Splügen Castle

The stone fortification stands on a small hill beneath the former valley road, featuring Gothic archways and walls exceeding one meter in thickness.

The castle was constructed around 1275 by the Freiherren of Vaz to protect their territory from advancing Walsers and Misox clans.

The multi-level structure reflects medieval Swiss architecture with its elevated entrance, narrow window slits, and evidence of residential quarters on upper floors.

Visitors can reach the castle ruins through a ten-minute walk from the village of Splügen, as vehicles cannot access the site.

By 1308, the structure had already declined to a mere castle site and farmstead, marking one of the shortest operational periods for a Swiss castle.

GPS coordinates: 46.55724,9.33435

Latest update: March 11, 2025 08:32