Altenburg Castle, Medieval castle in Brugg, Switzerland
The stone fortress stands on elevated grounds near the Aare River, featuring traditional Swiss architectural elements with thick defensive walls and multiple chambers.
Built around 370 AD during the Roman period, Altenburg Castle served as a defensive structure to monitor and control movement along the Aare River.
The castle holds Class A status in the Swiss Inventory of Cultural Property, representing centuries of architectural development and regional building techniques.
Visitors can access the castle through designated pathways, with wheelchair facilities available and interpretive panels explaining the structure's historical significance.
The castle incorporates both Roman and medieval construction methods, displaying distinct layering of stones from different historical periods in its foundation.
Location: Brugg
Inception: 370
Part of: list of cultural properties in Brugg
Address: Im Hof 11–15, 5200 Brugg 5200
GPS coordinates: 47.48185,8.19405
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:09
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