Rümligen Castle, Medieval château in Rümligen, Switzerland
The château stands on a high masonry terrace above Thurnen village, featuring a tall rectangular tower with seven stories and residential buildings.
Construction of the castle began in 1076 as a residence for the Barons of Rümligen, who controlled lands between the Gürbe and Sense rivers.
The structure holds class A status in the Swiss Cultural Property inventory, reflecting its role in preserving national architectural heritage.
Located at Schulhausstrasse 20 in Rümligen, the castle sits at coordinates 46°49'45"N and 7°29'24"E in the Canton of Bern.
The northern tower contains elements from the Early Middle Ages, with theories suggesting its foundation might date back to Roman times.
Location: Riggisberg
Inception: 1076
Part of: list of cultural properties in Riggisberg
Address: Schulhausstrasse 20, 3128 Rümligen 3128 3128
GPS coordinates: 46.82928,7.48990
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:58
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