Aargau

Aargau

Aargau is one of the more northerly cantons of Switzerland. It comprises the lower course of the river Aare, which is why the canton is called Aar-gau .-History:...

 

1. Aarburg Castle
   Aarburg Castle
   Aarburg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Aarburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It is located high above the Aarburg on a steep, rocky hillside. The castle was built around a medieval castle, which controlled the narrow point on the Aare river and served as the seat of Aarburg...
   
   , Aarburg
   Aarburg
   Aarburg is a municipality in the district of Zofingen in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.The small town lies in the southwest Aargau at an Engnis Aare in the lower Wiggertal. It lies in the intersection of the most important traffic routes of Switzerland...
   
   
2. Altenburg Castle, Altenburg bei Brugg
3. Auenstein Castle, Auenstein
   Auenstein, Switzerland
   Auenstein is a municipality in the district of Brugg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.It is located about north west of Lenzburg.-Geography:...
   
   
4. Bernau Castle, Leibstadt
   Leibstadt
   Leibstadt is a municipality in the district of Zurzach in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:Leibstadt is first mentioned about 1240 as Leibesteit. In the 13th and 14th Centuries it was ruled by the Habsburgs. In 1323 two mills are mentioned in Leibstadt...
   
   
5. Biberstein Castle, Biberstein
   Biberstein
   Biberstein is a municipality in the district of Aarau of the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-Geography:Biberstein is located on the north bank of the Aar River near Aarau. The town is a 17 minute bus ride from downtown Aarau. The neighboring communities are Auenstein to the east, Küttigen to the...
   
   
6. Böttstein Castle, Böttstein
   Böttstein
   Böttstein is a municipality in the district of Zurzach in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:Some scattered La Tène culture items have been discovered near Böttstein. The modern village of Böttstein is first mentioned in 1087 as Botistein. During the 11th to 13th Centuries it was the...
   
   
7. Brestenberg Castle
   Brestenberg Castle
   Brestenberg Castle is a castle and manor house near the municipality of Seengen in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland. It is open to the public and today houses a museum and a cafe.-External links:*...
   
   , Seengen
   Seengen
   Seengen is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-Geography:Seengen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 51.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 32.3% is forested...
   
   
8. Brunegg Castle
   Brunegg Castle
   Brunegg castle is a castle in the municipality of Brunegg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.The castle was built on a hill at the edge of the Jura mountains in the 13th Century. This castle was probably built, together with Wildegg castle in nearby Wildegg, as part of the Habsburg border...
   
   , Brunegg
   Brunegg
   Brunegg is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:Brunegg is first mentioned in first half of the 12th Century as Bruneco. In 1273 it was mentioned as Brunegge. Brunegg castle was built on a hill at the edge of the Jura mountains in the 13th...
   
   
9. Ruins of Freudenau Castle, Untersiggenthal
   Untersiggenthal
   Untersiggenthal is a municipality in the district of Baden in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland, located in the Limmat Valley .-Geography:...
   
   
10. Habsburg
    Habsburg castle
    Habsburg Castle is a medieval fortress located in Habsburg, Switzerland in the canton of Aargau, near the Aar River. At the time of its construction, the location was part of the Duchy of Swabia. Habsburg Castle is the originating seat of the House of Habsburg, which became one of the leading...
    
    , Habsburg
    Habsburg, Switzerland
    Habsburg is a municipality in the district of Brugg in canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It lies about three kilometres southwest of the town of Brugg, the capital of the district of Brugg...
    
    
11. Hallwyl Castle
    Hallwyl Castle
    Hallwyl Castle is one of the most important moated castles in Switzerland. It is located on two islands in the River Aabach, near the northern end of Lake Hallwil in the municipality of Seengen in the canton of Aargau...
    
    , Seengen
    Seengen
    Seengen is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-Geography:Seengen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 51.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 32.3% is forested...
    
    
12. Hilfikon Castle, Villmergen
    Villmergen
    Villmergen is a municipality in the district of Bremgarten in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.Two famous battles took place at Villmergen.In 2010 Hilfikon merged into Villmergen.-History:...
    
    
13. Alt Homberg castle (ruined), Wittnau
    Wittnau, Switzerland
    Wittnau is a municipality in the district of Laufenburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-Geography:Wittnau has an area, , of . Of this area, or 39.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 53.8% is forested...
    
    
14. Horben Castle
    Horben Castle
    Horben Castle is a castle in the municipality of Beinwil in the canton of Aargau. It is located at an elevation of in the Horben-Hochebene near the border with the Canton of Lucerne....
    
    , Beinwil (Freiamt)
    Beinwil (Freiamt)
    Beinwil is a municipality in the district of Muri in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:The earliest evidence of human settlement are scattered Roman era items. The modern municipality of Beinwil is first mentioned in 1153 as Beinwilare. Until 1950 it was known as Beinwil bei Muri. ...
    
    
15. Iberg Castle
    Iberg Castle, Aargau
    Iberg Castle is a ruined castle located on Iberg mountain in the municipality of Riniken in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. Only a few remnants of the ruins are visible.-Castle History:...
    
    , Riniken
    Riniken
    Riniken is a municipality in the district of Brugg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:While Iberg Castle was built in the 11th Century and abandoned in 1200, the village of Riniken is first mentioned in 1253 as Rinikon. The rights to high justice were held by the Habsburgs until 1460,...
    
    
16. Kasteln Castle, Oberflachs
    Oberflachs
    Oberflachs is a municipality in the district of Brugg in Canton Aargau in Switzerland. It is located about 6 km south west of the town of Brugg.-History:...
    
    
17. Klingnau Castle
    Klingnau Castle
    Klingnau Castle is a castle in the municipality of Klingnau in the Swiss canton of Aargau.The construction of the castle, originally the seat of the Klingen family, was started in 1240. Until 1269 a manor house stood on the grounds. After 1331 the outer walls were added. In the second half of the...
    
    , Klingnau
    Klingnau
    Klingnau is a municipality in the district of Zurzach in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:Klingnau is first mentioned in 1239 as Chlingenowe. Ulrich of Klingen acquired land from the monastery of St. Blaise in 1239 to found the city. He and the abbot reached an agreement over which of...
    
    
18. Landvogtei Castle, Baden
    Baden, Switzerland
    Baden is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Aargau, on the west bank of the river Limmat, located in the Limmat Valley , northwest of Zürich. It is the seat of the district of Baden...
    
    
19. Laufenburg Castle, Laufenburg
    Laufenburg, Switzerland
    Laufenburg is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Aargau. It is the seat of the district of the same name. On 1 January 2010 the municipality Sulz merged into Laufenburg....
    
    
20. Lenzburg Castle, Lenzburg
    Lenzburg
    Lenzburg is a town in the central region of the Swiss canton Aargau and is the capital of the district of the same name. The town, founded in the Middle Ages, lies in the Seetal valley, about 3 kilometres south of the Aare river. Lenzburg and the neighbouring municipalities of Niederlenz and...
    
    
21. Liebegg Castle, Gränichen
    Gränichen
    Gränichen is a municipality in the district of Aarau of the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-Geography:The river Wyna flows north at first and heads northwest thereafter. The valley has an average width of about ....
    
    
22. Rued Castle, Schlossrued
    Schlossrued
    Schlossrued is a municipality in the district of Kulm in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-Geography:Schlossrued has an area, , of . Of this area, or 61.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 31.3% is forested...
    
    
23. Schafisheim Castle, Schafisheim
    Schafisheim
    Schafisheim is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:Evidence of earlier settlements near Schafisheim include urn graves of the Hallstatt period and a Roman era farm. The modern village of Schafisheim is first mentioned around 1261-64 as...
    
    
24. Schwarzwasserstelz Castle, Fisibach
    Fisibach
    Fisibach is a municipality in the district of Zurzach in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:While some scattered items from the Bronze Age were discovered in Fisibach, the first evidence of a settlement is a Roman era watchtower along the Rhine River. The modern village of Fisibach is...
    
    
25. Schenkenberg castle
    Schenkenberg Castle
    Schenkenberg castle is a castle ruin above the municipality of Thalheim in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It was built in the 13th Century by the Habsburg dynasty, was the administrative seat for 260 years of a bailiwick of the city of Bern and fell into ruin in the 18th century.-Location:The...
    
    , Thalheim
    Thalheim, Aargau
    Thalheim is a municipality in the district of Brugg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-Geography:Thalheim has an area, , of . Of this area, or 49.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 43.5% is forested...
    
    
26. Schlössli, Aarau
    Aarau
    Aarau is the capital of the northern Swiss canton of Aargau. The city is also the capital of the district of Aarau. It is German-speaking and predominantly Protestant. Aarau is situated on the Swiss plateau, in the valley of the Aar, on the river's right bank, and at the southern foot of the Jura...
    
    
27. Schöftland Castle, Schöftland
    Schöftland
    Schöftland is a municipality in the district of Kulm in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-Geography:Schöftland has an area, , of . Of this area, or 35.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 39.5% is forested...
    
    
28. Schwarzer Turm, Brugg
    Brugg
    Brugg or Brügg may refer to the following places:* In Switzerland:** Brugg, Aargau, in the Canton of Aargau*** FC Brugg, a Swiss football club, from the town of Brugg in Canton Aargau...
    
    
29. Stein Castle
    Stein castle, Aargau
    Stein castle is a castle ruin above the municipality of Baden in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-History:...
    
    , Baden
    Baden, Switzerland
    Baden is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Aargau, on the west bank of the river Limmat, located in the Limmat Valley , northwest of Zürich. It is the seat of the district of Baden...
    
    
30. Ruins of Alt-Thierstein Castle, Gipf-Oberfrick
    Gipf-Oberfrick
    Gipf-Oberfrick is a municipality in the district of Laufenburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:Discoveries in area that would become Gipf-Oberfrick indicated that there were several earlier settlements. These finds include; several Bronze Age items, La Tène culture graves and Roman...
    
    
31. Tegerfelden Castle, Tegerfelden
    Tegerfelden
    Tegerfelden is a municipality in the district of Zurzach in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-Geography:Tegerfelden has an area, , of . Of this area, or 51.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 37.0% is forested...
    
    
32. Trostburg Castle, Teufenthal
    Teufenthal
    Teufenthal is a municipality in the district of Kulm in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-Geography:The street lies in the lower part of a tight, three-kilometer long side of Wyna, in an easterly direction to the plateau of Dürrenäsch. It is bounded to the north by the foothills of the Surberg...
    
    
33. Ruins of Urgiz Castle, Densbüren
    Densbüren
    Densbüren is a municipality in the district of Aarau of the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:Densbüren is first mentioned in the 14 Century as Tensbuirron. In 1426 it was mentioned as Teinspuiren.-Geography:...
    
    
34. Waldhausen Castle, Fisibach
    Fisibach
    Fisibach is a municipality in the district of Zurzach in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:While some scattered items from the Bronze Age were discovered in Fisibach, the first evidence of a settlement is a Roman era watchtower along the Rhine River. The modern village of Fisibach is...
    
    
35. Alt-Wartburg Castle, Oftringen
    Oftringen
    Oftringen is a municipality in the district of Zofingen in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:The earliest trace of human habitation near Oftringen is scattered mesolithic era finds. A Roman era farm at the intersection of two roads and scattered Alamanni settlements have also been...
    
    
36. Wildenstein Castle, Veltheim
    Veltheim, Aargau
    Veltheim is a municipality in the district of Brugg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-Geography:Veltheim has an area, , of . Of this area, or 47.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 32.3% is forested...
    
    
37. Wildegg Castle, Möriken-Wildegg
    Möriken-Wildegg
    Möriken-Wildegg is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:The area was settled in the Late Bronze Age. The hilltop settlement on the Kestenberg had at least two phases...
    
    

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Appenzell Ausserrhoden is a canton of Switzerland. The seat of the government and parliament is Herisau, judicial authorities are in Trogen. Appenzell Ausserrhoden is located in the north east of Switzerland, bordering the cantons of St...

1. Ruins of Rosenberg Castle, Herisau
   Herisau
   Herisau is a municipality of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland. It is the seat of the canton's government and parliament; the judicial authorities are situated in Trogen....
   
   
2. Ruins of Urstein Castle, Herisau
   Herisau
   Herisau is a municipality of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland. It is the seat of the canton's government and parliament; the judicial authorities are situated in Trogen....
   
   

Appenzell Innerrhoden

Appenzell Innerrhoden

Appenzell Innerrhoden is the smallest canton of Switzerland by population and the second smallest by area, Basel-City having less area.-Foundation:...

1. Appenzell Castle
   Appenzell Castle
   Appenzell Castle, also known as Clanx, is a ruined castle in the Appenzell District of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland. It is part of the Swiss heritage site of national significance....
   
    Appenzell
   Appenzell (town)
   Appenzell is the capital of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland. Appenzell has no municipal government of its own; rather, the different parts of Appenzell belong to the districts Appenzell, Schwende and Rüte...
   
   
2. Ruins of Hoch-Altstätten Castle Oberegg

Basel-Land

Basel-Country

Basel-Landschaft , is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland. The capital is Liestal...

 

1. Aesch Castle
   Aesch Castle
   Aesch Castle is a castle in the Swiss municipality of Aesch in the canton of Basel-Country.-Location:Aesch Castle is about northwest of the gorge and Angenstein Castle and north-northeast of the ruins of Pfeffingen Castle on the edge of the core of Aesch village.-History:The castle was built in...
   
   , Aesch
   Aesch, Basel-Country
   Aesch is a municipality in the canton of Basel-Country, Switzerland. The Neolithic gravesite in the Gmeiniwald is listed as a heritage site of national significance.-Prehistoric Aesch:...
   
   
2. Ruins of Altenberg Castle, Füllinsdorf
   Füllinsdorf
   Füllinsdorf is a municipality in the district of Liestal in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-History:Füllinsdorf is first mentioned in 825 as Firinisvilla. In 1225-26 it was mentioned as Vilistorf.-Geography:...
   
   
3. Angenstein Castle
   Angenstein Castle
   Angenstein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Duggingen of the Canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Duggingen
   Duggingen
   Duggingen is a municipality in the district of Laufen in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Duggingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 29.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 57.4% is forested...
   
   
4. Ruins of Bärenfels Castle, Duggingen
   Duggingen
   Duggingen is a municipality in the district of Laufen in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Duggingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 29.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 57.4% is forested...
   
   
5. Burg Castle
   Burg Castle (Burg im Leimental)
   Burg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Burg im Leimental of the Canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Burg im Leimental
   Burg im Leimental
   Burg im Leimental is a municipality in the district of Laufen in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland-History:Burg im Leimental is first mentioned in 1168 as Biedertan though this was referring to Alt-Biederthal Castle...
   
   
6. Ruins of Alt-Biederthal Castle, Burg im Leimental
   Burg im Leimental
   Burg im Leimental is a municipality in the district of Laufen in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland-History:Burg im Leimental is first mentioned in 1168 as Biedertan though this was referring to Alt-Biederthal Castle...
   
   
7. Binningen Castle, Binningen
   Binningen, Switzerland
   Binningen is a municipality in the district of Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It is nestled in a valley, on a plateau, and on two hills overlooking the city of Basel.-History:Binningen is first mentioned in 1004 as Binningen...
   
   
8. Hintere Birseck Castle, Arlesheim
   Arlesheim
   Arlesheim is a municipality in the district of Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. Its cathedral chapter seat, bishop's residence and cathedral are listed as a heritage site of national significance....
   
   
9. Vordere Birseck Castle, Arlesheim
   Arlesheim
   Arlesheim is a municipality in the district of Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. Its cathedral chapter seat, bishop's residence and cathedral are listed as a heritage site of national significance....
   
   
10. Mittlere Birseck Castle, Arlesheim
    Arlesheim
    Arlesheim is a municipality in the district of Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. Its cathedral chapter seat, bishop's residence and cathedral are listed as a heritage site of national significance....
    
    
11. Ruins of Bishofstein Castle
    Bishofstein Castle
    Bishofstein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Sissach of the Canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Sissach
    Sissach
    Sissach is a municipality and the capital of the district of Sissach in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Sissach has an area, , of . Of this area, or 28.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 46.6% is forested...
    
    
12. Bottmingen Castle
    Bottmingen Castle
    Bottmingen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Bottmingen of the Canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Bottmingen
    Bottmingen
    Bottmingen is a municipality in the district of Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Land in Switzerland.-Geography:Bottmingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 25.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 18.4% is forested...
    
    
13. Ebenrain Castle
    Ebenrain Castle
    Ebenrain Castle is a castle in the municipality of Sissach of the Canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Sissach
    Sissach
    Sissach is a municipality and the capital of the district of Sissach in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Sissach has an area, , of . Of this area, or 28.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 46.6% is forested...
    
    
14. Ruins of Engenstein Castle, Pfeffingen
    Pfeffingen
    Pfeffingen is a municipality in the district of Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Pfeffingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 32.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 52.7% is forested...
    
    
15. Ruins of Farnsburg Castle
    Farnsburg Castle
    Farnsburg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Ormalingen of the Canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Ormalingen
    Ormalingen
    Ormalingen is a municipality in the district of Sissach, in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Ormalingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 51.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 37.5% is forested...
    
    
16. Frohberg Castle
    Frohberg Castle
    Frohberg Castle is a medieval castle ruin in the Swiss municipality of Aesch in the canton of Basel-Country.-Location:...
    
    , Aesch
    Aesch, Basel-Country
    Aesch is a municipality in the canton of Basel-Country, Switzerland. The Neolithic gravesite in the Gmeiniwald is listed as a heritage site of national significance.-Prehistoric Aesch:...
    
    
17. Ruins of Fürstenstein Castle, Ettingen
    Ettingen
    Ettingen is a municipality in the district of Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Ettingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 33.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 49.9% is forested...
    
