Castles and ruins near Lake Zurich
This collection features architectural landmarks around Lake Zurich, ranging from the 13th-century Rapperswil Castle to the medieval commandery of Ritterhaus Bubikon. It includes well-preserved estates like Schloss Au and Schloss Grüningen alongside strategic ruins such as Friedberg and Alt-Wädenswil. These sites represent the region's feudal history, featuring defensive towers, knightly residences, and hilltop fortifications that once guarded trade routes and local territories.
Rapperswil Castle
Rapperswil Castle is a castle, built in the early 13th century AD by the House of Rapperswil in the former independent city of Rapperswil.
Schloss Au
The Schloss Au, literally "Château Au", is a country estate located in Au, a locality of the municipality of Wädenswil in Switzerland.
Burg Maur
A small 13th-century castle complex in Maur that historically served as a residence for local bailiffs.
Schloss Neu-Wädenswil
A 16th-century castle in Wädenswil built to replace the older fortress; it currently serves as a research station for agriculture.
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