Amsoldingen Castle

Amsoldingen Castle is a château in Switzerland situated near the former St. Mauritius church on elevated ground. The complex features a mix of older stone structures alongside later additions that reflect its long history of use and modification.

The castle shifted from church ownership to private hands during the 15th century, marking a significant change in its purpose. Later centuries brought multiple rebuilding phases, including a major redesign in the 1840s.

The castle grounds show traces of many owners and renovations that shaped how it looks today. Walking through the space, you notice how older stone structures sit alongside newer additions, each reflecting different periods when people cared for this place.

The castle sits in Amsoldingen and is straightforward to reach, with both the building and the adjacent church close at hand. Plan time to walk the grounds and be aware that the site sits on sloping terrain.

An engineer who owned the castle in the early 1700s worked on regional drainage projects that shaped the surrounding landscape. His involvement shows how castle owners sometimes influenced broader community infrastructure beyond their own walls.

Location: Amsoldingen

Elevation above the sea: 643.7 m

Part of: former abbey church St. Mauritius and castle

Address: Schloss 1, 3633 Amsoldingen

GPS coordinates: 46.72704,7.57850

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06