    
18. Ruins of Gutenfels Castle, Bubendorf BL
    Bubendorf
    Bubendorf is a municipality in the district of Liestal in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Bubendorf has an area, , of . Of this area, or 38.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 46.1% is forested...
    
    
19. Holeeschlösschen Castle, Binningen
    Binningen, Switzerland
    Binningen is a municipality in the district of Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It is nestled in a valley, on a plateau, and on two hills overlooking the city of Basel.-History:Binningen is first mentioned in 1004 as Binningen...
    
    
20. Neu-Homburg Castle
    Neu-Homburg Castle
    Neu-Homburg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Läufelfingen of the Canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Läufelfingen
    Läufelfingen
    Läufelfingen is a municipality in the district of Sissach in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-History:Läufelfingen is first mentioned in 1226 as Leinvolvingen. In 1481 it was mentioned as Leiffeldingen.-Geography:...
    
    
21. Ruins of Madeln Castle, Pratteln
    Pratteln
    Pratteln is a municipality in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland, located in the district of Liestal.-Geography:Pratteln has an area, , of . Of this area, or 27.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 28.1% is forested...
    
    
22. Münchenstein Castle
    Münchenstein Castle
    Münchenstein Castle is a landmark above the village centre of Münchenstein, in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. The ruins of the castle can still be visited and viewed, but are under private ownership.-Location:...
    
    , Münchenstein
    Münchenstein
    Münchenstein is a municipality in the district of Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Landschaft in Switzerland.-Historical records:Münchenstein is first mentioned in 1196 as Kekingen. In 1270 it was mentioned as Geckingen and in 1279 as Munchenstein.* 1259: The hamlet and the mill, between "Neue...
    
    
23. Ruins of Münchsberg Castle, Pfeffingen
    Pfeffingen
    Pfeffingen is a municipality in the district of Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Pfeffingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 32.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 52.7% is forested...
    
    
24. Ruins of Ödenburg Castle, Wenslingen
    Wenslingen
    Wenslingen is a municipality in the district of Sissach in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Wenslingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 62.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 29.9% is forested...
    
    
25. Ruins of Pfeffingen Castle
    Pfeffingen Castle
    Pfeffingen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Pfeffingen of the Canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Pfeffingen
    Pfeffingen
    Pfeffingen is a municipality in the district of Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Pfeffingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 32.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 52.7% is forested...
    
    
26. Schloss Pratteln, Pratteln
    Pratteln
    Pratteln is a municipality in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland, located in the district of Liestal.-Geography:Pratteln has an area, , of . Of this area, or 27.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 28.1% is forested...
    
    
27. Ruins of Ränggen Castle, Diegten
    Diegten
    Diegten is a municipality in the district of Waldenburg in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-History:Diegten is first mentioned in 1152 as Dietingoven. In 1213 it was mentioned as Dietikon,in 1342 it was mentioned as Dietken and in 1671 it was Dieckten.-Geography:Diegten has an area, , of...
    
    
28. Ruins of Ramstein Castle, Bretzwil
    Bretzwil
    Bretzwil is a municipality in the district of Waldenburg in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-History:Bretzwil is first mentioned in 1194 as Braswilere. In 1247 it was mentioned as Brezwilr.-Geography:...
    
    
29. Reichenstein Castle
    Reichenstein Castle (Arlesheim)
    Reichenstein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Arlesheim of the Canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance....
    
    , Arlesheim
    Arlesheim
    Arlesheim is a municipality in the district of Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. Its cathedral chapter seat, bishop's residence and cathedral are listed as a heritage site of national significance....
    
    
30. Ruins of Riedfluh Castle, Eptingen
    Eptingen
    Eptingen is a municipality in the district of Waldenburg in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Eptingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 47.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 47.6% is forested...
    
    
31. Ruins of Schalberg Castle, Pfeffingen
    Pfeffingen
    Pfeffingen is a municipality in the district of Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Pfeffingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 32.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 52.7% is forested...
    
    
32. Alt-Schauenburg Castle, Frenkendorf
    Frenkendorf
    Frenkendorf is a municipality in the district of Liestal in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Frenkendorf has an area, , of . Of this area, or 27.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 42.0% is forested...
    
    
33. Ruins of Neu-Schauenburg Castle, Frenkendorf
    Frenkendorf
    Frenkendorf is a municipality in the district of Liestal in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Frenkendorf has an area, , of . Of this area, or 27.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 42.0% is forested...
    
    
34. Ruins of Schönenberg Castle, Burg im Leimental
    Burg im Leimental
    Burg im Leimental is a municipality in the district of Laufen in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland-History:Burg im Leimental is first mentioned in 1168 as Biedertan though this was referring to Alt-Biederthal Castle...
    
    
35. Ruins of Sissacherfluh Castle
    Sissacherfluh Castle
    Sissacherfluh Castle is a castle in the municipality of Sissach of the Canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Sissach
    Sissach
    Sissach is a municipality and the capital of the district of Sissach in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Sissach has an area, , of . Of this area, or 28.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 46.6% is forested...
    
    
36. Ruins of Spitzburg Castle, Ramlinsburg
    Ramlinsburg
    Ramlinsburg is a municipality in the district of Liestal in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-History:Ramlinsburg is first mentioned in 1367 as Remlisperg...
    
    
37. Fortified Church of St. Arbogast
    Fortified Church of St. Arbogast
    The Fortified Church of St. Arbogast in the Swiss municipality of Muttenz in Basel-Country is the only church in Switzerland that is surrounded by a defensive wall. It is an example of the fortified church type of construction, and is a Swiss heritage site of national significanceThe fortified...
    
    , Muttenz
    Muttenz
    Muttenz is a municipality with a population of approximately 17,000 in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It is located in the district of Arlesheim and next to the city of Basle.-History:...
    
    
38. Ruins of Tschöpperli Castle, Aesch
    Aesch, Basel-Country
    Aesch is a municipality in the canton of Basel-Country, Switzerland. The Neolithic gravesite in the Gmeiniwald is listed as a heritage site of national significance.-Prehistoric Aesch:...
    
    
39. Ruins of Waldenburg Castle, Waldenburg
    Waldenburg, Switzerland
    Waldenburg is a municipality in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland, and the capital of the district of the same name.-Geography:Waldenburg has an area, , of . Of this area, or 31.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 62.4% is forested...
    
    
40. Ruins of Hintere Wartenberg Castle, Muttenz
    Muttenz
    Muttenz is a municipality with a population of approximately 17,000 in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It is located in the district of Arlesheim and next to the city of Basle.-History:...
    
    
41. Ruins of Mittlere Wartenberg Castle, Muttenz
    Muttenz
    Muttenz is a municipality with a population of approximately 17,000 in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It is located in the district of Arlesheim and next to the city of Basle.-History:...
    
    
42. Ruins of Vordere Wartenberg Castle, Muttenz
    Muttenz
    Muttenz is a municipality with a population of approximately 17,000 in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It is located in the district of Arlesheim and next to the city of Basle.-History:...
    
    
43. Ruins of Wild-Eptingen Castle, Eptingen
    Eptingen
    Eptingen is a municipality in the district of Waldenburg in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Eptingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 47.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 47.6% is forested...
    
    
44. Wildenstein Castle
    Wildenstein Castle (Basel-Country)
    Wildenstein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Bubendorf of the Canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Bubendorf
    Bubendorf
    Bubendorf is a municipality in the district of Liestal in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Bubendorf has an area, , of . Of this area, or 38.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 46.1% is forested...
    
    
45. Zwingen Castle, Zwingen
    Zwingen
    Zwingen is a municipality in the district of Laufen in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Zwingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 33.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 38.1% is forested...
    
    

Bern 

1. Aarberg Castle, Aarberg
   Aarberg
   Aarberg is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.Aarberg lies 20 kilometers from Bern above the Aar River...
   
   
2. Aarwangen Castle
   Aarwangen Castle
   Aarwangen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Aarwangen of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Aarwangen
   Aarwangen
   Aarwangen is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Aarwangen grew from a fortified toll crossing over the River Aare, in a region where there were few realistic crossing places...
   
   
3. Amsoldingen Castle
   Amsoldingen Castle
   Amsoldingen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Amsoldingen of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Amsoldingen
   Amsoldingen
   Amsoldingen is a municipality in the Thun administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Amsoldingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 60.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 21.9% is forested...
   
   
4. Belp Castle
   Belp Castle
   Belp Castle or Oberried Castle is a castle in the municipality of Belp of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Belp
   Belp
   Belp is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is close to Bern's Belp Airport.-Geography:...
   
   
5. Bipp Castle, Oberbipp
   Oberbipp
   Oberbipp is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Oberbipp is first mentioned in 968 as Pippa. In 1327 it was mentioned as Obern Bipp.-Geography:...
   
   
6. Blankenburg Castle, Zweisimmen
   Zweisimmen
   Zweisimmen is a municipality in the Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Zweisimmen has an area of . Of this area, 56.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 32.9% is forested...
   
   
7. Bremgarten Castle
   Bremgarten Castle (Bern)
   Bremgarten Castle is a castle in the municipality of Bremgarten of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Bremgarten
   Bremgarten bei Bern
   Bremgarten bei Bern is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.It was home to the Bremgarten Circuit, the Grand Prix motor racing course that at one time hosted the Swiss Grand Prix.-Geography:...
   
   
8. Burgdorf Castle
   Burgdorf Castle
   Burgdorf Castle is a castle in the municipality of Burgdorf of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Burgdorf
9. Altes Schloss Bümpliz, Bümpliz
10. Neues Schloss Bümpliz, Bümpliz
11. Büren Castle
    Büren Castle
    Büren Castle is a castle in the municipality of Büren an der Aare of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Büren an der Aare
    Büren an der Aare
    Büren an der Aare is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:...
    
    
12. Burgistein Castle
    Burgistein Castle
    Burgistein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Burgistein of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Burgistein
    Burgistein
    Burgistein is a municipality in the administrative district of Thun in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Burgistein has an area, , of . Of this area, or 76.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 13.0% is forested...
    
    
13. Erlach Castle
    Erlach Castle
    Erlach Castle is a castle in the municipality of Erlach of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Erlach
    Erlach, Switzerland
    Erlach is the capital municipality of the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Erlach is first mentioned in 1185 as Erilacho and in 1274 as Cellie. In French it was called Cerlier. In 1264/66 Erlach received a Handfeste or document of rights from Count...
    
    
14. Felsenburg Castle, Kandergrund
    Kandergrund
    Kandergrund is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:The area may have been lightly inhabited during the Bronze age, however the earliest documented settlement was around the Castle Felsenburg...
    
    
15. Gampelen Castle, Gampelen
    Gampelen
    Gampelen is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.Gampelen should not be confused with the municipality Gampel in the canton of Valais.-Geography:...
    
    
16. Grasburg Castle
    Grasburg Castle
    Grasburg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Wahlern of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Wahlern
    Wahlern
    Wahlern is a former municipality of the canton of Bern in Switzerland and seat of the Bern-Mittelland administrative district. On 1 January 2011, the former municipalities of Wahlern and Albligen merged in the new municipality of Schwarzenburg.-Geography:...
    
    
17. Gümligen Castle
    Gümligen Castle
    Gümligen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Muri bei Bern of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Muri bei Bern
    Muri bei Bern
    Muri bei Bern is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.The municipality is clearly divided into two parts, each with about 6,000 people...
    
    
18. Hofgut Castle, Muri bei Bern
    Muri bei Bern
    Muri bei Bern is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.The municipality is clearly divided into two parts, each with about 6,000 people...
    
    
19. Habstetten Castle, Bolligen
    Bolligen
    Bolligen is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland.In the historical center is a twelfth-century church, with a benefice barn and parsonage from the 16th century.-Geography:...
    
    
20. Hindelbank Castle
    Hindelbank Castle
    Hindelbank Castle is a castle in the municipality of Hindelbank of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Hindelbank
    Hindelbank
    Hindelbank is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Hindelbank is first mentioned in 1275 as Hundelwanc.-Geography:...
    
    
21. Hofwil Castle
    Hofwil Castle
    Hofwil Castle is a castle in the municipality of Münchenbuchsee of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Münchenbuchsee
    Münchenbuchsee
    Münchenbuchsee is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is famous as the birthplace of painter Paul Klee.-History:...
    
    
22. Holligen Castle
    Holligen Castle
    Holligen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Bern of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Bern
23. Hünegg Castle
    Hünegg Castle
    Hünegg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Hilterfingen of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Hilterfingen
    Hilterfingen
    Hilterfingen is a municipality in the administrative district of Thun in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Hilterfingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 8.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 48.2% is forested...
    
    
24. Hünigen Castle, Konolfingen
    Konolfingen
    Konolfingen is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Konolfingen is first mentioned in 1148 as Chonolfingen. It is a relatively new municipality, having been formed from the union of Gysenstein and Stalden in...
    
    
25. Ittigen Castle, Ittigen
    Ittigen
    Ittigen is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.The municipality was formed in 1983 when it and Ostermundigen were separated from territory once part of Bolligen.-History:...
    
    
26. Jegenstorf Castle
    Jegenstorf Castle
    Jegenstorf Castle is a castle in the municipality of Jegenstorf of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Jegenstorf
    Jegenstorf
    Jegenstorf is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Jegenstorf is first mentioned in 1131 as Igistorf. In 1255 it was mentioned as Jegistorf.-Geography:...
    
    
27. Köniz Castle
    Köniz Castle
    Köniz Castle is a castle in the municipality of Köniz of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Köniz
    Köniz
    Köniz is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. With a population of 38,793 inhabitants , the municipality is one of the 15 most populous cities in Switzerland.- History :...
    
    
28. Landshut Castle
    Landshut Castle
    Landshut Castle is a castle in the municipality of Utzenstorf of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Utzenstorf
    Utzenstorf
    Utzenstorf is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is regionally famous for its medieval castle, Schloss Landschut.-Geography:...
    
    
29. Laupen Castle
    Laupen Castle
    Laupen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Laupen of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Laupen
30. Ligerz Castle, Ligerz
    Ligerz
    Ligerz is a municipality in the Biel/Bienne administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Ligerz has an area, , of . Of this area, or 31.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 50.6% is forested...
    
    
31. Lohn Castle, Kehrsatz
    Kehrsatz
    Kehrsatz is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Kehrsatz has an area, , of . Of this area, or 54.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 22.3% is forested...
    
    
32. Kehrsatz Castle, Kehrsatz
    Kehrsatz
    Kehrsatz is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Kehrsatz has an area, , of . Of this area, or 54.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 22.3% is forested...
    
    
33. Ruins of Grünenberg Castle, Melchnau
    Melchnau
    Melchnau is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Melchnau celebrated its 900th anniversary in 2000. The earliest written evidence for the town dates from about 1100....
    
    
34. Langenstein Castle, Melchnau
    Melchnau
    Melchnau is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Melchnau celebrated its 900th anniversary in 2000. The earliest written evidence for the town dates from about 1100....
    
    
35. Villa Mettlen Castle, Muri bei Bern
    Muri bei Bern
    Muri bei Bern is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.The municipality is clearly divided into two parts, each with about 6,000 people...
    
    
36. Moutier Castle, Moutier
    Moutier
    Moutier is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura .-History:...
    
    
37. Münchenwiler Castle
    Münchenwiler Castle
    Münchenwiler Castle is a castle in the municipality of Münchenwiler of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Münchenwiler
    Münchenwiler
    Münchenwiler is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:...
    
    
38. Muri Castle, Muri bei Bern
    Muri bei Bern
    Muri bei Bern is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.The municipality is clearly divided into two parts, each with about 6,000 people...
    
    
39. Nidau Castle
    Nidau Castle
    Nidau Castle is a castle in the municipality of Nidau of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Nidau
    Nidau
    Nidau is a municipality in the Biel/Bienne administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.- Population :Nidau, located at the language boundary, although the official language is German, a high minority of French speakers live in the city, which has since long been offering them the...
    
    
40. Oberdiessbach Castle
    Oberdiessbach Castle
    Oberdiessbach Castle is a castle in the municipality of Oberdiessbach of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Oberdiessbach
    Oberdiessbach
    Oberdiessbach is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Oberdiessbach is first mentioned in 1218 as Tiecebac. Until 1870 it was known as Diessbach.-Geography:...
    
    
41. Oberhofen Castle
    Oberhofen Castle
    Oberhofen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Oberhofen of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Oberhofen am Thunersee
    Oberhofen am Thunersee
    Oberhofen am Thunersee is a municipality in the administrative district of Thun in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Oberhofen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 20.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 52.6% is forested...
    
    
42. Ralligen Castle, Merligen
43. Reichenbach Castle, Zollikofen
    Zollikofen
    Zollikofen is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.It is a suburb of the capital of Bern....
    
    
44. Restiturm Castle, Meiringen
    Meiringen
    -References:...
    
    
45. Riggisberg Castle, Riggisberg
    Riggisberg
    Riggisberg is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.On January 1, 2009, the municipality of Rüti bei Riggisberg became part of the municipality of Riggisberg.-Geography:...
    
    
46. Ringgenberg Castle
    Ringgenberg Castle
    Ringgenberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Ringgenberg of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Ringgenberg
    Ringgenberg
    Ringgenberg is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located on the northern shores of Lake Brienz. It has a small church that was built on the ruins of a castle in the 17th century....
    
    
47. Rümligen Castle
    Rümligen Castle
    Rümligen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Rümligen of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Rümligen
    Rümligen
    Rümligen is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Rümligen has an area of . Of this area, 77% is used for agricultural purposes, while 16.3% is forested...
    
    
48. Schlossberg Castle, La Neuveville
    La Neuveville
    La Neuveville is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland, located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura .-Geography:...
    
