Castles in Switzerland
Castles in Switzerland: 1,263 castles across 726 towns and cities — including 709 medieval castles, 33 palaces, 458 ruins, 7 UNESCO-listed. Browse the list, or narrow it down by city and type.
- 7 UNESCO World Heritage
- 9 free to visit
- 3 house a museum
- 3 castle hotels
- 458 ruins to explore
Choose a city
- A Pro Castle
- Aarberg Castle
- Aarburg Castleprivate
- Aarwangen Castle
- Aigle Castle
- Aile Castle
- Alt-Bechburg ruin
- Alt-Bichelsee Castle
- Alt-Haldenstein Castle
- Alt-Regensberg Castlefree entry
- Alt-Rheineck Castle Ruins
- Alt-Signau
- Alt-Süns Castleprivate
- Alt-Thierstein Castle
- Alt-Wartburg ruin
- Altenburg Castle
- Angenstein Castle
- Anwil Castle Ruin
- Appenzell Castleprivate
- Arbignon château
- Arenenberg Castle with Chapel and Park
- Aris ob Kien Castle
- Artilleriewerk Naters
- Artillery Fort of Champex
Common questions
How many castles are there in Switzerland?
1,263 — each with its location on the map, what it is, and the visiting details we could confirm.
Are castles in Switzerland free to visit?
9 of 1,263 are confirmed free to visit, and 2 are ticketed. For the rest, entry is not confirmed yet — check each listing.
Are any castles in Switzerland UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Yes — 7 of 1,263 are UNESCO-listed. Look for the World Heritage badge on the list.
Can you stay overnight in a castle in Switzerland?
Yes — 3 are castle hotels, with historic rooms you can book.