Rosenburg Castle, Medieval castle ruin in Herisau, Switzerland
The castle stands on a hill at 926 meters above sea level, with remaining walls measuring up to 3.2 meters thick at the base point.
Built around 1150 by the Rorschach family, the castle was attacked and burned in 1403 during a rebellion against the Abbot of St. Gall.
Archaeological excavations in 1936 and 1937 revealed numerous weapons and iron tools, providing insights into medieval Swiss military architecture.
The ruins can be accessed through Ramsen in Herisau, with regular public transportation connections available from major Swiss cities.
The original castle featured two separate structures, a main tower of 19 by 20 meters and additional buildings on the western side of the hill.
Location: Herisau
Location: Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Inception: 1150
Address: oberhalb Tüfenau
GPS coordinates: 47.38844,9.25441
Latest update: March 10, 2025 23:50
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