Grasburg Castle, Medieval castle ruin in Schwarzenburg, Switzerland
The stone remains of Grasburg Castle stand on a sandstone elevation overlooking the Sense river in the Canton of Bern.
The castle, first documented in 1223 as Grasburc, passed through noble families including the Kyburgs and Habsburgs before its abandonment in 1575.
The site represents shared governance between Bern and Fribourg cantons, as both cities jointly administered the territory from 1423.
Multiple restoration projects between 1902 and 1984 have preserved the castle structures, making them safe for current public visits.
The ruins maintain their status as the largest castle remains in the Canton of Bern, featuring an extensive network of fortification walls.
Location: Schwarzenburg
Part of: list of cultural properties in Schwarzenburg
Address: Ruine Grasburg 1a, 3150 Schwarzenburg 3150 3150
GPS coordinates: 46.83387,7.33147
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:00
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