Landshut Castle

Landshut Castle is a water castle in Utzenstorf with multiple wings surrounded by streams and moats on all sides. The medieval structure displays Swiss architectural features with fortified walls that enclose an inner courtyard, creating distinct sections and rooms throughout its layout.

The castle was founded in the 12th century by the House of Zähringen as a fortress for the region. Major renovations between 1624 and 1630 reshaped its interior while preserving the original stone foundations and outer walls.

The hunting museum housed in the castle displays objects connected to Swiss hunting traditions and wildlife, showing how local people related to the natural world. Visitors encounter weapons, animal specimens, and documents that reveal centuries of human interaction with the landscape.

The castle is accessible through guided tours, with a courtyard cafe for refreshments during your visit. Wear comfortable shoes as walking through the different areas involves stairs and uneven stone passages throughout the structure.

The castle houses a specialized hunting library containing thousands of rare books on hunting history and wildlife management. This collection ranks among the most important of its kind in Europe and draws researchers and specialists from around the world.

Location: Utzenstorf

Part of: list of cultural properties in Utzenstorf

Address: Schlossstrasse 15–21, 3427 Utzenstorf

Website: https://schlosslandshut.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.13750,7.54861

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06