Hegi Castle, Medieval castle in Winterthur, Switzerland
The stone castle features a central tower with walls measuring 160 centimeters in thickness and reaches a height of 10 meters.
The central tower construction dates back to 1200, commissioned by the Lords of Hegi who established their residence in this location.
The castle houses a museum displaying medieval lifestyle artifacts, including kitchen implements, agricultural tools, and traditional games from different periods.
Visitors can access the castle on weekends, with Saturday hours from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Sunday hours from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
A garden containing rare vegetable varieties, established in 2012, supplies fresh produce to the castle restaurant located in a converted stable.
Location: Winterthur
Location: Oberwinterthur
Inception: 2 Millenium
Part of: list of cultural properties in Winterthur/district 2
Website: https://schlosshegi.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.50830,8.77146
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:21
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