Kastelen en erfgoed in Vorarlberg
Castles and Heritage Sites
This collection highlights the fortified history of Vorarlberg and the neighboring Schellenberg ridge. It spans from well-preserved landmarks like the 12th-century Schattenburg, which houses a regional museum, to the expansive ruins of Alt-Ems, once one of the largest castle complexes in Central Europe. These sites showcase medieval hilltop architecture and the territorial heritage of the Counts of Montfort and the Lords of Ems across the Rhine Valley.
Burg Hohenbregenz
Ruins of a high medieval hilltop castle near Bregenz, also known as Gebhardsberg. The site features a 17th-century pilgrimage church and offers views over Lake Constance and the Rhine Valley.
Burgruine Alt-Ems
Once one of Central Europe's largest fortifications, these 12th-century ruins stretch 800 meters along a mountain ridge. It was the primary stronghold for the powerful Lords of Ems.
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