Grynau Tower, Medieval tower in Tuggen, Switzerland
The five-story stone tower stands near a former bridge crossing over the Linth River at the southern end of Buechberg hill.
The House of Rapperswil constructed Grynau Tower in the early 13th century to secure a strategic river crossing between different territories.
The tower and surrounding buildings, including a chapel dedicated to the Holy Helpers from 1675, represent Swiss medieval defensive architecture.
Visitors can explore the tower grounds and stay at the adjacent Landgasthof Schloss Grynau, a country inn converted from former castle buildings.
The tower sustained damage during the Second Coalition War in 1799 when French and Austrian troops occupied the area and destroyed the bridge.
Location: Tuggen
Inception: 13 century
Part of: list of cultural properties in Tuggen
Address: Schloss Grynau 1.1, 8730 Uznach 8730 8730
GPS coordinates: 47.21632,8.97028
Latest update: March 14, 2025 03:20
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