Kiesen château

Kiesen castle is a building that combines late Gothic and Late Baroque architectural styles in a single structure. The two construction phases are visible in the walls and decorative elements, creating an integrated architectural ensemble.

Construction began in 1668 when the Effinger family, a local noble household, built this castle on a site where an earlier building had deteriorated. This new structure marked the start of a different era for the location.

The castle reflects architectural choices from two different periods and shows how building styles changed in the Bern region. Visitors can see this evolution in the decorative details and overall structure of the ensemble.

The building sits at Bernstrasse 11 in the village and can be viewed from the outside, though it has been empty since 1983. Access is limited to external observation, as it remains private property.

The castle passed through several international owners before a local quarry company purchased it in 1995. This surprising connection between a historic structure and modern industrial ownership shows how old buildings sometimes find unexpected new purposes.

Location: Kiesen

Inception: 1668

Architectural style: late Gothic, Late Baroque

Part of: list of cultural properties in Kiesen

Address: Staldenstrasse 2, 2a–b, 4, 3629 Kiesen

GPS coordinates: 46.82112,7.58611

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:25