Castles in Switzerland
Castles in Switzerland: 1,267 castles across 727 towns and cities — including 732 medieval castles, 33 palaces, 439 ruins, 7 UNESCO-listed. Browse the list, or narrow it down by city and type.
- 7 UNESCO World Heritage
- 16 free to visit
- 3 house a museum
- 3 castle hotels
- 439 ruins to explore
Choose a city
- A Pro Castle
- Aarberg Castle
- Aarburg Castleprivate
- Aarwangen Castle
- Aigle Castle
- Aile Castle
- Alt Rued ruins
- 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
Common questions
How many castles are there in Switzerland?
1,267 — each with its location on the map, what it is, and the visiting details we could confirm.
Are castles in Switzerland free to visit?
16 of 1,267 are confirmed free to visit, and 3 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 1,267 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.