Felsenburg, Medieval castle in Gryphenhübeli, Bern, Switzerland
The Felsenburg features a rectangular tower with five residential floors and thick defensive walls measuring 2.2 meters at the basement level.
Built between 1260 and 1270, the Felsenburg secured the eastern end of the Untertor Bridge, connecting medieval Bern to the eastern bank of Aare river.
The structure maintains its original architectural elements, demonstrating the evolution of medieval defensive construction techniques in Swiss fortification design.
The castle forms part of a larger complex alongside the Untertorbrücke, offering visitors multiple historical structures to explore within walking distance.
The tower walls decrease in thickness from floor to floor, showcasing medieval engineering principles that balanced structural integrity with usable interior space.
Location: Bern
Part of: Untertorbrücke and Felsenburg
Address: Klösterlistutz 2, 2a, 4, 3013 Bern
GPS coordinates: 46.94940,7.45900
Latest update: March 5, 2025 05:11
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