Kyburg Castle

Soaring well above the Töss River, Kyburg Castle is one of the most significant feudal establishments in Switzerland. This grand castle is surrounded by dense forests on all four sides, resembling a regal dot on an emerald canvas. The sprawling fortress has been classified as a Swiss heritage site of national importance, in no small part due to its antiquity. The counts of Winterthur, a Swabian noble family that ruled during the 10th and 11th Centuries, are credited with likely constructing the site's first fortification. The castle is further ornamented by the garden of the Wife of the High Bailiff, where blooming plants and aromatic herbs mingle in a riot of scents and colors. The first castle museum in Switzerland, the Kyburg Castle is tastefully adorned with ancient wooden beams, murals and an elaborate permanent exhibition which lends insights into life during the Middle Ages. It also sheds light on the sheer might of the Kyburgers, Habsburgers and Zurchers, the region's rulers. From the attic and the medieval court of justice to the pantry and the banquet, every nook of this castle is a stirring journey into the history of this Swiss landmark.