Schwarzenburg Castle, 16th-century castle in Schwarzenburg, Switzerland
The three-story rectangular structure features a half-hipped roof and an octagonal staircase tower connecting different levels of the building complex.
Built between 1573 and 1576, the castle replaced Grasburg Castle and served as a residence for governors from both Bern and Fribourg cantons.
The castle maintains original coffered ceilings from 1575 and contains a north entrance decorated in Louis XVI style with an obelisk fountain.
The castle foundation makes the building available for art exhibitions and various event rentals throughout the year.
The castle operated as an administrative center for the Schwarzenburg District until 2010, when it became the first of twelve castles sold by Canton Bern.
Location: Schwarzenburg
Inception: 1573
Part of: list of cultural properties in Schwarzenburg
Address: Schlossgasse 13, 3150 Schwarzenburg 3150
GPS coordinates: 46.81511,7.34139
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:05
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