Greifensee Castle, Medieval castle in Greifensee, Switzerland
Greifensee Castle stands near Lake Greifen with stone walls and fortifications reflecting the military architecture of medieval Swiss castles.
The House of Rapperswil constructed this defensive structure in the late 12th century, which later served as residence for the Landvögte after 1520.
This class A Swiss cultural property preserves architectural elements and structural features that demonstrate the evolution of castle design in Switzerland.
Visitors reach the castle through the Nänikon-Greifensee railway station, connected to Zurich by regular S-Bahn train service.
The castle endured a month-long siege in 1444 during the Old Zurich War, leading to its capture and subsequent reconstruction.
Location: Zürich
Location: Greifensee
Address: Im Städtli 24
GPS coordinates: 47.36505,8.67561
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:56
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