Castles & palaces

Schadau Castle was built between 1846 and 1854 for the Neuchâtel banker Denis Alfred de Rougemont. The location of the castle, on the southern banks of Lake Thun where the River Aare flows out of the lake, and with its views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, is almost as attractive as the architecture itself.

Learn more about Solothurn's walls and their gates and towers.

The present name of this highest tower with the strongest walls was taken from the Capuchin monastery that was built in the vicinity in 1595.

Hagenwil Castle is one of the best preserved moated castles in Switzerland and was first mentioned in the 13th century. For over 200 years, it has been owned by the Angehrn family, who run a restaurant in the castle and produce their own wine.

The Water Tower, Chapel Bridge and Musegg Wall dominate the historical skyline of the city of Lucerne. However, the best view of the lake basin can be enjoyed from the path that runs along the Musegg Wall.

The ruined castle of Steinsberg with the remains of the St Lucius chapel is a well-known landmark in Ardez. The ruin occupies a dominant position on a rocky outcrop on the edge of the village and offers an ideal vantage point. The model village in the Lower Engadin is under European protection as an historical monument.

モルジュ郊外の美しい葡萄畑に囲まれた「ヴュイユラン城」。中世の古城跡に18世紀に建てられた歴史的な邸宅です。約100ヘクタールの広大な敷地につくられた花庭園では、5月・6月にかけて咲き誇るアイリスを中心に、エメロカル、バラやシャクナゲ、ラヴェンダー、イングリッシュ・ブルーベルなど、季節ごとに、さまざまな美しい花々が楽しめます。