Biberstein Castle, Medieval castle in Biberstein, Switzerland
The fortress stands on a hill overlooking the municipality of Biberstein in the Swiss canton of Aargau, featuring medieval architectural elements and renovated structures.
The Habsburg-Laufenburg family constructed the castle around 1280, and in 1335 it was sold to Rudolf von Büttikon who established a Knights Hospitaller commandery.
The castle represents Swiss architectural heritage as a class B cultural property, demonstrating the evolution of defensive structures in the Aargau region.
The castle structure now functions as a residential facility for mentally handicapped adults, continuing its tradition of serving community needs since 1987.
The fortress retains elements from different construction periods, including remnants of its medieval foundation and substantial modifications from the sixteenth century.
Location: Biberstein
Inception: 1280
Part of: list of cultural properties in Biberstein
Address: Schloss 98.1, 5023 Biberstein 5023 5023
GPS coordinates: 47.41320,8.08353
Latest update: March 9, 2025 03:25
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