    
49. Schlosswil Castle
    Schlosswil Castle
    Schlosswil Castle is a castle from the 13th and 16th Century in the municipality of Schlosswil in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland. The castle is a favorite destination for locals and is a Heritage Site of National Significance...
    
    , Schlosswil
    Schlosswil
    Schlosswil is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Schlosswil has an area of . Of this area, 71.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 20.7% is forested. The rest of the land, is settled.-Demographics:Schlosswil has a...
    
    
50. Spiez Castle
    Spiez Castle
    Spiez Castle is a castle in the municipality of Spiez of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Spiez
    Spiez
    Spiez is a city in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Spiez has an area of . Of this area, 38.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 29.1% is forested...
    
    
51. Spittel Castle, Sumiswald
    Sumiswald
    Sumiswald is a municipality in the district of the Emmental administrative district in the canton of Bern, Switzerland.-Geography:Sumiswald has an area, , of . Of this area, or 47.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 46.3% is forested...
    
    
52. Schadau Castle, Thun
    Thun
    Thun is a municipality in the administrative district of Thun in the canton of Bern in Switzerland with about 42,136 inhabitants , as of 1 January 2006....
    
    
53. Schwarzenburg Castle
    Schwarzenburg Castle
    Schwarzenburg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Wahlern of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Schwarzenburg
    Wahlern
    Wahlern is a former municipality of the canton of Bern in Switzerland and seat of the Bern-Mittelland administrative district. On 1 January 2011, the former municipalities of Wahlern and Albligen merged in the new municipality of Schwarzenburg.-Geography:...
    
    
54. Seeburg Castle, Iseltwald
    Iseltwald
    Iseltwald is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:The village lies on a delta at the south bank of Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland. It is from Interlaken, the road mostly running along Lake Brienz...
    
    
55. Tellenburg Castle, Frutigen
    Frutigen
    Frutigen is a municipality in the Bernese Oberland in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is the capital of the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district.-History:...
    
    
56. Thielle Castle, Thielle
    Thielle
    The River La Thielle is a tributary to the Aare River, in the Swiss Seeland."La Thielle" results of the merging of the river Orbe and river Talent, Northeast of the little city of Orbe in the Swiss Canton of Vaud...
    
    
57. Thorberg Castle, Krauchthal
    Krauchthal
    Krauchthal is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Krauchthal was first mentioned around 1108-22 as Crouchtal and around 1181-82 as Crochtal.-Geography:...
    
    
58. Thun Castle
    Thun Castle
    Thun Castle is a castle in the municipality of Thun of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Thun
    Thun
    Thun is a municipality in the administrative district of Thun in the canton of Bern in Switzerland with about 42,136 inhabitants , as of 1 January 2006....
    
    
59. Thunstetten Castle
    Thunstetten Castle
    Thunstetten Castle is a castle in the municipality of Thunstetten of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Thunstetten
    Thunstetten
    Thunstetten is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Thunstetten has an area of . Of this area, 57.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 26.4% is forested...
    
    
60. Toffen Castle, Toffen
    Toffen
    Toffen is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It lies approximately 10 km south of the city of Bern.The palace situated there, Schloss Toffen, is a heritage site of national significance....
    
    
61. Trachselwald Castle
    Trachselwald Castle
    Trachselwald Castle is a castle in the municipality of Trachselwald in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance....
    
    , Trachselwald
    Trachselwald
    Trachselwald is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the Swiss canton of Bern.- History :The name of this municipality means "Drechsler-Wald" and was first mentioned in 1131...
    
    
62. Unterseen Castle, Unterseen
    Unterseen
    Unterseen is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.It is the highest town on the Aare, in the Bödeli watershed, between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz...
    
    
63. Unspunnen Castle
    Unspunnen Castle
    Unspunnen Castle is a castle, now in ruins, located in the Bernese highlands of Switzerland. The castle, likely constructed in the early 12th century, overlooks the city of Interlaken, and is a short distance from the village of Wilderswil....
    
    , Wilderswil
    Wilderswil
    Wilderswil is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.It is situated at the southern border of the Bödeli watershed, where the Saxetenbach joins the Lütschine, south of Interlaken. The village is situated at the foot of the mountains...
    
    
64. Wangen an der Aare Castle
    Wangen an der Aare Castle
    Wangen an der Aare Castle is a castle in the municipality of Wangen an der Aare of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Wangen an der Aare
    Wangen an der Aare
    Wangen an der Aare is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.This small town lies between Olten and Solothurn in rural surroundings on the Aare, a major river of the west-central lowland region of Switzerland, the Mittelland. An ancient wooden...
    
    
65. Wiedlisbach Castle, Wiedlisbach
    Wiedlisbach
    Wiedlisbach is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.In 1974, the Wakker Prize was bestowed on Wiedlisbach for the development and preservation of its architectural heritage.-Geography:...
    
    
66. Wimmis Castle
    Wimmis Castle
    Wimmis Castle is a castle in the municipality of Wimmis of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Wimmis
    Wimmis
    Wimmis is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Wimmis has an area of . Of this area, 30.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while 45.8% is forested...
    
    
67. Wittigkofen Castle
    Wittigkofen Castle
    Wittigkofen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Bern of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Bern
68. Worb Castle
    Worb Castle
    Worb Castle is a castle in the municipality of Worb of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Worb
    Worb
    Worb is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Worb has an area of . Of this area, 64.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while 21.1% is forested...
    
    

Fribourg

Canton of Fribourg

The Canton of Fribourg is a canton of Switzerland. It is located in the west of the country. The capital of the canton is Fribourg. The name Fribourg is French, whereas is the German name for both the canton and the town.-History:...

 

1. Barberêche Castle
   Barberêche Castle
   Barberêche Castle is a castle in Barberêche in the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss Heritage Site of National Significance.It is located on the edge of the nearby plateau, right above the Schiffenensee. It was built between 1522 and 1528, likely on the site of an earlier...
   
   , Barberêche
   Barberêche
   Barberêche is a municipality in the district of Lac in the Swiss canton of Fribourg. It lies on the "language boundary" between the French- and German-speaking parts of Switzerland, and so also bears a German name: Bärfischen. In 2003 its population was 574.-Geography:Barberêche lies 569 m above...
   
   
2. Baillival Castle
   Baillival Castle (Bulle)
   Baillival Castle is a bailiff's castle in the municipality of Bulle of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Bulle
   Bulle
   Bulle is a municipality in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. In January 2006 Bulle incorporated the formerly independent municipality of La Tour-de-Trême.-History:...
   
   
3. Baillival Castle
   Baillival Castle (Corbières)
   Baillival Castle is a bailiff's castle in the municipality of Corbières of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Corbières
   Corbières
   Corbières is a municipality in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. On 1 January 2011 the former municipality of Villarvolard merged into the municipality of Corbières.-History:...
   
   
4. Baillival Castle
   Baillival Castle (Vuippens)
   Baillival Castle is a bailiff's castle in the village of Vuippens in the municipality of Marsens of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Marsens
   Marsens
   Marsens is a municipality in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. On 1 January 2001 the former municipality of Vuippens merged into the municipality of Marsens.-History:...
   
   
5. Baillival Castle
   Baillival Castle (Surpierre)
   Baillival Castle is a bailiff's castle in the municipality of Surpierre of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Surpierre
   Surpierre
   Surpierre is a municipality in the district of Broye, in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. In January 2005 Surpiere incorporated the formerly independent municipality of Praratoud.-Geography:...
   
   
6. Bossonnens Castle
   Bossonnens Castle
   Bossonnens Castle is a castle in the municipality of Bossonnens of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Bossonnens
   Bossonnens
   Bossonnens is a municipality in the district of Veveyse in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. This French-speaking village, with a population of around 1,153, is near a sports facility which includes squash, tennis and football...
   
   
7. Castella Castle
   Castella Castle
   Castella Castle is a castle in the municipality of Delley-Portalban of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Delley-Portalban
   Delley-Portalban
   Delley-Portalban is a municipality in the district of Broye, in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. The municipality was created on 1 January 2005 from the merger of Delley and Portalban.-History:...
   
   
8. Chenaux Castle
   Chenaux Castle
   Chenaux Castle is a castle in the municipality of Estavayer-le-Lac of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Estavayer-le-Lac
   Estavayer-le-Lac
   Estavayer-le-Lac is a municipality of the canton of Fribourg, situated on the south shore of Lake Neuchâtel. Estavayer-le-Lac is located between Yverdon and Bern. It is the capital of the district of Broye.-History:...
   
   
9. De Diesbach Castle
   De Diesbach Castle
   De Diesbach Castle is a castle in the municipality of Torny of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Torny
   Torny
   Torny is a municipality in the district of Glâne in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It was created in 2004 through the merger of Middes and Torny-le-Grand.-Geography:...
   
   
10. Griset de Forel Castle
    Griset de Forel Castle
    Griset de Forel Castle is a castle in the municipality of Torny of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Torny
    Torny
    Torny is a municipality in the district of Glâne in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It was created in 2004 through the merger of Middes and Torny-le-Grand.-Geography:...
    
    
11. Gruyères Castle, Gruyères
    Gruyères
    Gruyères is a town in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. Its German name is Greyerz.The medieval town is an important tourist location in the upper valley of the Saane river, and gives its name to the well-known cheese. In this town, a trackless train is the only...
    
    
12. Löwenberg Castle
    Löwenberg Castle
    Löwenberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Murten of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Murten
    Murten
    Murten is a municipality in the See district of the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.It is located on the southern shores of Lake Morat. Morat is situated between Bern and Lausanne and is the capital of the Lake District of the canton of Fribourg....
    
    
13. Mézières Castle
    Mézières Castle
    Mézières Castle is a castle in the municipality of Mézières of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Mézières
    Mézières, Fribourg
    Mézières is a municipality in the district of Glâne in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.-History:Mézières is first mentioned in 1179 as de Maseriis.On 1 January 2004 the former municipality of Berlens merged into the municipality of Mézières....
    
    
14. Murten Castle, Murten
    Murten
    Murten is a municipality in the See district of the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.It is located on the southern shores of Lake Morat. Morat is situated between Bern and Lausanne and is the capital of the Lake District of the canton of Fribourg....
    
    
15. Poya Castle
    Poya Castle
    Poya Castle is a castle in the municipality of Fribourg of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Fribourg
    Fribourg
    Fribourg is the capital of the Swiss canton of Fribourg and the district of Sarine. It is located on both sides of the river Saane/Sarine, on the Swiss plateau, and is an important economic, administrative and educational center on the cultural border between German and French Switzerland...
    
    
16. Romont Castle
    Romont Castle
    Romont Castle is a castle in the municipality of Romont of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-History:...
    
    , Romont
    Romont
    Romont may refer to:*Romont, Fribourg, Switzerland*Romont, Berne, Switzerland...
    
    
17. Rue Castle
    Rue Castle
    Rue Castle is a castle in the municipality of Rue of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Rue
    Rue, Switzerland
    Rue is a municipality in the district of Glâne in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. On 1 January 1993 the former municipality of Blessens merged into Rue, followed by Promasens and Gillarens in 2001.-History:...
    
    
18. Saint-Germain Castle
    Saint-Germain Castle
    Saint-Germain Castle is a castle in the municipality of Gruyères of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Gruyères
    Gruyères
    Gruyères is a town in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. Its German name is Greyerz.The medieval town is an important tourist location in the upper valley of the Saane river, and gives its name to the well-known cheese. In this town, a trackless train is the only...
    
    
19. Vaulruz Castle, Vaulruz
    Vaulruz
    Vaulruz is a municipality in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.-History:Vaulruz is first mentioned in 1115 as Valle Rodulphi. It was first mentioned at Vaulruz in 1303.-Geography:...
    
    
20. Grand-Vivy Castle
    Grand-Vivy Castle
    Grand-Vivy Castle is a castle in Barberêche in the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss Heritage Site of National Significance.The furthest to the north-east, of Barberêche's three castles, Grand-Vivy Castle is located on a narrow outcrop between the Schiffenensee and a small side stream...
    
    , Barberêche
    Barberêche
    Barberêche is a municipality in the district of Lac in the Swiss canton of Fribourg. It lies on the "language boundary" between the French- and German-speaking parts of Switzerland, and so also bears a German name: Bärfischen. In 2003 its population was 574.-Geography:Barberêche lies 569 m above...
    
    
21. Petit-Vivy Castle
    Petit-Vivy Castle
    Barberêche Castle is a castle in Barberêche in the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss Heritage Site of National Significance.It is located near the dike surrounding the Schiffenensee and northeast of Barberêche. It is among the oldest preserved castles in the region...
    
    , Barberêche
    Barberêche
    Barberêche is a municipality in the district of Lac in the Swiss canton of Fribourg. It lies on the "language boundary" between the French- and German-speaking parts of Switzerland, and so also bears a German name: Bärfischen. In 2003 its population was 574.-Geography:Barberêche lies 569 m above...
    
    

Geneva

Canton of Geneva

The Republic and Canton of Geneva is the French speaking westernmost canton or state of Switzerland, surrounded on almost all sides by France. As is the case in several other Swiss cantons The Republic and Canton of Geneva is the French speaking westernmost canton or state of Switzerland,...

 

1. Bellerive Castle
   Bellerive Castle
   Bellerive Castle is a castle in the municipality of Collonge-Bellerive of the Canton of Geneva in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Collonge-Bellerive
   Collonge-Bellerive
   Collonge-Bellerive is a municipality of the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland.-History:Collonge-Bellerive is first mentioned in 1153 as Collonges. In 1275 it was mentioned as Sancto Mauricio. Until 1799 it was known as Collonge sur Bellerive. It became part of the Canton of Geneva in...
   
   
2. Compesières
   Compesières Commandry
   The Compesières Commandry is the main Commandry of the Order of Malta in the Canton of Geneva in Switzerland. The Commandry is located in the municipality of Bardonnex.-History:...
   
    Bardonnex
   Bardonnex
   Bardonnex is a municipality in the canton of Geneva in Switzerland.-Geography:Bardonnex has an area, , of . Of this area, or 73.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 3.4% is forested...
   
   
3. Choully Castle
   Choully Castle
   Choully Castle is a castle in the municipality of Satigny of the Canton of Geneva in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Satigny
   Satigny
   Satigny is a municipality of the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. It is the largest wine-producing municipality in Switzerland.-History:Satigny is first mentioned in 91 as villam Satiniatis, though this comes from a 12th Century copy of the earlier document. In around 1128 it was mentioned as de...
   
   
4. Dardagny Castle
   Dardagny Castle
   Dardagny Castle is a castle in the municipality of Dardagny in the Canton of Geneva in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-History:...
   
   , Dardagny
   Dardagny
   Dardagny is a municipality of the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland.In 1978, Dardagny received the Wakker Prize for the development and preservation of its architectural heritage.-History:...
   
   
5. Crest Castle, Jussy
   Jussy, Switzerland
   Jussy is a municipality of the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. The historical Chateau Du Crest is located here.-Geography:Jussy has an area, , of . Of this area, or 55.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 36.7% is forested...
   
   
6. Rothschild Castle
   Rothschild Castle
   Rothschild Castle is a castle in the municipality of Pregny-Chambésy of the Canton of Geneva in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Pregny-Chambésy
   Pregny-Chambésy
   Pregny-Chambésy is a commune in the canton of Geneva in Switzerland. It is located directly north of the city of Geneva, on the south-western shore of Lake Geneva....
   
   
7. Ruins of Rouelbeau Castle
   Rouelbeau Castle
   Rouelbeau Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Meinier of the Canton of Geneva in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Meinier
   Meinier
   Meinier is a municipality of the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland.-History:Meinier is first mentioned in 1153 as de maniaco. Around 1344 it was mentioned as Meignier.-Geography:...
   
   

Graubünden

Graubünden

Graubünden or Grisons is the largest and easternmost canton of Switzerland. The canton shares borders with the cantons of Ticino, Uri, Glarus and St. Gallen and international borders with Italy, Austria and Liechtenstein...

 

1. Alt Aspermont Castle, Trimmis
   Trimmis
   Trimmis is a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Trimmis is first mentioned in 765 as Tremine. In 768 it was mentioned as Tremune.-Geography:...
   
   
2. Ruins of Neu-Aspermont Castle
   Neu-Aspermont Castle
   Neu-Aspermont Castle is a castle in the municipality of Jenins of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Jenins
   Jenins
   Jenins is a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Jenins is first mentioned in 1139 as Uienennes. In 1142 it was mentioned as Gininnes.-Geography:...
   
   
3. Baldenstein Castle, Sils im Domleschg
   Sils im Domleschg
   Sils im Domleschg is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Sils im Domleschg has an area, , of . Of this area, 14.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 68.6% is forested...
   
   
4. Ruins of Belfort Castle
   Belfort Castle (Graubünden)
   Belfort Castle is a castle in the municipality of Brienz/Brinzauls of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Brienz/Brinzauls
   Brienz/Brinzauls
   Brienz/Brinzauls is a municipality in the district of Albula in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.The majority of the population is German-speaking, with a large Romansh-speaking minority.-Geography:...
   
   
5. Bernegg Castle, Calfreisen
   Calfreisen
   Calfreisen is a municipality in the district of Plessur in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-Geography:Calfreisen has an area, , of . Of this area, 49.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 30% is forested...
   
   
6. Bishop's Castle
   Bishop's Castle, Fürstenau
   The Bishop's Castle is a castle in the municipality of Fürstenau of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
    or Unteres Schloss, Fürstenau
   Fürstenau, Switzerland
   Fürstenau is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden and the smalles town to hold city rights with a market right received from Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor in 1354.-History:...
   
   
7. Bothmar Castle
   Bothmar Castle
   Bothmar Castle is a castle in the municipality of Malans of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Malans
   Malans, Switzerland
   Malans is a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Malans is first mentioned about 840 as in villa Mellanze. In 956 it was mentioned as Malanz.-Geography:...
   
