Kindhausen ruin

The castle remains include a round tower with a 4.1-meter inner diameter and 1.2-meter-thick walls, alongside a rectangular residential building on a hilltop.

Built in the late 12th century by the Lords of Schönenwerd, the castle fell victim to fire in the mid-13th century and was subsequently abandoned.

The archaeological excavation in 1936 revealed pottery fragments and an arrow-shaped spearhead, confirming the medieval origins of this regional heritage site.

The ruins stand at 721 meters above sea level on the Hasenberg ridge, offering views over the Limmat Valley and toward the city of Zurich.

The circular design of the main tower was uncommon for this region, where square towers dominated medieval castle architecture.

Location: Bergdietikon

Part of: list of cultural properties in Bergdietikon

Address: Marbach 8962

GPS coordinates: 47.39019,8.36616

Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:11