Habsburg Castle, Medieval fortress on Wülpelsberg hill in Habsburg, Switzerland
The stone castle complex contains two preserved towers connected to a residential building from the 13th century, with sections remaining in ruins today.
Count Radbot of Klettgau and Bishop Werner von Strassburg initiated the construction of this fortification around 1020 as a strategic point near the Aare River.
The castle represents the birthplace of House Habsburg, one of the most influential European royal families that later controlled territories from Austria to Spain.
The castle opens Tuesday through Sunday from March to November, offering free admission, audio guides, and guided tours through both ruins and preserved sections.
The name derives from German word Habicht meaning hawk, referring to a bird that reportedly landed on the walls during initial construction.
Location: Habsburg
Inception: 1020
Elevation above the sea: 461 m
Part of: list of cultural properties in Habsburg AG, Museum Aargau
Address: Schlossgasse 30, 5245 Habsburg 5245
Website: https://museumaargau.ch/en/habsburg-castle
GPS coordinates: 47.46252,8.18087
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:57
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