   
8. Brandis Castle
   Brandis Castle
   Brandis Castle is a castle in the municipality of Maienfeld of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Maienfeld
   Maienfeld
   Maienfeld is a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It is a tourist destination in the Alps, both because of the local wine and because it was the setting of the story Heidi.- History :...
   
   
9. Calanca Castle, Calanca
10. Ruins of Campell Castle
    Campell Castle
    Campell or Campi Castle is a castle in the municipality of Sils im Domleschg of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
     (or Campi Castle), Sils im Domleschg
    Sils im Domleschg
    Sils im Domleschg is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Sils im Domleschg has an area, , of . Of this area, 14.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 68.6% is forested...
    
    
11. Castelmur Castle, Stampa
    Stampa
    Stampa is a former municipality in the Maloja district of the Swiss canton, Graubünden. It is now part of the municipality of Bregaglia.-Geography:Stampa has an area, , of . Of this area, 14.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.8% is forested...
    
    
12. Ruins of Castelmur Castle
    Castelmur Castle (Bondo)
    Castelmur Castle is a castle in the village of Bondo in the municipality of Bregaglia of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Bondo
    Bondo, Switzerland
    Bondo is a former municipality in the district of Maloja in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It's now part of the municipality of Bregaglia.-Geography:...
    
    
13. Ruins of Castels Castle
    Castels Castle, Luzein
    Castels Castle is a castle in the municipality of Luzein of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Luzein
    Luzein
    Luzein is a municipality in the district of Prättigau/Davos in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Neighboring municipalities:-Geography:Luzein has an area, , of . Of this area, 41.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 46.6% is forested...
    
    
14. Ehrenfels Castle
    Ehrenfels Castle (Grisons)
    Ehrenfels Castle is a castle in the municipality of Sils im Domleschg of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Sils im Domleschg
    Sils im Domleschg
    Sils im Domleschg is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Sils im Domleschg has an area, , of . Of this area, 14.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 68.6% is forested...
    
    
15. Falkenstein Castle, Igis
    Igis
    Igis is a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. Far more known than its proper name Igis is its hamlet Landquart, for its Rail Station and motorway exit.-History:...
    
    
16. Fiorenzana Castle, Grono
    Grono, Switzerland
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17. Ruins of Fracstein Castle
    Fracstein Castle
    Fracstein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Seewis im Prättigau of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Seewis im Prättigau
    Seewis im Prättigau
    Seewis im Prättigau is a municipality in the district of Prättigau/Davos in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Seewis im Prättigau is first mentioned in 1224 as de Sevve....
    
    
18. Ruins of Frauenberg Castle (Frundsberg), Ruschein
    Ruschein
    Ruschein is a municipality in the district of Surselva in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. Its official language is the Sursilvan dialect of Romansh.-Geography:...
    
    
19. Ruins of Friedau Castle, Zizers
    Zizers
    Zizers is a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. Zita of Bourbon-Parma, Empress of Austria-Hungary died in Zizers.-Geography:...
    
    
20. Ruins of Greifenstein Castle
    Greifenstein Castle
    Greifenstein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Filisur of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Filsur
21. Grottenstein Castle, Haldenstein
    Haldenstein
    Haldenstein is a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Haldenstein is first mentioned in 1149 as Lanze. In 1370 it was mentioned as Lentz inferior.-Geography:...
    
    
22. Grüneck Castle, Ilanz
    Ilanz
    Ilanz is a municipality in the district of Surselva in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Ilanz is first mentioned in 765 as Iliande. Ilanz became the capital of the newly formed Grey League in 1395. The Grey League was the second of Three Leagues which eventually formed canton Graubünden...
    
    
23. Guardaval Castle, Madulain
    Madulain
    Madulain is a municipality in the district of Maloja in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Madulain has an area, , of . Of this area, 33.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 14.6% is forested...
    
    
24. Ruins of Alt-Haldenstein Castle
    Alt-Haldenstein Castle
    Alt-Haldenstein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Haldenstein of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Haldenstein
    Haldenstein
    Haldenstein is a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Haldenstein is first mentioned in 1149 as Lanze. In 1370 it was mentioned as Lentz inferior.-Geography:...
    
    
25. Haldenstein Castle
    Haldenstein Castle
    Haldenstein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Haldenstein of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Haldenstein
    Haldenstein
    Haldenstein is a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Haldenstein is first mentioned in 1149 as Lanze. In 1370 it was mentioned as Lentz inferior.-Geography:...
    
    
26. Ruins of Hasensprung Castle, Pratval
    Pratval
    Pratval is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Pratval has an area, , of . It is the smallest municipality in Graubünden. Of this area, 55% is used for agricultural purposes, while 26.3% is forested...
    
    
27. Hochjuvalt Castle
    Hochjuvalt Castle
    Hochjuvalt Castle is a castle in the municipality of Rothenbrunnen of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Rothenbrunnen
    Rothenbrunnen
    Rothenbrunnen is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Rothenbrunnen is first mentioned in 1472 as Hof Juvalt. In 1572 it was mentioned as zum Roten Brunnen.-Geography:...
    
    
28. Ruins of Hohenrätien Castle
    Hohenrätien Castle
    Hohenrätien Castle is a castle in the municipality of Sils im Domleschg of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Sils im Domleschg
    Sils im Domleschg
    Sils im Domleschg is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Sils im Domleschg has an area, , of . Of this area, 14.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 68.6% is forested...
    
    
29. Jörgenberg Castle
    Jörgenberg Castle
    Jörgenberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Waltensburg/Vuorz of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Waltensburg/Vuorz
    Waltensburg/Vuorz
    Waltensburg/Vuorz is a municipality in the district of Surselva in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-History:Waltensburg/Vuorz is first mentioned in 765 as Vorce. The German name of Waltensburg is first mentioned in 1209 as Waltramsburg, which was an older name of the castle Jörgenberg...
    
    
30. Ruins of Kropfenstein Castle
    Kropfenstein Castle
    Kropfenstein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Waltensburg/Vuorz of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Waltensburg/Vuorz
    Waltensburg/Vuorz
    Waltensburg/Vuorz is a municipality in the district of Surselva in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-History:Waltensburg/Vuorz is first mentioned in 765 as Vorce. The German name of Waltensburg is first mentioned in 1209 as Waltramsburg, which was an older name of the castle Jörgenberg...
    
    
31. Ruins of Lichtenstein Castle, Haldenstein
    Haldenstein
    Haldenstein is a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Haldenstein is first mentioned in 1149 as Lanze. In 1370 it was mentioned as Lentz inferior.-Geography:...
    
    
32. Marmels Castle, Marmorera
    Marmorera
    Marmorera is a municipality in the district of Albula in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.Until the end of the 19th century, its population was almost exclusively Romansh-speaking...
    
    
33. Marschlins Castle
    Marschlins Castle
    Marschlins Castle is a castle in the municipality of Igis of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Igis
    Igis
    Igis is a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. Far more known than its proper name Igis is its hamlet Landquart, for its Rail Station and motorway exit.-History:...
    
    
34. Mesocco Castle
    Mesocco Castle
    Mesocco Castle is a castle in the municipality of Mesocco of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Mesocco
    Mesocco
    Mesocco is a municipality in the district of Moesa in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:The first human settlement in the area dates back to the Mesolithic era. Stone tools dating to about 6000 BC have been found in the Silex section of the municipality. At the same site, Neolithic fire pits...
    
    
35. Ruins of Neuburg Castle, Untervaz
    Untervaz
    Untervaz is a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Untervaz is first mentioned between 768-800 as Uaze. Between 801-850 it was mentioned as Vazes and between 1210-1300 it was called Vatz inferiore....
    
    
36. Ruins of Niderjuvalta Castle, Rothenbrunnen
    Rothenbrunnen
    Rothenbrunnen is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Rothenbrunnen is first mentioned in 1472 as Hof Juvalt. In 1572 it was mentioned as zum Roten Brunnen.-Geography:...
    
    
37. Ruins of Oberjuvalta Castle, Rothenbrunnen
    Rothenbrunnen
    Rothenbrunnen is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Rothenbrunnen is first mentioned in 1472 as Hof Juvalt. In 1572 it was mentioned as zum Roten Brunnen.-Geography:...
    
    
38. Ortenstein Castle
    Ortenstein Castle
    Ortenstein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Tomils of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Tomils
    Tomils
    Tomils is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It was formed on 1 January 2009 through the merger of Feldis/Veulden, Scheid, Trans and Tumegl/Tomils.-Demographics:Tomils has a population of ....
    
    
39. Pala Castle, San Vittore
    San Vittore, Switzerland
    San Vittore is a municipality in the district of Moesa in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:San Vittore has an area, , of . Of this area, 15.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 66.7% is forested...
    
    
40. Parpan Castle
    Parpan Castle
    Parpan Castle is a castle in the municipality of Churwalden of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Churwalden
    Churwalden
    Churwalden is a municipality in the district of Plessur in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. On 1 January 2010 the municipalities of Malix and Parpan merged into Churwalden.-History:...
    
    
41. Rappenstein Castle, Untervaz
    Untervaz
    Untervaz is a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Untervaz is first mentioned between 768-800 as Uaze. Between 801-850 it was mentioned as Vazes and between 1210-1300 it was called Vatz inferiore....
    
    
42. Rhäzuns Castle, Rhäzüns
    Rhäzüns
    Rhäzüns is a municipality in the district of Imboden in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Rhäzüns has an area, , of . Of this area, 23.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while 69.1% is forested...
    
    
43. Reichenau Castle, Reichenau
44. Rietberg Castle
    Rietberg Castle
    Rietberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Pratval of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Pratval
    Pratval
    Pratval is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Pratval has an area, , of . It is the smallest municipality in Graubünden. Of this area, 55% is used for agricultural purposes, while 26.3% is forested...
    
    
45. Riom Castle
    Riom Castle
    Riom Castle is a castle in the municipality of Riom-Parsonz of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Riom-Parsonz
    Riom-Parsonz
    Riom-Parsonz is a municipality in the district of Albula in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It was created from the 1979 union of the municipalities of Parsonz and Riom.-History:...
    
    
46. Ober-Ruchenberg Castle, Trimmis
    Trimmis
    Trimmis is a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Trimmis is first mentioned in 765 as Tremine. In 768 it was mentioned as Tremune.-Geography:...
    
    
47. Salenegg Castle
    Salenegg Castle
    Salenegg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Maienfeld of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Maienfeld
    Maienfeld
    Maienfeld is a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It is a tourist destination in the Alps, both because of the local wine and because it was the setting of the story Heidi.- History :...
    
    
48. Sta. Maria Castle
    Sta. Maria Castle
    Sta. Maria Castle is a tower in the municipality of Santa Maria in Calanca of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Santa Maria in Calanca
    Santa Maria in Calanca
    Santa Maria in Calanca is a municipality in the district of Moesa in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Santa Maria in Calanca has an area, , of . Of this area, 5.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while 73.2% is forested...
    
    
49. Schauenstein Castle
    Schauenstein Castle (Graubünden)
    Schauenstein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Fürstenau of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
     or Oberes Schloss, Fürstenau
    Fürstenau, Switzerland
    Fürstenau is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden and the smalles town to hold city rights with a market right received from Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor in 1354.-History:...
    
    
50. Schiedberg Castle
    Schiedberg Castle
    Schiedberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Sagogn of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Sagogn
    Sagogn
    Sagogn is a municipality in the district of Surselva in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-Geography:Sagogn has an area, , of . Of this area, 23.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 59.7% is forested...
    
    
51. Ruins of Alt-Sins Castle, Paspels
    Paspels
    Paspels is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Paspels is first mentioned in 1237 as in villa Pascuals though the original record no longer exists. In 1246 it was mentioned as de Pascuals.-Geography:Paspels has an area, , of...
    
    
52. Ruins of Neu-Sins Castle, Paspels
    Paspels
    Paspels is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Paspels is first mentioned in 1237 as in villa Pascuals though the original record no longer exists. In 1246 it was mentioned as de Pascuals.-Geography:Paspels has an area, , of...
    
    
53. Sins Castle, Paspels
    Paspels
    Paspels is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Paspels is first mentioned in 1237 as in villa Pascuals though the original record no longer exists. In 1246 it was mentioned as de Pascuals.-Geography:Paspels has an area, , of...
    
    
54. Sogn Parcazi Castle and Church
    Sogn Parcazi Castle and Church
    Sogn Parcazi Castle and Church is a ruined castle and fortified church in the municipality of Trin of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Trin
    Trin
    Trin is a municipality in the district of Imboden in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. Crestasee is located in Trin.-Geography:Trin is perched on the mountain-side above the Rhine valley on the road between Domat/Ems and Flims. The village of Mulin is at the foot of the slope on the edge of the...
    
    
55. Spliatsch Castle, Sur
    Sur, Switzerland
    Sur is a municipality in the district of Albula in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.The majority of its population are Romansh-speaking, with the 2000 census reporting that some 75% claimed it as their first language.-History:...
    
    
56. Splügen Castle, Splügen
    Splügen
    Splügen may refer to:* Splügen, a municipality in the Swiss alps* Splügen Pass, an Alpine pass between Switzerland and Italy...
    
    
57. Ruins of Steinsberg Castle
    Steinsberg Castle (Graubünden)
    Steinsberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Ardez of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Ardez
    Ardez
    Ardez is a municipality in the district of Inn in the canton of Graubünden in eastern Switzerland. The village is located in the Lower Engadin valley.-History:...
    
    
58. Tagstein Castle, Masein
    Masein
    Masein is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Masein has an area, , of . Of this area, 38.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while 52% is forested...
    
    
59. Tschanüff Castle
    Tschanüff Castle
    Tschanüff Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Ramosch of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Ramosch
    Ramosch
    Ramosch is a municipality in the district of Inn in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:In 1956-58, on the hill Mottata , a significant prehistoric site was discovered...
    
    
60. Obertagstein Castle, Thusis
    Thusis
    Thusis is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Thusis has an area, , of . Of this area, 18% is used for agricultural purposes, while 58.2% is forested...
    
    
61. Tarasp Castle
    Tarasp Castle
    Tarasp Castle is a castle located in Switzerland, near Tarasp, in Lower Engadin, Graubünden. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-External links:* * *...
    
    , Tarasp
    Tarasp
    Tarasp is a municipality in the district of Inn in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. Its eleven settlements are situated within the Lower Engadin valley along the Inn River, at the foot of the Sesvenna Range....
    
    
62. Wildenberg Castle
    Wildenberg Castle
    Wildenberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Zernez of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Zernez
    Zernez
    Zernez is a municipality in the district of Inn in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.Zernez is a major node in the regional road network, with roads leading into the Upper Engadin and towards Italy, the Lower Engadin and towards Austria, over the Fuorn Pass into the Val Mustair and over the Flüela Pass...
    
    
63. Upper Castle Zizers
    Upper Castle Zizers
    The Upper Castle in Zizers is a castle in the municipality of Zizers of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Zizers
    Zizers
    Zizers is a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. Zita of Bourbon-Parma, Empress of Austria-Hungary died in Zizers.-Geography:...
    
    
64. Lower Castle Zizers
    Lower Castle Zizers
    Lower Castle Zizers is a castle in the municipality of Zizers of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Zizers
    Zizers
    Zizers is a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. Zita of Bourbon-Parma, Empress of Austria-Hungary died in Zizers.-Geography:...
    
    

Jura

Canton of Jura

The Republic and Canton of the Jura , also known as the Canton of Jura or Canton Jura, is one of the cantons of Switzerland. It is the newest of the 26 Swiss cantons, located in the northwestern part of Switzerland. The capital is Delémont...

 

1. Asuel Castle
   Asuel Castle
   Asuel Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of La Baroche of the Canton of Jura in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , La Baroche
   La Baroche
   La Baroche is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura in Switzerland. It was founded at January 1, 2009 by the former municipalities of Asuel, Charmoille, Fregiécourt, Miécourt and Pleujouse....
   
   
2. Löwenburg Castle, Pleigne
   Pleigne
   Pleigne is a municipality in the district of Delémont in the canton of Jura in Switzerland....
   
   
3. Mont-Terri Castle
   Mont-Terri Castle
   Mont-Terri Castle is a ruined castle above a prehistoric site in the municipality of Cornol of the Canton of Jura in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Cornol
   Cornol
   Cornol is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura in Switzerland....
   
   
4. Montvoie Castle
   Montvoie Castle
   Montvoie Castle is a castle in the municipality of Clos du Doubs of the Canton of Jura in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Clos du Doubs
   Clos du Doubs
   Clos du Doubs is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura in Switzerland. It was founded at January 1, 2009 by the former municipalities of Epauvillers, Epiquerez, Montenol, Montmelon, Ocourt, Saint-Ursanne and Seleute. Soubey voted not to join the merger.Clos du Doubs is...
   
   
5. Prince-Bishops' Castle
   Prince-Bishops' Castle (Delémont)
   The Prince-Bishops' Castle is a castle in the municipality of Delémont of the Canton of Jura in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Delémont
   Delémont
   Delémont is the capital of the Swiss canton of Jura. The city has approximately 11,000 inhabitants as of 2007.-Geography:Delémont lies southwest of Basel, about halfway between Basel and Bienne...
   
   
6. Porrentruy Castle
   Porrentruy Castle
   Porrentruy Castle is a castle in the municipality of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Porrentruy
   Porrentruy
   Porrentruy is a Swiss municipality and seat of the district of the same name located in the canton of Jura.-Geography:The municipality lies on both sides of the Allaine River, in Ajoie at the foot of the Jura Mountains on the north...
   
   

Lucerne

Canton of Lucerne

Lucerne is a canton of Switzerland. It is located in the centre of Switzerland. The population of the canton is . , the population included 57,268 foreigners, or about 15.8% of the total population. The cantonal capital is Lucerne.-History:...

