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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Martin

February 11, 2023

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Gesslerburg is the name of a medieval castle in Küssnacht. Like Hohle Gasse in the same town, it is linked to the legend of Wilhelm Tell. According to the historian Aegidius Tschudi, it is said to have been the seat of Landsvogt Hermann Gessler.

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Katja 🌞

March 25, 2023

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The remains of this medieval castle are on a hill east of Küssnacht. What remains are primarily the foundations and a few remains of the wall, which are open to the public. There is also a barbecue area at the foot of the hill.

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Location: Küssnacht (SZ), Schwyz, Zentralschweiz, Switzerland

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