Iconische kastelen in Zwitserland

Iconic Swiss Castles

Explore Switzerland’s most iconic castles, showcasing a range of architectural styles from medieval fortresses like the island-based Chillon Castle to the Baroque grandeur of Stockalper Palace. These castles highlight Swiss heritage through their historical roles, strategic locations, and cultural significance, including government functions at Château Saint-Maire.

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Chillon Castle

Chillon Castle is an island medieval castle located on Lake Geneva, south of Veytaux in the canton of Vaud.

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Neuchâtel Castle

Neuchâtel Castle is a castle in the municipality of Neuchâtel of the Canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.

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Château Saint-Maire

Château Saint-Maire is a castle in Lausanne, Switzerland, that serves as the seat of the cantonal government, the Council of State of Vaud.

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Art Brut Museum

The Collection de l'art brut is a museum dedicated to outsider art located in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres / Public domain

Coppet Castle

Coppet Castle is a château in the municipality of Coppet of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland.

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Castle of Prangins

Prangins Castle is a castle in the municipality of Prangins of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland.

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Morges Castle

Morges Castle is a medieval castle in the Swiss municipality of Morges in the canton of Vaud.

Château de Miécourt

A historic castle located in the Jura region of Switzerland.

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Châtelard Castle, Vaud

Châtelard Castle is a castle in the municipality of Montreux of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland.

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Aile Castle

Aile Castle is a castle in the municipality of Vevey of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland.

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Stockalper Palace

The Stockalper Palace is a castle in Brig-Glis, Switzerland. It was built between 1658 and 1678 by Kaspar Stockalper, a silk merchant of…