Herblingen Castle

Stetten, Switzerland

Herblingen Castle in Stetten was probably built at the beginning of the 13th century by the Lords of Herblingen. In 1281 Konrad von Herblingen rebuilt the chapel, which may have been existed already in the 11th century. Herblingen family died out in the 15th century and after then castle owners changed many times.

The bank director Johann Wilhelm Gestefeld from Vienna acquired the castle in 1733 and converted it into a residence. By removing the battlements, drawbridge and ring wall he completely changed the appearance of the medieval castle. The trenches were also filled. The oldest existing part of the castle is probably the keep from the 13th century.

Address

Schlossstrasse, Stetten, Switzerland

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Details

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

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Cristina Meierhofer (2 years ago)
Herblingen Castle is no longer open to the public

Reto B (3 years ago)
I find it a pity that there is no coffee or something. That would be awesome

zara tappolet (4 years ago)
Sehr schöne Aussicht, viel Natur.

anna müller (4 years ago)
Der um das Schloss liegende Wald ist zum spazieren und erholen wunderschön..gerade um den Schlossweiher rum.Traumhafte Natur..mit allerlei Tieren ...man muss nur Augen und Ohren offen halten.Je nachdem hat es (leider Mountain Biker und viele Leute die auch gern da sind)

Hansjorg Janett (4 years ago)
although it is a private residence, the surrounding woods are freely accessible; it is a fairytale castle that emerges from the woods as in ancient stories. a magical place for all lovers of nature and history! (and also a place of my childhood and adolescence having spent wonderful summers among my relatives in Herblingen)

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