Ruine Freienstein, Medieval castle ruin in Freienstein-Teufen, Switzerland
The castle ruins stand on a hill above vineyards at 460 meters elevation, featuring remaining walls and architectural elements from the medieval period.
Built around 1250 by a noble from Tengen, the castle underwent multiple ownership changes until troops from Winterthur burned it down in 1443.
The castle ruins maintain class B Swiss cultural property status, representing medieval defensive architecture and construction methods common in the region.
Visitors can explore a 33.5-meter-deep water shaft discovered in 1968, which was originally carved into bedrock to supply water to the castle.
The ruins harbor a tragic legend about a father who died in the dungeon while celebrating the castle's capture after attempting to rescue his daughter.
Location: Freienstein-Teufen
Location: Zürich
Part of: list of cultural properties in Freienstein-Teufen
Address: Zur Burg 1, 8427 Freienstein 8427
GPS coordinates: 47.53392,8.58710
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:45
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