Trachselwald Castle, Medieval fortress in Emmental region, Switzerland
The stone castle contains a square keep with 2.7-meter-thick walls, multiple floors, and a court accessible through covered stairs or a rear ramp.
First mentioned in 1131, the castle passed through several noble families before becoming property of Bern, which transformed it into an administrative center.
The castle tower served as a prison for religious persecution of Mennonites, with an exhibition documenting their oppression opening in 2021.
Current renovation plans involve converting empty spaces into museum areas, with two upper tower floors dedicated to Anabaptist, Mennonite, and Amish history.
During the Swiss peasant war of 1653, the castle held peasant leader Niklaus Leuenberger before his execution in Bern.
Website: http://trachselwald-castle.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.01751,7.74186
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:33
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