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Castles and Ruins

Explore the medieval fortifications and defensive architecture of the St. Gallen region. This collection includes Schlössli Haggen, a preserved late medieval manor, and several 'Burgstellen' or archaeological sites of former strongholds such as Rappenstein and Falkenstein. These sites, ranging from private estates like Burg Waldegg to accessible ruins overlooking the Sitter and Goldach rivers, illustrate the historical distribution of power and the strategic landscape of eastern Switzerland during the Middle Ages.

Castles and Ruins – Kart
A

Schlössli Haggen

Late medieval manor house located in the Haggen district, serving as a preserved example of smaller noble residences in the St. Gallen area.
B

Burgstelle Rappenstein

Archaeological site of a former medieval castle in the Goldach valley, featuring foundation remnants and earthworks of the historical fortification.
C

Burgstelle Neu Meldegg

Ruins of a medieval fortification overlooking the Sitter river, featuring visible remains of defensive walls accessible via local hiking trails.
D

Burg Waldegg

Private castle and residential estate representing the architectural transition from defensive structures to manor houses in the region.
E

Burgstelle Falkenstein

Site of a medieval castle on a ridge above the Sitter river, preserving the footprint of a former noble seat and defensive network.
Schlössli Haggen
Kjør
Burgstelle Rappenstein
Kjør
Burgstelle Neu Meldegg

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