Schwanau castle ruin, Medieval castle ruin on Schwanau island, Lake Lauerz, Switzerland.
The stone remnants of the fortress stand at 465 meters above sea level on an island accessible by passenger ferry from the shore.
Construction of the original castle structure began in 1300, serving as a residence for regional nobility until it deteriorated over subsequent centuries.
The archaeological site holds class B status in the Swiss cultural property registry, preserving medieval architectural elements for research and education.
Visitors need to take a passenger ferry from the mainland to reach the island, with specialized boats available for persons with limited mobility.
Following the Goldau landslide of 1806, hermits inhabited the island until its purchase by General Ludwig Auf der Maur in 1808.
Location: Lauerz
Inception: 13 century
Elevation above the sea: 465 m
Part of: list of cultural properties in Lauerz
Address: Insel Schwanau 1d, 6424 Lauerz 6424
GPS coordinates: 47.03251,8.59740
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:06
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