Alt-Regensberg Castle

The castle stands on a 30-meter high moraine hill, featuring a hexagonal layout that covers an area of 45 by 40 meters.

Built in the mid-11th century, the castle changed ownership in 1458 when merchant Rudolf Mötteli purchased it and made interior modifications.

Archaeological investigations between 1955 and 1957 revealed four distinct construction phases, documenting the evolution of medieval architecture from the 11th to 15th centuries.

The castle remains include a quadratic keep with walls up to 3 meters thick and an elevated entrance that originally required a ladder for access.

The stones from the deteriorating castle were repurposed for local construction projects, including the church of Regensdorf and bridges in Adlikon.

Location: Regensdorf

Location: Zürich

Part of: list of cultural properties in Regensdorf

Address: Burghofstrasse, 8105 Regensdorf

GPS coordinates: 47.42858,8.48201

Latest update: March 10, 2025 14:22