Schloss Grüningen

Schloss Grüningen sits on a plateau and features a thick square tower with a deep well beneath its grounds. Today the building houses a museum and serves as a venue for events and celebrations.

The Regensberg family took control of the castle in 1209 as a feudal grant from the Abbey of Saint-Gall. It became a center of power and influence for the region after that.

The castle museum displays objects that show how the Zurich region changed and developed over time. You can see what mattered in daily life and how people lived in different periods.

The location can be rented for private celebrations and events, with different rooms to choose from. Parking is available on-site, and access is straightforward.

In 1782, sections of the castle walls were taken down to make room for the new church being built next door. This change shows how the building adapted to its surroundings to accommodate religious architecture.

Location: Grüningen

Location: Zürich

Part of: list of cultural properties in Grüningen ZH

Address: Kirchgass 5

GPS coordinates: 47.28479,8.76188

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:28