Gesslerburg Castle

Description

Gesslerburg Castle was mentioned first time in 1263, but it may have been built already earlier. The castle moved to the hands of Habsburg family in 1291.

Address
Sigisrütiweg 1, Küssnacht, Switzerland

Established
13th century

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