Brestenberg Castle

Seengen, Switzerland

The Brestenberg Castle is a small, Baroque style castle south of Seengen. It was built Lords of Hallwyl around 1625 to the site of earlier 16th century building.

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Brestenbergstrasse 8, Seengen, Switzerland
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Founded: 1625
Category: Castles and fortifications in Switzerland

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3.9/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Hallwyl Castle (1,1 km)


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User Reviews

Gabriel Thullen (7 months ago)
Organic farm produce. Have to order online and pick it up four times a year. There is not a regular shop
Rolf G (7 months ago)
Wunderschön aber leider am Verfallen
Roger Glatz (10 months ago)
Sehr schön. Aber wie es weiter geht ist fraglich.
David Neeser (18 months ago)
A place famous for: "Remo würsch?" Or "Dämsu wo sind dini Haare?"
Hello Worlf (3 years ago)
Nice little castle next to see
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