Abbey governor's office with castle tower and moat

The stone tower rises above a defensive moat, featuring Gothic architectural elements and a Baroque chapel connected by arched bridges.

Originally constructed as a granary by Einsiedeln Abbey in the 13th century, the castle expanded with walls and fortifications during the 1299 grazing rights dispute.

The castle complex represents the intersection of religious and administrative power, serving as both an abbey governor's residence and a defensive stronghold.

The castle tower hosts events and weddings while the outer buildings contain the Freienbach Municipal Administration offices near Lake Zurich.

During a 1314 uprising, the castle protected important Abbey documents when attackers attempted to destroy land and tax records.

Location: Freienbach

Part of: list of cultural properties in Freienbach

Address: Unterdorfstrasse

GPS coordinates: 47.20464,8.77485

Latest update: March 22, 2025 03:27