Freudenau castle ruin
Freudenau castle ruin, Medieval castle ruin in Untersiggenthal, Switzerland
The remains of Freudenau Castle stand on elevated ground, featuring stone walls and architectural elements from the medieval period near the Aare River.
Constructed in 1240, the castle operated as a Habsburg fief and controlled a strategic bridge crossing until its destruction by Zurich forces in 1410.
The structure holds Class A status in the Swiss cultural property inventory, representing significant military architecture from the medieval period in Aargau canton.
Visitors reach the castle ruins through marked hiking trails connecting to the Weg an der Aare loop and Geissberg circuit paths.
The castle generated income through bridge tolls until natural forces destroyed the crossing, leading to its transfer to the ferry company Stilli in 1465.
Location: Untersiggenthal
Part of: list of cultural properties in Untersiggenthal
GPS coordinates: 47.51234,8.23422
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:05
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