Ruínas do Castelo de Blatten (Burgruine Blatten), Oberriet

Platten Castle, Oberriet
Blatten Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Oberriet, in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. The square keep is not far from the Rhine on a rock south of Oberriet.
The family was first mentioned in 1170 with Burkardus de Blattûn and in 1229 with Ulricus de Blattenn. As the chronicler Christian Kuchimeister reports, the castle was built shortly before 1270 in the area of the imperial court of Kriessern, which, together with the bailiwick of Thurgau and Zürichgau, was sold to Heinrich Walter von Ramschwag (Lords of Ramschwag) in 1278 for the help they had given to King Rudolf in the battle on the Marchfeld was built by the Abbot of St. Gallen, Berchtold von Falkenstein as protection against the Counts of Montfort-Werdenberg and awarded to Ulrich von Ramschwag in 1277.
Due to participation in the Appenzell War, the castle and lordship were temporarily confiscated as a fief. In 1458 Walter Heinrich and Ulrich von Ramschwag sold the castle and manor to the citizen of Constance, Jakob Mangold. In 1486 Abbot Ulrich Rösch of St. Gall bought it back. From 1637 to 1640, Abbot Pius Reher had conversions carried out. The complex was then the official residence of the bailiffs of Kriessern until 1798. The castle was destroyed in 1799 during the French War. Around 1911 the facility was partly used as a quarry.
Plaque commemorating the restoration.
An initial renovation of the tower was carried out by the canton of St. Gallen. Further restorations were carried out on the tower in 1977 and on the surrounding walls and the remains of the castle gate in 1985.
Aerial View (2016)
The castle ruins are known as Blatten Castle to the people of the Rhine Valley. The grounds of the former castle complex and the inside of the tower (there are no more floors) are freely accessible. A wooden building that was erected later stands on top of the vaulted cellar that has been preserved. This is run from April to September by the Oberriet ski club as a castle restaurant.
Text/Source: Wikipedia
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Blatten Castle Ruins, Oberriet / Oberriet's Landmark
Obert's landmark, once a proud castle fortress, has a rich history. It was built around 1230 by Abbot Berchtold von Falkenstein to defend his property. The castle has seen several landowners and was set on fire in 1799 during the battle for the Blatten ferry. The surviving remains consist of parts of the tower and the castle ramparts, as well as the vaulted cellar.
The castle ruins are located in the southernmost part of the municipality of Oberriet on the Blattenberg, idyllically situated on the edge of the forest. On the fitness trail, which runs almost entirely through the forest, you can practice sports in complete harmony with nature.
The castle restaurant is open from April to September. Members of the ski club host guests every Sunday and welcome visitors.
The hut can be rented by the public from Monday to Saturday. Tours are welcome on Sundays.
Text / Source: Municipality of Oberriet
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