Der Bau des bis heute erhaltenen Turms, der lange Zeit fälschlicherweise für ein römisches Bauwerk gehalten wurde, erfolgte im frühen 13. Jahrhundert durch die Grafen von Rapperswil zur Sicherung des …
The striking tower is the symbol of the village of Wattwil. Strategically located on a hilltop, Iberg Castle was of great importance in the Middle Ages. After several destructions and …
Fründsberg is an abandoned hilltop castle in the Tössbergland, above the hamlet of Oberholz in the municipality of Eschenbach (canton of St. Gallen), on the canton border between St. Gallen and Zurich.
The 7m high and wide remains of the former castle can be reached via a narrow path along the edge of the rock. In addition to seat blocks, there is also a small fireplace.