Schloss Schwandegg, Medieval castle in Waltalingen, Switzerland.
Schloss Schwandegg is a castle in Stammheim near Zurich, Switzerland, situated on elevated terrain northwest of the village. The buildings display typical features of medieval Swiss noble residences with fortified elements and refined residential architecture.
The castle was first recorded in 1288 and served as a seat of the von Schwandegg noble family for generations. The family line ended in 1413, which set in motion changes in ownership and the building's later development.
The castle functions as a hotel and restaurant today, which keeps it active in the life of the region. This use allows visitors to experience the rooms and architecture in a different way than they would in a traditional museum.
The building operates as a hotel and restaurant where visitors can stay overnight or dine. The location also offers a knights' hall for events, making it an active venue beyond its historical significance.
A wing fire in 1933 destroyed the northwest section of the castle, but it was later rebuilt. Restoration by the Canton of Zurich after its 1974 purchase brought the building to its current state, with traces of the repairs still partly visible.
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