 

1. Beromünster Castle, Beromünster
   Beromünster
   Beromünster is a municipality in the district of Sursee in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009 Gunzwil became part of Beromünster.-History:...
   
   
2. Buttisholz Castle
   Buttisholz Castle
   Buttisholz Castle is a castle in the municipality of Buttisholz of the Canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Buttisholz
   Buttisholz
   Buttisholz is a municipality in the district of Sursee in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-Geography:Buttisholz has an area of . Of this area, 73.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 17% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 7.5% is settled and the remainder is non-productive...
   
   
3. Götzental Castle
   Götzental Castle
   Götzental Castle is a castle in the municipality of Dierikon of the Canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Dierikon
   Dierikon
   Dierikon is a municipality in the district of Lucerne in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-Geography:Dierikon has an area of . Of this area, 59.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 22.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 17.4% is settled and the remainder is non-productive...
   
   
4. Heidegg Castle
   Heidegg Castle
   Heidegg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Hitzkirch of the Canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Gelfingen
   Gelfingen
   Gelfingen is a municipality in the district of Hochdorf in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009 it became part of the municipality of Hitzkirch.-History:Gelfingen is first mentioned in 1045 as Gelvingun.-Geography:...
   
    village in Hitzkirch
   Hitzkirch
   Hitzkirch is a municipality in the district of Hochdorf in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009, Gelfingen, Hämikon, Mosen, Müswangen, Retschwil and Sulz joined Hitzkirch.-Geography:...
   
   
5. Kastelen Castle, Alberswil
   Alberswil
   Alberswil is a municipality in the district of Willisau in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-Geography:Alberswil has an area, , of . Of this area, 73.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 7.6% is settled and the remainder is non-productive...
   
   
6. Ruins of Kastelen Tower
   Kastelen Tower Ruins
   Kastelen Tower is a ruined castle in the municipality of Alberswil of the Canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Alberswil
   Alberswil
   Alberswil is a municipality in the district of Willisau in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-Geography:Alberswil has an area, , of . Of this area, 73.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 7.6% is settled and the remainder is non-productive...
   
   
7. Meggenhorn Castle, Meggen
   Meggen
   Meggen is a municipality in the district of Lucerne in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-History:Meggen is first mentioned in 1226 as Meken, though a 14th Century copy of an older document mentions in Acta Murensia around 1160.-Geography:...
   
   
8. Neuhabsburg Castle, Meggen
   Meggen
   Meggen is a municipality in the district of Lucerne in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-History:Meggen is first mentioned in 1226 as Meken, though a 14th Century copy of an older document mentions in Acta Murensia around 1160.-Geography:...
   
   
9. Ruins of Nünegg Castle
   Nünegg Castle
   Nünegg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Hohenrain of the Canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Hohenrain
   Hohenrain
   Hohenrain is a municipality in the district of Hochdorf in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. Since January 1, 2007, Lieli has been part of the municipality.-Geography:...
   
   
10. Schauensee Castle, Kriens
    Kriens
    Kriens is a municipality in the district of Lucerne in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.The municipality lies at the foot of Mount Pilatus, and is a western suburb of Lucerne.-History:...
    
    
11. Wyher Castle, Ettiswil
    Ettiswil
    Ettiswil is a municipality in the district of Willisau in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.On January 1, 2006 the municipality of Kottwil, lying several kilometres to the northeast, was incorporated into Ettiswil.-History:...
    
    

Neuchâtel

Canton of Neuchâtel

Neuchâtel is a canton of French speaking western Switzerland. In 2007, its population was 169,782 of which 39,654 were foreigners. The capital is Neuchâtel.-History:...

 

1. Auvernier Castle
   Auvernier Castle
   Auvernier Castle is a castle in the municipality of Auvernier of the Canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Auvernier
   Auvernier
   Auvernier is a municipality in the district of Boudry in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.-History:Auvernier is first mentioned in 1011 as Averniacum. The municipality was formerly known by its German name Avernach, however, that name is no longer used.-Geography:Auvernier has an area, , of...
   
   
2. Boudry Castle, Boudry
   Boudry
   Boudry is the capital of the district of Boudry in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.-History:Boudry is first mentioned in 1278 as Baudri.There are numerous prehistoric settlements around Boudry...
   
   
3. Colombier Castle
   Colombier Castle
   Colombier Castle is a castle in the municipality of Colombier of the Canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-History:...
   
   , Colombier
   Colombier, Neuchâtel
   Colombier is a municipality in the district of Boudry in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.-History:Colombier is first mentioned in 1228 as Columbier....
   
   
4. Gorgier Castle
   Gorgier Castle
   Gorgier Castle is a castle in the municipality of Gorgier of the Canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Gorgier
   Gorgier
   Gorgier is a municipality in the district of Boudry in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.-Geography:Gorgier has an area, , of . Of this area, or 33.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 56.2% is forested...
   
   
5. Ivernois Castle
   Ivernois Castle
   Ivernois Castle is a castle in the municipality of Val-de-Travers of the Canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Val-de-Travers
   Val-de-Travers
   Val-de-Travers is a municipality in the district of Val-de-Travers in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. It was created on 1 January 2009, when the former municipalities of Boveresse, Buttes, Couvet, Fleurier, Les Bayards, Môtiers, Noiraigue, Saint-Sulpice and Travers merged to form...
   
   
6. Jeanjaquet Castle
   Jeanjaquet Castle
   Jeanjaquet Castle is a castle in the municipality of Cressier of the Canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Cressier
   Cressier, Neuchâtel
   Cressier is a municipality in the district of Neuchâtel in the Swiss canton of Neuchâtel.-Geography:Cressier has an area, , of . Of this area, or 28.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 54.6% is forested...
   
   
7. Monts Castle
   Monts Castle
   Monts Castle is a castle in the municipality of Le Locle of the Canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Le Locle
   Le Locle
   Le Locle is a municipality in the district of Le Locle in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.It is situated in the Jura mountains, a few kilometers from the city of La Chaux-de-Fonds....
   
   
8. Neuchâtel Castle
   Neuchâtel Castle
   Neuchâtel Castle is a castle in the municipality of Neuchâtel of the Canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Neuchâtel
9. Souaillon Castle
   Souaillon Castle
   Souaillon Castle is a castle in the municipality of Cornaux of the Canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Cornaux
   Cornaux
   Cornaux is a municipality in the district of Neuchâtel in the Swiss canton of Neuchâtel.-Geography:Cornaux has an area, , of . Of this area, or 45.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 22.2% is forested...
   
   
10. Valangin Castle
    Valangin Castle
    Valangin Castle is a castle in the municipality of Valangin of the Canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Valangin
    Valangin
    Valangin is a municipality in the district of Val-de-Ruz in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.-Geography:Valangin has an area, , of . Of this area, or 39.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 49.7% is forested...
    
    
11. Vaumarcus Castle, Vaumarcus
    Vaumarcus
    Vaumarcus is a municipality in the district of Boudry in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.-History:Vaumarcus is first mentioned in 1227 as Valmarcuel....
    
    

Schaffhausen

Canton of Schaffhausen

The Canton of is a canton of Switzerland. The principal city and capital of the canton is Schaffhausen.- History:Schaffhausen was a city-state in the Middle Ages, documented to have struck its own coins starting in 1045. It was then known as Villa Scafhusun. Around 1049 Count Eberhard von...

 

1. Herblingen Castle
   Herblingen Castle
   Herblingen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Stetten of the Canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Stetten
   Stetten, Schaffhausen
   Stetten is a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland.-Geography:Stetten has an area, , of . Of this area, 45.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while 44.9% is forested...
   
   
2. Hohenklingen Castle
   Hohenklingen Castle
   Hohenklingen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Stein am Rhein of the Canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Stein am Rhein
   Stein am Rhein
   Stein am Rhein is a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland.The town has a well-preserved medieval centre, retaining the ancient street plan. The site of the city wall, and the city gates are preserved, though the former city wall now consists of houses...
   
   
3. Munot
   Munot
   The Munot is a circular 16th century fortification south of the Swiss city of Schaffhausen. It is surrounded by vineyards and serves as the city's symbol. The ring-shaped fortress was built in the 16th century. Today, it is a tourist attraction and hosts various events.The ring-shaped fortress was...
   
   , Schaffhausen
   Schaffhausen
   Schaffhausen is a city in northern Switzerland and the capital of the canton of the same name; it has an estimated population of 34,587 ....
   
   
4. Wörth Castle, Neuhausen am Rheinfall
   Neuhausen am Rheinfall
   Neuhausen am Rheinfall is a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland.The little town is well known for the Rhine Falls, a tourist attraction and mainland Europe's largest waterfall....
   
   
5. Ruins of Randegg Castle, Osterfingen

Schwyz

Canton of Schwyz

Schwyz is a canton in central Switzerland between the Alps in the south, Lake Lucerne in the east and Lake Zurich in the north, centered around and named after the town of Schwyz....

 

1. Alt Rapperswil Castle
   Alt Rapperswil Castle
   Alt Rapperswil is the site of a ruined castle in the municipality of Altendorf of the Canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Altendorf
   Altendorf, Schwyz
   Altendorf is a municipality in March District in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland.-Geography:Altendorf has an area, , of . Of this area, 52.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while 37.5% is forested...
   
   
2. Gesslerburg Castle
   Gesslerburg Castle
   Gesslerburg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Küssnacht of the Canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Küssnacht
   Küssnacht
   Küssnacht am Rigi is a district and municipality in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland, consisting of three villages: Küssnacht, Immensee and Merlischachen...
   
   
3. Pfäffikon Castle
   Pfäffikon Castle
   Pfäffikon Castle is a castle in the municipality of Freienbach of the Canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Freienbach
   Freienbach
   Freienbach is a municipality in Höfe District in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland.-Geography:Freienbach has an area, , of . Of this area, 40.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 23.8% is forested...
   
   

Solothurn

Canton of Solothurn

Solothurn is a canton of Switzerland. It is located in the northwest of Switzerland. The capital is Solothurn.-History:The territory of the canton comprises land acquired by the capital...

 

1. Ruins of Balmfluh Castle
   Balmfluh Castle
   Balmfluh Castle is a castle in the municipality of Balm bei Günsberg of the Canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Balm bei Günsberg
   Balm bei Günsberg
   Balm bei Günsberg is a municipality in the district of Lebern in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-Geography:Balm bei Günsberg has an area, , of . Of this area, or 32.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 62.0% is forested...
   
   
2. Ruins of Alt-Bechburg Castle
   Alt-Bechburg Castle
   Alt-Bechburg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Holderbank of the Canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Holderbank
   Holderbank, Solothurn
   Holderbank is a municipality in the district of Thal in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-Geography:Holderbank has an area, , of . Of this area, or 44.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 49.5% is forested...
   
   
3. Neu-Bechburg Castle
   Neu-Bechburg Castle
   Neu Bechburg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Oensingen of the Canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Oensingen
   Oensingen
   Oensingen is a municipality in the district of Gäu in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-Geography:Oensingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 39.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 37.2% is forested...
   
   
4. Blumenstein Castle
   Blumenstein Castle
   Blumenstein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Solothurn of the Canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Solothurn
   Solothurn
   The city of Solothurn is the capital of the Canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. The city also comprises the only municipality of the district of the same name.-Pre-roman settlement:...
   
   
5. Buchegg Castle
   Buchegg Castle
   Buchegg Castle is a castle in the Swiss municipality of Kyburg-Buchegg in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland.Today's castle stands on the site of the former castle of the Counts of Buchegg. The original castle, first mentioned in 1267 as sub castro Buhecke, was burned by the Counts of Kyburg in...
   
   , Kyburg-Buchegg
   Kyburg-Buchegg
   Kyburg-Buchegg is a municipality in the district of Bucheggberg, in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland.-Geography:Kyburg-Buchegg has an area, , of . Of this area, or 63.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 25.0% is forested...
   
   
6. Ruins of Dorneck Castle
   Dorneck Castle
   Dorneck Castle is a castle in the municipality of Dornach of the Canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Dornach
   Dornach
   Dornach is a municipality in the district of Dorneck in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-History:Dornach is first mentioned in 1223 as de Tornacho. In 1307 it was mentioned as zu Dornach...
   
   
7. Alt-Falkenstein Castle, Balsthal
   Balsthal
   Balsthal is a municipality in the district of Thal in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-History:Balsthal is first mentioned in 968 as Palcivallis. In 1255 it was mentioned as Balcetal.-Geography:...
   
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8. Ruins of Neu-Falkenstein Castle
   Neu-Falkenstein Castle
   Neu-Falkenstein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Balsthal of the Canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Balsthal
   Balsthal
   Balsthal is a municipality in the district of Thal in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-History:Balsthal is first mentioned in 968 as Palcivallis. In 1255 it was mentioned as Balcetal.-Geography:...
   
   
9. Ruins of Frohburg Castle
   Frohburg Castle
   Frohburg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Trimbach of the Canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Trimbach
   Trimbach, Switzerland
   Trimbach is a municipality in the district of Gösgen in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-Geography:Trimbach has an area, , of . Of this area, or 23.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 52.4% is forested...
   
   
10. Gilgenberg Castle, Zullwil
    Zullwil
    Zullwil is a municipality in the district of Thierstein in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-Geography:Zullwil has an area, , of . Of this area, or 44.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 45.9% is forested...
    
    
11. Rotberg Castle, Metzerlen-Mariastein
    Metzerlen-Mariastein
    Metzerlen-Mariastein is a municipality in the district of Dorneck in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. The present name of the municipality dates from 2003, it being previously known as Metzerlen....
    
    
12. Steinbrugg Castle
    Steinbrugg Castle
    Steinbrugg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Solothurn of the Canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Solothurn
    Solothurn
    The city of Solothurn is the capital of the Canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. The city also comprises the only municipality of the district of the same name.-Pre-roman settlement:...
    
    
13. Ruins of Sternenberg Castle, Hofstetten
    Hofstetten-Flüh
    Hofstetten-Flüh is a municipality in the district of Dorneck in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-Geography:Hofstetten-Flüh has an area, , of . Of this area, or 40.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 44.7% is forested...
    
    
14. Ruins of Neu-Thierstein Castle
    Neu-Thierstein Castle
    Neu-Thierstein Castle is a ruined castle in the Swiss municipality of Büsserach in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland.-History:The castle was founded in 1100 and a new building was built around 1294/95. The castle was apparently built by the Saugern-Pfeffingen family as a seat for a Kastvogtei ...
    
    , Büsserach
    Büsserach
    Büsserach is a municipality in the district of Thierstein in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-Geography:Büsserach has an area, , of . Of this area, or 42.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 46.2% is forested...
    
    
15. Waldegg Castle
    Waldegg Castle
    Waldegg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Feldbrunnen-St.Niklaus of the Canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus
    Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus
    Feldbrunnen-St.Niklaus is a municipality in the district of Lebern in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-Geography:Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus has an area, , of . Of this area, or 36.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 46.0% is forested...
    
    

St. Gallen

Canton of St. Gallen

The Canton of St. Gallen is a canton of Switzerland. St. Gallen is located in the north east of Switzerland. It covers an area of 2,026 km², and has a population of . , the population included 97,461 foreigners, or about 20.9% of the total population. The capital is St. Gallen. Spelling...

 

1. Dottenwil Castle, Wittenbach
   Wittenbach
   Wittenbach is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of St. Gallen in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.-Geography:Wittenbach has an area, , of . Of this area, 58% is used for agricultural purposes, while 20.9% is forested...
   
   
2. Ruins of Freudenberg Castle
   Freudenberg Castle
   Freudenberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Bad Ragaz of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Bad Ragaz
   Bad Ragaz
   Bad Ragaz is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of Sarganserland in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.It is the home of a famous natural spring and is a popular spa and health resort destination. Bad Ragaz is also surprisingly known as one of the best pizza towns in all of Europe...
   
   
3. Ruins of Fründsberg Castle
   Fründsberg Castle
   Fründsberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Goldingen of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Goldingen
   Goldingen
   Goldingen is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of See-Gaster in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.-History:The name Goldingen was applied to two different hamlets in the municipality. The current hamlet of Goldingen is first mentioned in 1800 and before that time was known as Thal...
   
   
4. Gräpplang Castle
   Gräpplang Castle
   Gräpplang Castle is a castle in the municipality of Flums of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Flums
   Flums
   Flums is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of Sarganserland in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.It is close to a large shopping complex and also is the gateway to a large skiing resort called Flumserberg.-Geography:...
   
   
5. Grünenstein Castle, Balgach
   Balgach
   Balgach is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of Rheintal in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.-Coat of arms:The blazon of the municipal coat of arms is Per fess Or a Semi Lion rampant issuant Gules and Vert two Bars Argent....
   
   
6. Kleiner Hahnberg Castle
   Kleiner Hahnberg Castle
   Kleiner Hahnberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Berg of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Berg
   Berg, St. Gallen
   Berg is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of Rorschach in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.-History:Berg is first mentioned in 796 as ad Berga. In 837 it was mentioned as in villa nominata Perc.-Geography:...
   
   
7. Heerbrugg Castle, Balgach
   Balgach
   Balgach is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of Rheintal in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.-Coat of arms:The blazon of the municipal coat of arms is Per fess Or a Semi Lion rampant issuant Gules and Vert two Bars Argent....
   
   
8. Iberg Castle, Wattwil
   Wattwil
   Wattwil is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of Toggenburg in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.-Geography:Wattwil has an area, , of . Of this area, 52.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while 37.3% is forested...
   
   
9. Oberberg Castle, Gossau
   Gossau, St. Gallen
   Gossau is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of St. Gallen in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.-Geography:Gossau has an area, , of . Of this area, 63% is used for agricultural purposes, while 16.3% is forested...
   
