Hünenberg Castle, Medieval castle ruin in Hünenberg, Switzerland.
Hünenberg Castle is a castle ruin standing on a wooded hill between two streams at about 440 meters elevation. The complex features a massive tower with three-meter-thick walls and a palace building that dates to around 1200.
Archaeological evidence shows the site was settled from 1100 onward, with early wooden structures and a ring wall serving as the seat of the Lords of Hünenberg. Stone fortifications were added later and form what visitors see today.
The castle reflects its past role as the seat of the Lords of Hünenberg, evident in the massive tower walls that conveyed power and authority. The structure itself speaks to how those who ruled from this location displayed their status through architecture.
The site is accessible via marked walking paths from the public parking area, with free admission year-round. The paths are walkable, though the ground can be muddy or uneven depending on weather conditions.
Excavations in 2006 uncovered 68 Roman coins dating from 150 BC to 250 AD at the site. This collection matched the weekly salary of a Roman legionnaire, suggesting the location held value long before the medieval fortress was built.
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