Hegi Castle, Medieval castle in Winterthur, Switzerland
Description
Hegi Castle is a medieval stone fortress in Winterthur with a central tower and thick walls that form different rooms and exhibition areas. The grounds spread across multiple levels and offer views of the surrounding landscape and the city.
History
The central tower structure was built around 1200 by the Lords of Hegi, who established their residence here. The building has been modified and adapted many times since then to serve new purposes.
Culture
The castle now houses a museum that shows how people lived in medieval times, with objects like kitchen utensils, craft tools, and games from different periods. Visitors can see how daily life and work looked in those centuries.
Practical
The castle is reached on foot via a path system that starts from different entry points in Oberwinterthur. Visitors should bring solid shoes and allow time to explore, as the route goes through multiple levels and some steep sections.
Did you know?
The castle maintains a garden growing rare vegetable varieties that provides fresh produce regularly. Some of these crops are used in the on-site restaurant, which is located in a renovated stable building.
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