   
10. Rapperswil Castle
    Rapperswil Castle
    Rapperswil Castle is a castle in the city of Rapperswil. It is located on the eastern shore of the Lake Zurich and belongs to the municipality of Rapperswil-Jona in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland...
    
    , Rapperswil
11. Sargans Castle
    Sargans Castle
    Sargans Castle is a castle in the municipality of Sargans of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Sargans
    Sargans
    Sargans is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of Sarganserland in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.Sargans is known for its castle, which dates from before the founding of the Swiss Confederation in 1291...
    
    
12. Wartegg Castle, Rorschacherberg
    Rorschacherberg
    Rorschacherberg is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of Rorschach in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.-History:While some of the hamlets that make up Rorschacherberg are mentioned in the 13th and 14th Centuries. The region known as Roschacherberg is first mentioned in the 15th...
    
    
13. Wartensee Castle, Rorschacherberg
    Rorschacherberg
    Rorschacherberg is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of Rorschach in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.-History:While some of the hamlets that make up Rorschacherberg are mentioned in the 13th and 14th Centuries. The region known as Roschacherberg is first mentioned in the 15th...
    
    
14. Ruins of Wartenstein Castle
    Wartenstein Castle
    Wartenstein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Pfäfers of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Pfäfers
    Pfäfers
    Pfäfers is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of Sarganserland in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. The villages Pfäfers, St. Margrethenberg, Vadura, Valens, Vasön and Vättis belong to the municipality.-History:...
    
    
15. Werdenberg Castle
    Werdenberg Castle
    Werdenberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Grabs of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Grabs
    Grabs
    Grabs is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of Werdenberg in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.-History:Grabs is first mentioned in 841 as Quaravedes. In 979 it was mentioned as Quadravedes, then in 1235 as Grabdis and in 1253 as Graps.-Geography:Grabs has an area, , of...
    
    
16. Ruins of Wichenstein Castle
    Wichenstein Castle
    Wichenstein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Oberriet of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Oberriet
    Oberriet
    Oberriet is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of Rheintal in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.-History:Oberriet is first mentioned in 891 as Cobolo. About 1290 it was mentioned as Chobilwalt and in 1417 it was first mentioned as Oberriet.-Geography:Oberriet has an area, , of...
    
    
17. Zuckenriet Castle
    Zuckenriet Castle
    Zuckenriet Castle is a castle in the municipality of Niederhelfenschwil of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Niederhelfenschwil
    Niederhelfenschwil
    Niederhelfenschwil is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of Wil in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.-History:Niederhelfenschwil is first mentioned in 818 as Helfolteswilare. In 1426 it was mentioned as Nidren-Helffentswile. The village of Lenggenwil was mentioned in 903 as...
    
    

Ticino

Ticino

Canton Ticino or Ticino is the southernmost canton of Switzerland. Named after the Ticino river, it is the only canton in which Italian is the sole official language...

 

1. Grande Bellinzona Castle, Bellinzona
   Bellinzona
   Bellinzona is the administrative capital of the canton Ticino in Switzerland. The city is famous for its three castles that have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2000....
   
   
2. Montebello Castle, Bellinzona
   Bellinzona
   Bellinzona is the administrative capital of the canton Ticino in Switzerland. The city is famous for its three castles that have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2000....
   
   
3. S. Giorgio Castle
   S. Giorgio Castle
   S. Giorgio Castle is a castle in the municipality of Magliaso in the Swiss canton of Ticino. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-History:The medieval castle of San Giorgio is mentioned for the first time in 1033...
   
   , Magliaso
   Magliaso
   Magliaso is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Magliaso is first mentioned in 769 as de Maliacis. In 854 it was mentioned as de vico Maliaci....
   
   
4. Pontegana Castle
   Pontegana Castle
   Pontegana Castle is a ruined castle located in the municipality of Balerna in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:The ruins of this medieval castle are located on small hill between Balerna and Chiasso in the village of Pontegana. The foundation of the castle includes Roman era...
   
   , Balerna
   Balerna
   Balerna is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Balerna is first mentioned in 1115 as Barerna. In 844 and 865, the monastery of S. Ambrogio in Milan purchased land in the concilium of Castel S. Pietro which would have included Balerna. In the...
   
   
5. Sasso Corbaro Castle, Giubiasco
   Giubiasco
   Giubiasco is a municipality in the district of Bellinzona in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Due to its location at the center of numerous routes through the Alps, Giubiasco has been important since ancient times...
   
   
6. Stalvedro Castle, Airolo
   Airolo
   Airolo is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:In the settlement of Madrano, Roman tombs from the 2nd and 3rd Centuries AD were found. They belonged to a Vicus, whose inhabitants probably collected crystal, which was processed in Locarno into...
   
   
7. Visconteo Castle, Locarno
   Locarno
   Locarno is the capital of the Locarno district, located on the northern tip of Lake Maggiore in the Swiss canton of Ticino, close to Ascona at the foot of the Alps. It has a population of about 15,000...
   
   

Thurgau

Thurgau

Thurgau is a northeast canton of Switzerland. The population, , is . In 2007, there were a total of 47,390 who were resident foreigners. The capital is Frauenfeld.-History:...

 

1. Altenburg Castle, Märstetten
   Märstetten
   Märstetten is a municipality in the district of Weinfelden in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Scattered finds from the Neolithic era, Roman ruins and a series of grave from the Early Middle Ages show that there was a continuous settlement in the area. In the High Middle Ages the...
   
   
2. Altenklingen Castle
   Altenklingen Castle
   Altenklingen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Wigoltingen of the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Wigoltingen
   Wigoltingen
   Wigoltingen is a municipality in the district of Weinfelden in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-Geography:Wigoltingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 75.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 12.5% is forested...
   
   
3. Arbon Castle
   Arbon Castle
   Arbon Castle is a castle in the municipality of Arbon of the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Arbon
   Arbon
   Arbon may refer to:* Arbon, Haute-Garonne, French commune* Arbon, Switzerland* Arbon , in Switzerland* Arbon Valley, Idaho...
   
   
4. Arenenberg
   Arenenberg
   Arenenberg is an estate with a small chateau, Schloss Arenenberg, in the municipality of Salenstein at the shore of Lake Constance in Thurgau, Switzerland that is famous as the final domicile of Hortense de Beauharnais. Today it houses the Napoleonmuseum...
   
    Castle, Salenstein
   Salenstein
   Salenstein is a municipality in Kreuzlingen District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.Salenstein was the home village of Napoleon III, who lived at Castle Arenenberg in his youth.-History:...
   
   
5. Bachtobel Castle
   Bachtobel Castle
   Bachtobel Castle is a castle in the municipality of Weinfelden of the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Weinfelden
   Weinfelden
   Weinfelden is a municipality in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is the capital of the district of the same name.Weinfelden is an old town, which was known during Roman times as Quivelda .-History:...
   
   
6. Bernegg Castle, Kreuzlingen
   Kreuzlingen
   Kreuzlingen is a municipality in the district of Kreuzlingen in the canton of Thurgau in north-eastern Switzerland. It is the seat of the district and is the second largest city of the canton, after Frauenfeld, with a population of over 18,000...
   
   
7. Bildegg Castle
   Bildegg Castle
   Bildegg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Zihlschlacht-Sitterdorf of the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Zihlschlacht-Sitterdorf
   Zihlschlacht-Sitterdorf
   Zihlschlacht-Sitterdorf is a municipality in Weinfelden District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-Geography:Zihlschlacht-Sitterdorf has an area, , of . Of this area, or 73.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 15.9% is forested...
   
   
8. Bischofszell Castle, Bischofszell
   Bischofszell
   Bischofszell is a municipality in Weinfelden District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is the seat of the district. In 1987, the city was awarded the Wakker Prize for the preservation of its architectural heritage...
   
   
9. Bettwiesen Castle
   Bettwiesen Castle
   Bettwiesen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Bettwiesen of the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Bettwiesen
   Bettwiesen
   Bettwiesen is a municipality in the district of Münchwilen in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Bettwiesen is first mentioned in 868 as Petterwison. During the Middle Ages it belonged to the Prince-Bishop of Constance's Tannegg district. In 1693 the entire district went to the...
   
   
10. Brunegg Castle, Unterer Girsberg
11. Buhwil Castle, Kradolf-Schönenberg
    Kradolf-Schönenberg
    Kradolf-Schönenberg is a municipality in Weinfelden District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.The municipality was created in 1996 by a merger of Buhwil, Kradolf, Neukirch an der Thur and Schönenberg an der Thur.-History:...
    
    
12. Bürglen Castle, Bürglen
    Bürglen, Thurgau
    Bürglen is a municipality in the district of Weinfelden in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Bürglen is first mentioned in 1282-84 as Burgelon. A Freiherr of Bürglen is first mentioned in 1176. By 1350, the land around the village had all been brought under a single noble and became...
    
    
13. Castell Castle
    Castell Castle
    Castell Castle is a castle in the municipality of Tägerwilen of the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Tägerwilen
    Tägerwilen
    Tägerwilen is a municipality in the district of Kreuzlingen in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-Geography:Tägerwilen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 47.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 37.4% is forested...
    
    
14. Eugensberg Castle
    Eugensberg Castle
    Eugensberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Salenstein of the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Salenstein
    Salenstein
    Salenstein is a municipality in Kreuzlingen District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.Salenstein was the home village of Napoleon III, who lived at Castle Arenenberg in his youth.-History:...
    
    
15. Frauenfeld Castle
    Frauenfeld Castle
    Frauenfeld Castle is a castle in the municipality of Frauenfeld of the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Frauenfeld
    Frauenfeld
    Frauenfeld is the capital of the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-Early history:The earliest trace of human settlement are several La Tène era graves to the east of Langdorf. The Roman road from Oberwinterthur to Pfyn ran through what is now the Allmend in Frauenfeld. Two Roman villas were...
    
    
16. Freudenfels Castle
    Freudenfels Castle
    Freudenfels Castle is a castle in the municipality of Eschenz of the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Eschenz
    Eschenz
    Eschenz is a municipality in Frauenfeld District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:The prehistoric shore village on Werd Island and in the Seeäckern area are rich archeological sites that have contributed substantially to our understanding of the history of settlements in the...
    
    
17. Alt-Gachnang Castle, Gachnang
    Gachnang
    Gachnang is a municipality in the district of Frauenfeld in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Gachnang is first mentioned in 889 as Kachanang. In the local dialect it has traditionally been known as Gochlingen....
    
    
18. Neu-Gachnang Castle, Gachnang
    Gachnang
    Gachnang is a municipality in the district of Frauenfeld in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Gachnang is first mentioned in 889 as Kachanang. In the local dialect it has traditionally been known as Gochlingen....
    
    
19. Girsberg Castle, Kreuzlingen
    Kreuzlingen
    Kreuzlingen is a municipality in the district of Kreuzlingen in the canton of Thurgau in north-eastern Switzerland. It is the seat of the district and is the second largest city of the canton, after Frauenfeld, with a population of over 18,000...
    
    
20. Gottlieben Castle
    Gottlieben Castle
    Gottlieben Castle is a castle in the municipality of Gottlieben in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-History:...
    
    , Gottlieben
    Gottlieben
    Gottlieben is a municipality in the district of Kreuzlingen in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Gottlieben is first mentioned around the end of the 10th Century as Gotiliubon. It was originally part of the land owned by the Bishop of Constance. In 1251, Eberhard von Waldburg built a...
    
    
21. Hagenwil Castle
    Hagenwil Castle
    Hagenwil Castle is a castle in the municipality of Amriswil of the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Amriswil
    Amriswil
    Amriswil is a municipality in Arbon District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Amriswil is first mentioned in 799 as Amalgeriswilare. During the Middle Ages Amriswil and Brüschwil were part of a Bishop's fief. During the 15th Century, the Helmsdorf family ruled in Eppishausen...
    
    
22. Hauptwil Castle
    Hauptwil Castle
    Hauptwil Castle is a castle in the municipality of Hauptwil-Gottshaus of the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Hauptwil-Gottshaus
    Hauptwil-Gottshaus
    Hauptwil-Gottshaus is a municipality in Weinfelden District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.The municipality was created in 1996 by a merger of Hauptwil and Gottshaus....
    
    
23. Heitnau Castle, Braunau
    Braunau, Switzerland
    Braunau is a municipality in the district of Münchwilen in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Braunau is first mentioned in 762 as Pramacunauia, when it was owned by the Abbey of St. Gall. It was acquired when the Abbey acquired land in the Toggenburg...
    
    
24. Ruins of Heuberg Castle, Schweizersholz
25. Hubberg Castle, Salenstein
    Salenstein
    Salenstein is a municipality in Kreuzlingen District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.Salenstein was the home village of Napoleon III, who lived at Castle Arenenberg in his youth.-History:...
    
    
26. Hüttlingen Castle, Hüttlingen
27. Kefikon Castle, Gachnang
    Gachnang
    Gachnang is a municipality in the district of Frauenfeld in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Gachnang is first mentioned in 889 as Kachanang. In the local dialect it has traditionally been known as Gochlingen....
    
    
28. Klingenberg Castle, Homburg
    Homburg, Switzerland
    Homburg is a municipality in Frauenfeld District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Homburg is first mentioned in 899 as Hohenperc. In 1243 it was mentioned as de Honburch. From the Middle Ages until 1798 it was part of the lands of Klingenberg Castle...
    
    
29. Liebenfels Castle
    Liebenfels Castle
    Liebenfels Castle is a castle in the municipality of Herdern of the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Herdern
    Herdern
    Herdern is a municipality in Frauenfeld District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Herdern is first mentioned in 1094 as Harderin. Originally it was under the authority of Ittingen. Until 1403 the local castle, Herden Castle, was home to the Bettler family...
    
    
30. Louisenberg Castle
    Louisenberg Castle
    Louisenberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Salenstein of the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Salenstein
    Salenstein
    Salenstein is a municipality in Kreuzlingen District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.Salenstein was the home village of Napoleon III, who lived at Castle Arenenberg in his youth.-History:...
    
    
31. Mammern Castle
    Mammern Castle
    Mammern Castle is a castle in the municipality of Mammern of the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Mammern
    Mammern
    Mammern is a municipality in Frauenfeld District in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, on Lake Constance.-History:Finds from the Neolithic Age, Bronze Age and the Early Middle Ages show that there was a continuous settlement in the area. The modern village of Mammern is first mentioned in 909 as...
    
    
32. Mammertshofen Castle
    Mammertshofen Castle
    Mammertshofen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Roggwil of the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Roggwil
    Roggwil
    Roggwil is the name of two municipalities of Switzerland:*Roggwil, Bern*Roggwil, Thurgau...
    
    
33. Neuburg, Mammern
    Mammern
    Mammern is a municipality in Frauenfeld District in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, on Lake Constance.-History:Finds from the Neolithic Age, Bronze Age and the Early Middle Ages show that there was a continuous settlement in the area. The modern village of Mammern is first mentioned in 909 as...
    
    
34. Öttlishausen Castle, Hohentannen
    Hohentannen
    Hohentannen is a municipality in Weinfelden District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Hohentannen is first mentioned in 1256 as Hontannon. In 1275 it was mentioned as in Hohentannun. From the Middle Ages until 1798, the lower courts were granted as a fief by the Bishop of...
    
    
35. Roggwil Castle, Roggwil
    Roggwil
    Roggwil is the name of two municipalities of Switzerland:*Roggwil, Bern*Roggwil, Thurgau...
    
    
36. Sandegg Castle, Salenstein
    Salenstein
    Salenstein is a municipality in Kreuzlingen District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.Salenstein was the home village of Napoleon III, who lived at Castle Arenenberg in his youth.-History:...
    
    
37. Schleifenrain Castle, Hugelshofen
    Hugelshofen
    Hugelshofen is a village and former municipality in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland.It was first recorded in year 1176 as Hugolteshouen.The municipality had 442 inhabitants in 1850, which decreased to 360 in 1900, 359 in 1950 and 325 in 1990....
    
    
38. Seeburg Castle
    Seeburg Castle
    Seeburg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Kreuzlingen of the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Kreuzlingen
    Kreuzlingen
    Kreuzlingen is a municipality in the district of Kreuzlingen in the canton of Thurgau in north-eastern Switzerland. It is the seat of the district and is the second largest city of the canton, after Frauenfeld, with a population of over 18,000...
    
    
39. Salenstein Castle, Salenstein
    Salenstein
    Salenstein is a municipality in Kreuzlingen District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.Salenstein was the home village of Napoleon III, who lived at Castle Arenenberg in his youth.-History:...
    
    
40. Sonnenberg Castle
    Sonnenberg Castle
    Sonnenberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Stettfurt of the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Stettfurt
    Stettfurt
    Stettfurt is a municipality in the district of Frauenfeld in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Stettfurt is first mentioned in 827 as Stetivurt. Until 1817, it was part of the municipality of Matzingen. In the 9th Century, the Abbey of St. Gall owned property in Stettfurt. In 1228...
    
    
41. Steinegg Castle, Hüttwilen
    Hüttwilen
    Hüttwilen is a municipality in Frauenfeld District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Archeological sites and scattered, individual items indicate that there was a mesolithic settlement in the Seebachtal near Hüttwilen. In 1928 a Roman era estate was discovered in Stutheien which...
    
    
42. Tannegg Castle
    Tannegg Castle
    Tannegg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Fischingen of the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Fischingen
    Fischingen
    Fischingen is a municipality in the district of Münchwilen in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Fischingen is first mentioned in 1328 as Fischinon. In 1972, Dussnang, Fischingen, Oberwangen and Tannegg merged with Fischingen....
    
