Wartenfels Castle

Lostorf, Switzerland

Wartenfels Castle was erected in the early 13th century by the Wartenfels counts, vassals of Habsburg family. Later it was owned by several families and in the 18th and 19th centuries residential buildings were added as well as a chapel.

Address

Schlossstrasse 26, Lostorf, Switzerland

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Switzerland

More Information

www.wartenfels.ch

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Susanne Burri (10 months ago)
Take cash with you! Beautiful and well-maintained castle with loving, friendly staff. Perfect for children. Bistro with extremely good coffee and cake. The castle is only accessible on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (May to October).

Greg Turnbull (13 months ago)
Nice looking castle

Dude from Switzerland (2 years ago)
A very nice place. I know many palaces, castles and ruins. This castle is my new favorite. The location, the castle garden and the condition of the property are terrific.

Amanda Enriquez (2 years ago)
Unfortunately I didn't check the opening hours so when I was there I couldn't enter and there was some construction going on on the outside so I couldn't take pictures. However going there on the bike was worth it because of the city view

Mahmut Erbay (2 years ago)
Super Panoroma

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