Gesslerburg Castle

Küssnacht, Switzerland

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.

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Sigisrütiweg 1, Küssnacht, Switzerland
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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Switzerland

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4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Pascal ParaPSYte (6 months ago)
Very interesting. Did a drone flight, unfortunately I can't share a video. Weather was foggy but still a cool trip. Very accessible. Walk 3 minutes from the parking lot.
Ursula Suter (8 months ago)
Great place great to go with kids.
Remco Hoppezak (9 months ago)
Nice ruins with a great view. BBQ pits nearby. Part of hike trajectory. Nice restaurant Alpenhof nearby.
MILE MACEDONIA Mile (2 years ago)
Fantastic place for recreation
Brandon Lisi (3 years ago)
This medeival ruin is remarkably well-preserved and offers fabulous views of Lake Lucerne. The educational plaques are written in German and are not translated into other languages. This is a must-see for anyone researching medeival Switzerland.
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