    
43. Unterhof Castle
    Unterhof Castle
    Unterhof Castle is a castle in the municipality of Diessenhofen of the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Diessenhofen
    Diessenhofen
    Diessenhofen is a municipality in Frauenfeld District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Diessenhofen is first mentioned in 757 as Deozincova. In 2000, the village of Willisdorf was incorporated into the municipality...
    
    
44. Weinfelden Castle, Weinfelden
    Weinfelden
    Weinfelden is a municipality in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is the capital of the district of the same name.Weinfelden is an old town, which was known during Roman times as Quivelda .-History:...
    
    
45. Wellenberg Castle, Wellenberg

Uri

Canton of Uri

Uri is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland and a founding member of the Swiss Confederation. It is located in Central Switzerland. The canton's territory covers the valley of the Reuss River between Lake Lucerne and the St. Gotthard Pass. German is the primary language spoken in Uri...

 

1. Apro Castle, Seedorf
   Seedorf, Uri
   Seedorf is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-Geography:Seedorf has an area, , of . Of this area, 19.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 40.6% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 5.4% is settled and the remainder is non-productive...
   
   
2. Ruins of Attinghausen Castle
   Attinghausen Castle
   Attinghausen Castle is a ruined medieval castle in the municipality of Attinghausen in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Attinghausen
   Attinghausen
   Attinghausen is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-Geography:Attinghausen has an area, , of . Of this area, 35.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while 17.5% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 1.7% is settled and the remainder is non-productive...
   
   
3. Hospental Castle
   Hospental Castle
   Hospental Castle or Langobarden Tower is a ruined medieval castle in the municipality of Hospental in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance....
   
   , Hospental
   Hospental
   Hospental is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-History:Hospental is first mentioned in 1285 as Hospenthal. In 1499 it was mentioned under its latin name as Hospicium, and in 1616 as Spithal.-Geography:...
   
   
4. Meierturm
   Meierturm
   Meierturm is a medieval tower in the municipality of Silenen in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Silenen
   Silenen
   Silenen is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-Geography:Silenen has an area, , of . Of this area, 12.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 0.7% is settled and the remainder is non-productive...
   
   
5. Rudenz Castle
   Rudenz Castle
   Rudenz Castle is a medieval castle in the municipality of Flüelen in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-References:...
   
   , Flüelen
   Flüelen
   Flüelen is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-Geography:Flüelen has an area, , of . Of this area, 22% is used for agricultural purposes, while 55.1% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 6.1% is settled and the remainder is non-productive...
   
   
6. Schweinsberg Castle
   Schweinsberg Castle
   Schweinsberg Castle or Schweinsberghaus is a fortified house in the municipality of Attinghausen in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Attinghausen
   Attinghausen
   Attinghausen is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-Geography:Attinghausen has an area, , of . Of this area, 35.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while 17.5% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 1.7% is settled and the remainder is non-productive...
   
   
7. Seedorf Castle
   Seedorf Castle
   Seedorf Castle is a medieval castle ruin in the municipality of Seedorf in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. It is near the school complex of Seedorf and across the street from the newer castle of Apro.-References:...
   
   , Seedorf
   Seedorf, Uri
   Seedorf is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-Geography:Seedorf has an area, , of . Of this area, 19.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 40.6% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 5.4% is settled and the remainder is non-productive...
   
   
8. Silenen Castle, Silenen
   Silenen
   Silenen is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-Geography:Silenen has an area, , of . Of this area, 12.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 0.7% is settled and the remainder is non-productive...
   
   
9. Zwing Uri Castle
   Zwing Uri Castle
   Zwing Uri is the name of a ruined medieval castle north of Amsteg, today in the territory of the municipality of Silenen in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance....
   
   , Silenen
   Silenen
   Silenen is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-Geography:Silenen has an area, , of . Of this area, 12.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 0.7% is settled and the remainder is non-productive...
   
   

Vaud

Vaud

Vaud is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland and is located in Romandy, the French-speaking southwestern part of the country. The capital is Lausanne. The name of the Canton in Switzerland's other languages are Vaud in Italian , Waadt in German , and Vad in Romansh.-History:Along the lakes,...

 

1. Aigle Castle
   Aigle Castle
   Aigle Castle is a castle in the municipality of Aigle of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-History:...
   
   , Aigle
   Aigle
   Aigle is the capital of the district of Aigle in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. The town has a population of 8,100 people.The name of this municipality in French means eagle.-Geography:...
   
   
2. Aile Castle
   Aile Castle
   Aile Castle is a castle in the municipality of Vevey of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Vevey
   Vevey
   Vevey is a town in Switzerland in the canton Vaud, on the north shore of Lake Geneva, near Lausanne.It was the seat of the district of the same name until 2006, and is now part of the Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut District...
   
   
3. Allaman Castle
   Allaman Castle
   Allaman Castle was built by the Count of Vaud in 1253. It is listed on the Swiss Inventory of Cultural Property of National and Regional Significance....
   
   , Allaman
   Allaman
   Allaman is a municipality in the district of Morges in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.The village is famous for the medieval Allaman Castle , built by the Count of Vaud in 1253.-Allaman Castle:...
   
   
4. Aubonne Castle
   Aubonne Castle
   Aubonne Castle is a castle in the municipality of Aubonne of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance....
   
   , Aubonne
   Aubonne
   Aubonne is a municipality in the district of Morges in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:The municipality was settled very early. The oldest remains are from the Bronze Age. From Roman times, there remain foundations of villas, and from early medieval times, graves.The first documentation...
   
   
5. Avenches Castle
   Avenches Castle
   Avenches Castle is a castle in the municipality of Avenches of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Avenches
   Avenches
   Avenches is a Swiss municipality in the canton of Vaud, located in the district of Broye-Vully.-History:The roots of Avenches go back to the Celts...
   
   
6. Beaulieu Castle
   Beaulieu Castle
   Beaulieu Castle is a castle in the municipality of Lausanne of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Lausanne
   Lausanne
   Lausanne is a city in Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland, and is the capital of the canton of Vaud. The seat of the district of Lausanne, the city is situated on the shores of Lake Geneva . It faces the French town of Évian-les-Bains, with the Jura mountains to its north-west...
   
   
7. Blonay Castle
   Blonay Castle
   Blonay Castle is a castle in the municipality of Blonay of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-External links:...
   
   , Blonay
   Blonay
   Blonay is a municipality in the district of Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Blonay is first mentioned in 861 as Blodennaco. In 1108 it was mentioned as Bloniaco. During the 13th Century it was known as Blonay, Blonai and Blunai.-Geography:Blonay has an area, ,...
   
   
8. Bossey Castle, Bogis-Bossey
   Bogis-Bossey
   Bogis-Bossey is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Bogis-Bossey has an area, , of . Of this area, or 58.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 28.6% is forested...
   
   
9. Champittet Castle, Cheseaux
   Cheseaux
   * Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne is a municipality in Switzerland* Jean-Philippe de Cheseaux was a Swiss astronomer...
   
   
10. Champvent Castle
    Champvent Castle
    Champvent Castle is a castle in the municipality of Champvent of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Champvent
    Champvent
    Champvent is a municipality in the district of Jura-Nord Vaudois of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Champvent is first mentioned in 1011 as Canvent. In 1013 it was mentioned as Canventum and in 1228 as Chanvent.-Geography:...
    
    
11. Châtelard Castle
    Châtelard Castle
    Châtelard Castle is a castle in the municipality of Montreux of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Clarens
    Clarens, Switzerland
    Clarens is a small village in the municipality of Montreux, in the canton of Vaud, in Switzerland.Whilst in Clarens, the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky wrote his ballets The Rite of Spring and Pulcinella and in March 1878, Tchaikovsky wrote his Violin Concerto.Paul Kruger, hero of South African...
    
     in Montreux
    Montreux
    Montreux is a municipality in the district of Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.It is located on Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps and has a population, , of and nearly 90,000 in the agglomeration.- History :...
    
    
12. Chillon Castle, Veytaux
    Veytaux
    Veytaux is a municipality in the district of Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.The Chateau of Chillon provides a marvelous view of the entire Lake of Geneva located in Avenue de Chillon.-Geography:...
    
    
13. Les Clées Castle
    Les Clées Castle
    Les Clées Castle is a castle in the municipality of Les Clées of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Les Clées
    Les Clées
    Les Clées is a municipality in the district of Jura-Nord Vaudois in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Les Clées is first mentioned in 1134 as Clees....
    
    
14. Coppet Castle
    Coppet Castle
    Coppet Castle is a castle in the municipality of Coppet of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Coppet
    Coppet
    Coppet is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Coppet is first mentioned in 1294 as Copetum. In 1347 it was mentioned as Copet.-Geography:...
    
    
15. Crans Castle
    Crans Castle
    Crans Castle is a castle in the municipality of Crans-près-Céligny of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Crans-près-Céligny
    Crans-près-Céligny
    Crans-près-Céligny is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:...
    
    
16. Crêtes Castle
    Crêtes Castle
    Crêtes Castle is a castle in the municipality of Montreux of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Montreux
    Montreux
    Montreux is a municipality in the district of Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.It is located on Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps and has a population, , of and nearly 90,000 in the agglomeration.- History :...
    
    
17. Curtilles Castle
    Curtilles Castle
    Curtilles Castle is a castle in the municipality of Curtilles of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Curtilles
    Curtilles
    Curtilles is a municipality in the district Broye-Vully in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Curtilles has an area, , of . Of this area, or 78.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 15.6% is forested...
    
    
18. Donneloye Castle
    Donneloye Castle
    Donneloye Castle is a castle in the municipality of Donneloye of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:The castle was probably first built in the 15th century and passed through many hands from the 16th to the 19th centuries...
    
    , Donneloye
    Donneloye
    Donneloye is a municipality in the district of Jura-Nord Vaudois of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Donneloye is first mentioned in 1150 as Donnolui....
    
    
19. Duillier Castle
    Duillier Castle
    Duillier Castle is a castle in the municipality of Duillier of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Duillier
    Duillier
    Duillier is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Duillier has an area, , of . Of this area, or 75.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 7.8% is forested...
    
    
20. Dully Castle
    Dully Castle
    Dully Castle is a castle in the municipality of Dully of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Dully
    Dully
    Dully is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Dully has an area, , of . Of this area, or 53.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 15.1% is forested. Of the rest of the land, or 28.9% is settled .Of the built up area, housing and...
    
    
21. D’En-Bas Castle
    D’En-Bas Castle
    D’En-Bas Castle is a castle in the municipality of Mex of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Mex
    Mex, Vaud
    Mex is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Gros-de-Vaud.-Geography:Mex has an area, , of . Of this area, or 55.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 29.3% is forested...
    
    
22. Echandens Castle, Echandens
    Echandens
    Echandens is a municipality in the district of Morges of the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland.-Geography:Echandens has an area, , of . Of this area, or 52.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 18.0% is forested...
    
    
23. Grandcour Castle
    Grandcour Castle
    Grandcour Castle is a castle in the municipality of Grandcour of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Grandcour
    Grandcour
    Grandcour is a municipality in the district of Broye-Vully in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Grandcour has an area, , of . Of this area, or 78.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 14.4% is forested...
    
    
24. Grandson Castle
    Grandson Castle
    Grandson Castle is a medieval castle in the Swiss municipality of Grandson in the canton of Vaud. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-History:...
    
    , Grandson
    Grandson, Switzerland
    Grandson is a municipality in the district of Jura-Nord Vaudois in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.During the Burgundian Wars, Charles the Bold was defeated near here in the Battle of Grandson on 2 March 1476.-History:...
    
    
25. Guévaux Castle
    Guévaux Castle
    Guévaux Castle is a castle in the municipality of Vully-les-Lacs of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Mur
    Mur, Switzerland
    Mur is a former municipality in the district of Broye-Vully in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.The municipalities of Bellerive, Chabrey, Constantine, Montmagny, Mur, Vallamand and Villars-le-Grand merged on 1 July 2011 into the new municipality of Vully-les-Lacs.-Geography:Mur has an area, , of...
    
    
26. Hauteville Castle
    Hauteville Castle
    Hauteville Castle is a castle in the municipality of Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-History:...
    
    , Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz
    Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz
    Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz is a municipality in the district of Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz has an area, , of . Of this area, or 34.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 45.4% is forested...
    
    
27. L'Isle Castle
    L'Isle Castle
    L'Isle Castle is a castle in the municipality of L'Isle of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , L'Isle
    L'Isle
    L'Isle is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Morges.-History:L'Isle is first mentioned in 1216 as Chablie. In 1299 it was mentioned as Insula de Chablie and in 1324 as Lylaz.-Geography:...
    
    
28. Lucens Castle
    Lucens Castle
    Lucens Castle is a castle in the municipality of Lucens in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-History:...
    
    , Lucens
    Lucens
    Lucens is a municipality in the Broye-Vully district in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Lucens is first mentioned in 964 as in villa Losingus. It was formerly known by the German name Losingen....
    
    
29. Luins Castle
    Luins Castle
    Luins Castle is a castle in the municipality of Luins of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Luins
    Luins
    Luins is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Luins has an area, , of . Of this area, or 74.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 11.2% is forested...
    
    
30. St-Maire Castle, Lausanne
    Lausanne
    Lausanne is a city in Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland, and is the capital of the canton of Vaud. The seat of the district of Lausanne, the city is situated on the shores of Lake Geneva . It faces the French town of Évian-les-Bains, with the Jura mountains to its north-west...
    
    
31. Mathod Castle
    Mathod Castle
    Mathod Castle is a castle in the municipality of Mathod of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Mathod
    Mathod
    Mathod is a municipality in the district of Jura-Nord Vaudois of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Mathod has an area, , of . Of this area, or 84.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 8.3% is forested...
    
    
32. Mestral Castle
    Mestral Castle
    Mestral Castle is a castle in the municipality of Echichens of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges
    Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges
    Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges is a former municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Morges.The villages of Colombier, Monnaz and Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges merged on 1 July 2011 into the municipality of Echichens.-Geography:...
    
    
33. Morges Castle
    Morges Castle
    Morges Castle is a medieval castle in the Swiss municipality of Morges in the canton of Vaud. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-History:In 1286, Louis of Savoy founded a city in a pasture where a gallows previously stood...
    
    , Morges
    Morges
    Morges is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Morges and is also the seat of the district.-History:...
    
    
34. Nyon Castle
    Nyon Castle
    Nyon Castle is a castle in the municipality of Nyon of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-History:...
    
    , Nyon
    Nyon
    Nyon is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is located some 25 kilometers north east of Geneva's city centre, and since the 1970s it has become part of the Geneva metropolitan area. It lies on the shores of Lake Geneva, and is the seat of the district of...
    
    
35. Orbe Castle
    Orbe Castle
    Orbe Castle is a castle in the municipality of Orbe of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Orbe
    Orbe
    Orbe is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud. It was the seat of the former district of Orbe and is now part of the district of Jura-Nord Vaudois.-History:Orbe is first mentioned about 280 as Urba. In 1179 it was mentioned as versus Orbam....
    
    
36. Oron Castle
    Oron Castle
    Oron Castle is a castle in the municipality of Oron-le-Châtel in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-History:...
    
    , Oron
    Oron
    Oron may refer to:*Oron , one of the major states in the old Calabar Kingdom*Oron , Switzerland*Oron-la-Ville, Switzerland*Oron-le-Châtel, Switzerland*Oron, Moselle, France*Oron, Nigeria, a city and local government area in Akwa Ibom State...
    
    
37. Prangins Castle
    Prangins Castle
    Prangins Castle is a castle in the municipality of Prangins of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Prangins
    Prangins
    Prangins is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is located on Lake Geneva.-Geography:Prangins has an area, , of . Of this area, or 54.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 13.1% is forested...
    
    
38. Rôdeurs Castle, Lutry
    Lutry
    Lutry is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the Lavaux-Oron.-History:Lutry is first mentioned in 908 as in Lustraco villam. In 1124 it was mentioned as monasterium Sancti Martini cum villa quae dicitur Lustriacus and in 1147 it was Lustriey.-Prehistory:In 1835 and again in...
    
    
39. Rolle Castle
    Rolle Castle
    Rolle Castle is a castle in the municipality of Rolle of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-History:...
    
    , Rolle
    Rolle
    Rolle is a municipality in the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It was the seat of the district of Rolle until 2006, when it became part of the district of Nyon. It is located on the northwestern shore of Lake Geneva between Nyon and Lausanne...
    
    
40. Saint-Prex Castle, Saint-Prex
    Saint-Prex
    Saint-Prex is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Morges.In 1973, St-Prex was awarded the Wakker Prize for the development and preservation of its architectural heritage.-History:...
    
    
41. La Sarraz Castle
    La Sarraz Castle
    La Sarraz Castle is a castle in the municipality of La Sarraz of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , La Sarraz
    La Sarraz
    La Sarraz is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Morges.-Geography:La Sarraz has an area, , of . Of this area, or 48.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 39.0% is forested...
    
    
42. La Tour de Peilz Castle, La Tour-de-Peilz
    La Tour-de-Peilz
    La Tour-de-Peilz is a municipality in Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut District in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. The city is located on Lake Geneva between Montreux and Vevey .-History:...
    
    
43. Vincy Castle
    Vincy Castle
    Vincy Castle is a castle in the municipality of Gilly of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Gilly
    Gilly
    Gilly is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Gilly is first mentioned in 1179 as de iusliaco. In 1278 it was mentioned as Gillie.-Geography:...
    
    
44. Vufflens Castle
    Vufflens Castle
    Vufflens Castle is a medieval castle in the Swiss municipality of Vufflens-le-Château in the canton of Vaud. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-History:...
    
    , Vufflens-le-Château
    Vufflens-le-Château
    Vufflens-le-Château is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Morges.-Geography:Vufflens-le-Château has an area, , of . Of this area, or 69.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 13.1% is forested...
    
