Gessler Castle, Medieval castle ruin in Küssnacht, Switzerland.
The castle ruins stand on a steep rocky spur near the road to Seebodenalp, featuring remnants of a substantial keep and residential building.
Archaeological excavations in 1910 uncovered weapons, armor fragments, and a skeleton dating back to the mid-14th century at the base of a staircase.
The castle belonged to a noble family of knights who received Küssnacht as a fief from the Murbach-Lucerne convent, contrary to local legends.
The castle ruins are located at coordinates 47°4'55.26"N, 8°26'55.19"E and can be reached via Seebodenstrasse in Küssnacht.
The site yielded one of only thirteen existing medieval armored helmets known as 'salade' with specific openings for vision and breathing.
Location: Küssnacht
Part of: list of cultural properties in Küssnacht SZ
Address: Seebodenstrasse, 6403 Küssnacht 6403 6403
GPS coordinates: 47.08202,8.44866
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:11
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