Oetlishausen château, Medieval château in Hohentannen, Switzerland
Oetlishausen château is a medieval stone structure in Hohentannen in eastern Switzerland comprising multiple connected buildings. The complex received a new riding hall during comprehensive renovations in 2008, blending historical architecture with modern facilities.
The first documentary mention dates to 1176, though the original building elements were constructed approximately a century earlier. The château evolved over the centuries from a noble fortification into a managed rural estate.
The site is named after its early inhabitants and functions today as a residential château, with the buildings reflecting rural living patterns of the region. Visitors can observe how the property transitioned from a noble seat to a private residence over the centuries.
The building sits on Schlossweg 2 in Thurgau canton and is accessible via agricultural roads that can be muddy during wet weather. It is best visited during daylight hours when natural light reveals the stone structures most clearly.
From 1953 to 2007, the Zurich City Foundation owned the château and operated it as a school for domestic economy education. This educational period left traces that remain visible in the building's interior layout today.
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