    
45. Vullierens Castle
    Vullierens Castle
    Vullierens Castle is a castle in the municipality of Vullierens of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Vullierens
    Vullierens
    Vullierens is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Morges. Vullierens is known for its castle, iris gardens and banqueting center "Portes des Iris".-Geography:...
    
    
46. Yverdon Castle, Yverdon
    Yverdon-les-Bains
    Yverdon-les-Bains is a municipality in the district of Jura-Nord vaudois of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is the seat of the district...
    
    

Valais

Valais

The Valais is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland in the southwestern part of the country, around the valley of the Rhône from its headwaters to Lake Geneva, separating the Pennine Alps from the Bernese Alps. The canton is one of the drier parts of Switzerland in its central Rhône valley...

 

1. La Bâtiaz Castle
   La Bâtiaz Castle
   La Bâtiaz Castle is a castle in the municipality of Martigny of the Canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Martigny
   Martigny, Switzerland
   Martigny is the capital of the French-speaking district of Martigny in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It lies at an elevation of , and its population is approximately 15000 inhabitants . It is a junction of roads joining Italy, France and Switzerland...
   
   
2. Ruins of Gestelnburg Castle, Niedergesteln
   Niedergesteln
   Niedergesteln is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Niedergesteln is first mentioned around 1179-84 as Chastellon. In 1224 it was mentioned as Castellion. The municipality was formerly known by its French name Châtillon-le-Bas, however, that...
   
   
3. Leuk Castle
   Leuk Castle
   Leuk Castle is a castle in the municipality of Leuk of the Canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Leuk
   Leuk
   Leuk is a municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.Since it controls access to the Gemmi Pass, it had some importance from the time of Roman Raetia. The Leukerbad thermal baths are just North of Leuk, towards the pass...
   
   
4. Majorie Castle
   Majorie Castle
   Majorie Castle is a castle in the municipality of Sion of the Canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Sion
   Sion, Switzerland
   Sion is the capital of the Swiss canton of Valais. it had a population of .Landmarks include the Basilique de Valère and Château de Tourbillon. Sion has an airfield for civilian and military use, which, because of its location in a valley, causes a reasonable amount of noise pollution. FC Sion...
   
   
5. Saillon Castle, Saillon
   Saillon
   Saillon is a municipality in the district of Martigny in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Saillon is first mentioned in 1052 as castellum Psallionis. The municipality was formerly known by its German name Schellon, however, that name is no longer used.-Geography:Saillon has an area, , of...
   
   
6. Saint-Maurice Castle
   Saint-Maurice Castle
   Saint-Maurice Castle is a castle in the municipality of Saint-Maurice of the Canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-History:...
   
   , Saint-Maurice
7. Stockalperpalast, Brig-Glis
8. Tourbillon Castle, Sion
   Sion, Switzerland
   Sion is the capital of the Swiss canton of Valais. it had a population of .Landmarks include the Basilique de Valère and Château de Tourbillon. Sion has an airfield for civilian and military use, which, because of its location in a valley, causes a reasonable amount of noise pollution. FC Sion...
   
   
9. Valère Basilica, Sion
   Sion, Switzerland
   Sion is the capital of the Swiss canton of Valais. it had a population of .Landmarks include the Basilique de Valère and Château de Tourbillon. Sion has an airfield for civilian and military use, which, because of its location in a valley, causes a reasonable amount of noise pollution. FC Sion...
   
   

Zug

Canton of Zug

The Canton of Zug is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland. It is located in central Switzerland and its capital is Zug. With 239 km² the canton is one of the smallest of the cantons in terms of area. It is not subdivided into districts.- History :The earlier history of the canton is...

 

1. Buonas Castle, Risch
   Risch
   Risch-Rotkreuz is a municipality in the canton of Zug in Switzerland. Four villages belong to the municipality Risch-Rotkreuz. On the 24th of November, 2007, the name of the municipality changed from Risch to Risch-Rotkreuz...
   
   
2. Freudenberg Castle, Risch-Rotkreuz
3. Hünenberg Castle, Hünenberg
   Hünenberg
   Hünenberg is a municipality in the canton of Zug in Switzerland.-History:Hünenberg is first mentioned in 1173 as de Hunberg, though this document is considered a forgery. In 1185 it was mentioned as de Hunoberg and in 1239 as de Hunaberc....
   
   
4. St. Andreas Castle, Cham
   Cham, Switzerland
   Cham is a municipality in the canton of Zug in Switzerland.-Location:Cham has an area, , of . Of this area, 63.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while 13.2% is forested...
   
   
5. Wildenburg Castle (Zug), Baar
   Baar, Switzerland
   Baar is a village in the canton of Zug in Switzerland.-Geography:Baar has an area, , of . Of this area, 55% is used for agricultural purposes, while 24.5% is forested...
   
   
6. Zug Castle
   Zug Castle
   Zug Castle is a castle in the municipality of Zug of the Canton of Zug in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Zug
   Zug
   Zug , is a German-speaking city in Switzerland. The name ‘Zug’ originates from fishing vocabulary; in the Middle Ages it referred to the right to ‘pull up’ fishing nets and hence to the right to fish.The city of Zug is located in the Canton of Zug and is its capital...
   
   

Zurich

Canton of Zürich

The Canton of Zurich has a population of . The canton is located in the northeast of Switzerland and the city of Zurich is its capital. The official language is German, but people speak the local Swiss German dialect called Züritüütsch...

 

1. Ruins of Oberes Baliken Castle, Wald
   Wald, Zurich
   Wald is a municipality in the district of Hinwil in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-History:Wald is mentioned for the first time in a document from 1217. In the year 1621 the municipality received market rights....
   
   
2. Ruins of Bernegg Castle, Hinwil
   Hinwil
   Hinwil is a municipality in the district of Hinwil in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.- History :The village Hinwil from which the later municipality took its name is first mentioned in 745 as Hunichinwilari, in a donation made by Beata and Landolt to the Abbey of Saint Gall...
   
   
3. Ruins of Alt-Bichelsee Castle, Bichelsee
   Bichelsee
   Bichelsee is a village and former municipality in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland. It takes its name from the nearby lake, Bichelsee.The municipality also contained the villages Höfli, Niederhofen am Bichelsee and Itaslen.-History:...
   
   
4. Ruins of Breitenlandenberg Castle, Turbenthal
   Turbenthal
   Turbenthal is a municipality in the district of Winterthur in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-Geography:Turbenthal has an area of . Of this area, 34.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 57.6% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 7.1% is settled and the remainder is non-productive...
   
   
5. Bubikon Castle, Bubikon
   Bubikon
   Bubikon is a municipality in the district of Hinwil in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-History:Some names of localities have Celtic origins, others may have Roman origins. Fiefs of the St. Gallen Abbey are first mentioned around 744 in Berlikon , Bubikon is first mentioned in 811 as...
   
   
6. Ruins of Dübelstein Castle, Dübendorf
   Dübendorf
   Dübendorf is a municipality in the district of Uster in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.It is a suburb of Zürich in Switzerland with a population of about 23,000 . It is the fourth largest city in the canton, after Zürich, Winterthur, and Uster.-History:Dübendorf is first mentioned in 946 as...
   
   
7. Elgg Castle
   Elgg Castle
   Elgg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Elgg of the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Elgg
   Elgg
   Elgg is a municipality in the district of Winterthur in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-History:Elgg is first mentioned between 760 and 763 as Ailaghoga...
   
   
8. Flaach Castle
   Flaach Castle
   Flaach Castle is a castle in the municipality of Flaach of the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
   
   , Flaach
   Flaach
   Flaach is a municipality in the district of Andelfingen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-History:Flaach is first mentioned in 1044 as Flacha, though the only surviving copy of the document dates from 1347.-Geography:...
   
   
9. Ruins of Freienstein Castle, Freienstein - Teufen
10. Ruins of Friedberg Castle, Meilen
    Meilen
    Meilen is a municipality in the district of Meilen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.- History :Archaeological findings in Meilen date back more than 4,000 years. In January 1854 the level of lake Zürich was particularly low and the locals took the chance to gain some land...
    
    
11. Ruins of Friesenberg Castle, Zurich
    Zürich
    Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is located in central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich...
    
    
12. Ruins of Glanzenberg Castle
    Glanzenberg Castle
    Glanzenberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Unterengstringen of the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Unterengstringen
    Unterengstringen
    Unterengstringen is a municipality in the district of Dietikon in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland, located in the Limmat Valley .- Geography :...
    
    
13. Greifenberg Castle
    Greifenberg Castle
    Greifenberg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Bäretswil of the Canton of Zürich in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Bäretswil
    Bäretswil
    Bäretswil is a municipality in the district of Hinwil in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-History:Bäretswil is first mentioned in 741 as Berofovilare. In 745 it was mentioned as Perolfeswilari.-Geography:...
    
    
14. Greifensee Castle
    Greifensee Castle
    Greifensee Castle is a castle in the municipality of Greifensee of the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Greifensee
    Greifensee
    Greifensee is a small lake in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.- Geography :Lake Greifen is located to the northeast of the city of Zurich, separated by the Pfannenstiel from Lake Zürich...
    
    
15. Grüningen Castle, Grüningen
    Grüningen
    Grüningen is a village in the district of Hinwil in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.In 1976, Grüningen received the Wakker Prize for the development and preservation of its architectural heritage.-History:...
    
    
16. Hegi Castle
    Hegi Castle
    Hegi Castle is a castle in the municipality of Winterthur of the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Winterthur
    Winterthur
    Winterthur is a city in the canton of Zurich in northern Switzerland. It has the country's sixth largest population with an estimate of more than 100,000 people. In the local dialect and by its inhabitants, it is usually abbreviated to Winti...
    
    
17. Ruins of Hohenlandenberg Castle
    Hohenlandenberg Castle
    Hohenlandenberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Wila of the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Wila
    Wila, Switzerland
    Wila is a municipality in the district of Pfäffikon in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-Geography:Wila has an area of . Of this area, 38.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while 51.5% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 9.1% is settled and the remainder is non-productive...
    
    
18. Irgenhausen Castrum
    Irgenhausen Castrum
    Irgenhausen Castrum is a Roman fort in Irgenhausen, Switzerland. It was a square fort, measuring in square, with four corner towers and three additional towers...
    
    , Irgenhausen
    Irgenhausen
    Irgenhausen is a village of the municipality of Pfäffikon in the canton of Zurich in Switzerland.-Geography:Irgenhausen is located in the district of Pfäffikon in the Zürcher Oberland on the eastern shore of the Pfäffikersee .-History:In Roman era, along Pfäffikersee there was a Roman road from...
    
    
19. Jenny Castle
    Jenny Castle
    Jenny Castle is a castle in the municipality of Thalwil of the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Thalwil
    Thalwil
    Thalwil is a municipality in the district of Horgen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland. As of 2010 its population was of 17,189.-History:...
    
    
20. Kyburg Castle
    Kyburg (castle)
    Kyburg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Kyburg of the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-History:...
    
    , Kyburg
    Kyburg, Zurich
    Kyburg is a municipality in the district of Pfäffikon in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-Geography:Kyburg has an area of . Of this area, 31.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 61% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 5.4% is settled and the remainder is non-productive...
    
    
21. Ruins of Alt-Landenberg Castle, Bauma
    Bauma
    Bauma is a municipality in the district of Pfäffikon in the canton of Zurich in Switzerland.-Geography:Bauma has an area of . Of this area, 35.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 54.4% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 8.6% is settled and the remainder is non-productive...
    
    
22. Ruins of Alt-Lägern Castle, Boppelsen
    Boppelsen
    Boppelsen is a municipality in the district of Dielsdorf in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-Geography:Boppelsen has an area of . Of this area, 42.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while 47.4% is forested...
    
    
23. Laufen Castle
    Laufen Castle
    Laufen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Laufen-Uhwiesen of the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Laufen-Uhwiesen
    Laufen-Uhwiesen
    Laufen-Uhwiesen is a municipality in the district of Andelfingen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-History:Laufen-Uhwiesen is first mentioned in 858 as ad Laufin. In 1290 it was mentioned as ze Uwisan.-Geography:...
    
    
24. Liebenberg Castle, Zell
    Zell, Zurich
    Zell is a municipality in the district of Winterthur in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-Geography:Zell has an area of . Of this area, 43.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while 42.1% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 12.5% is settled and the remainder is non-productive...
    
    
25. Mörsburg Castle, Stadel
    Stadel bei Niederglatt
    Stadel is a municipality in the district of Dielsdorf in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-Geography:Stadel has an area of . Of this area, 58.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 30.4% is forested...
    
     (Winterthur)
26. Ruins of Alt-Regensberg Castle, Regensdorf
    Regensdorf
    Regensdorf is a municipality in the district of Dielsdorf of the canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It is the biggest city in the region Furttal .Katzensee is a lake on the border with the Affoltern quarter of the city of Zürich.-History:...
    
    
27. Rosenberg Castle
    Rosenberg Castle (Zurich)
    Rosenberg Castle is a country estate in the municipality of Hombrechtikon of the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Hombrechtikon
    Hombrechtikon
    Hombrechtikon is a municipality in the district of Meilen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-History:Hombrechtikon is first mentioned in 1200 as Humbrechtigkon. In 1217 it was mentioned as Hunbrechticon.-Geography:...
    
    
28. Ruins of Schauenberg Castle, Turbenthal
    Turbenthal
    Turbenthal is a municipality in the district of Winterthur in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-Geography:Turbenthal has an area of . Of this area, 34.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 57.6% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 7.1% is settled and the remainder is non-productive...
    
    
29. Ruins of Schnabelburg Castle, Hausen am Albis
    Hausen am Albis
    Hausen am Albis is a village in the district of Affoltern in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-History:Hausen am Albis may be first mentioned in 869 as Husun, though this reference is questionable. In 1242 it was mentioned as Husen.-Geography:...
    
    
30. Ruins of Sünikon Castle, Steinmaur
    Steinmaur
    Steinmaur is a municipality in the district of Dielsdorf in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-Geography:Steinmaur has an area of . Of this area, 57.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while 29.5% is forested...
    
    
31. Ruins of Tössegg Castle, Wildberg
    Wildberg
    Wildberg is a town in Calw in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The asteroid 117506 Wildberg was named in its honour by its discoverer, the Observatorium Wildberg....
    
     und Turbenthal
    Turbenthal
    Turbenthal is a municipality in the district of Winterthur in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-Geography:Turbenthal has an area of . Of this area, 34.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 57.6% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 7.1% is settled and the remainder is non-productive...
    
    
32. Ruins of Uetliburg Castle, Uetliberg
    Stallikon
    Stallikon is a municipality in the district of Affoltern in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-Geography:Stallikon has an area of . Of this area, 39.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 51.3% is forested...
    
    
33. Ruins of Alt Wädenswil Castle
    Alt Wädenswil Castle
    Alt Wädenswil Castle is a castle in the municipality of Richterswil of the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Richterswil
    Richterswil
    Richterswil is a municipality in the district of Horgen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-History:Richterswil is first mentioned in 1265 as Richtliswile.During the 17th Century, a series of peasant revolts broke out across Switzerland...
    
    
34. Wart Castle
    Wart Castle
    Wart Castle is a castle in the municipality of Neftenbach of the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Neftenbach
    Neftenbach
    Neftenbach is a municipality in the district of Winterthur in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-History:Neftenbach is first mentioned in 1209 as Neftinbach....
    
    
35. Wiesendangen Castle, Wiesendangen
    Wiesendangen
    Wiesendangen is a municipality in the district of Winterthur in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-Geography:Wiesendangen has an area of . Of this area, 54.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 25.4% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 19.8% is settled and the remainder is...
    
    
36. Ruins of Alt-Wildberg Castle, Wildberg
    Wildberg
    Wildberg is a town in Calw in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The asteroid 117506 Wildberg was named in its honour by its discoverer, the Observatorium Wildberg....
    
    
37. Ruins of Alt-Wülflingen Castle
    Alt-Wülflingen Castle
    Alt-Wülflingen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Winterthur of the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Wülflingen
    Wülflingen
    Wülflingen is a district in the Swiss city of Winterthur. It is district number six.The district comprises the quarters Weinberg, Oberfeld, Lindenplatz, Niederfeld, Neuburg, Hardau, Härti and Taggenberg....
    
     in Winterthur
    Winterthur
    Winterthur is a city in the canton of Zurich in northern Switzerland. It has the country's sixth largest population with an estimate of more than 100,000 people. In the local dialect and by its inhabitants, it is usually abbreviated to Winti...
    
    
38. Wülflingen Castle
    Wülflingen Castle
    Wülflingen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Winterthur of the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.-References:...
    
    , Wülflingen
    Wülflingen
    Wülflingen is a district in the Swiss city of Winterthur. It is district number six.The district comprises the quarters Weinberg, Oberfeld, Lindenplatz, Niederfeld, Neuburg, Hardau, Härti and Taggenberg....
    
     in Winterthur
    Winterthur
    Winterthur is a city in the canton of Zurich in northern Switzerland. It has the country's sixth largest population with an estimate of more than 100,000 people. In the local dialect and by its inhabitants, it is usually abbreviated to Winti...
    
    
39. Ruins of Wulp Castle, Küsnacht
    Küsnacht
    Küsnacht is a municipality in the district of Meilen in the canton of Zurich in Switzerland.-History:Küsnacht is first mentioned in 1188 as de Cussenacho....
    
    
40. Wyden Castle
    Wyden Castle
    Wyden castle is a castle in the municipality of Ossingen of the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of regional significance..- Bibliography:...
    
    , Ossingen
    Ossingen
    Ossingen is a municipality in the district of Andelfingen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-Geography:Ossingen has an area of . Of this area, 57.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 30% is forested...
    
    

See also

• List of castles