appear with his people on the Kerenzerberg until the meeting had already been decided.
After the Old Zurich War, Sargans became subject to the Confederates. From then on (from 1459 to 1798) they administered this property as a common rule. 181 bailiffs replaced each other one after the other in the Sarganserschloss (each after a two-year term of office). The order of their appearance can still be read on the coat of arms that adorns the city side of the mansion: Zurich, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Zug and Glarus. (After the Villmerger Wars, from 1712, also Bern.)
The castle has belonged to the local community of Sargans since 1899. Architect Eugen Probst renovated it sensibly at the turn of the century. In 1969/70 the facade, the ring walls and the retaining walls were subjected to another renovation with the help of Heimatschutz and the federal government and the canton of St. Gallen. A visit to the old manor house and the Sarganserländisches Heimatmuseum in the tower are worthwhile!
Text: Pedagogical Publishing House LLZ

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Anke Duderstadt

May 25, 2025

For a small entrance fee, you can visit the museum in the tower, which is beautifully decorated, especially for children. There's also a restaurant and a castle café...

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Location: Sargans, Sarganserland, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

Sargans Castle

1. Gümmeler Route – Lourdes Grotto of Mels loop from Sargans

2. View of the Rhine Valley – St. Antonius Parish Church loop from Sargans

3. Gümmeler Route – Chapfensee Lake loop from Sargans

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