Schloss Steinegg, 13th-century castle in Hüttwilen, Switzerland
Schloss Steinegg is a 13th-century stone castle in Hüttwilen with a southwestern wing preserving original defensive features and a southeastern wing with rounded towers. The complex was extended with Neo-Renaissance elements in 1886 and shifts its appearance depending on where you stand.
The castle was built in the 13th century and first documented in 1357. It burned down between 1517 and 1520 and was rebuilt afterward, then served as the residence of the Zurich Vogt from 1584 to 1798.
The name reflects the rocky terrain where it stands. Visitors can observe how the different building sections from various periods are joined together, with the spatial layout mirroring its long history of use.
The castle sits in a quiet rural setting and is best reached on foot or by car. Visitors should arrive in early hours when fewer people are around and the grounds feel more peaceful.
In the early 1900s the castle was transformed into a nature healing and fasting clinic founded by Dr. P. Maag and managed by the Society for Public Health. This unusual use shows how buildings can be repurposed for entirely different goals.
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