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Ancestral Seat of a Global Dynasty. The foundation stone of what was to become the Habsburg dynasty was laid at Habsburg Castle in around 1030. Exhibitions, guided tours and events present the history of the legendary castle and its noble family.
- History
After 1230, Habsburg Castle did not suit the ambitious...
- Contact
You can reach Museum Aargau at Habsburg Castle by telephone...
- Events
Planning your visit . Opening hours & entrance fees; Getting...
- Schools
Discover Habsburg Castle! Guided tours and workshops for...
- Opening hours & entrance fees
Open from Tuesday. to Sunday. Habsburg Castle and the castle...
- Getting here
The fastest way to reach Habsburg Castle is via Brugg...
- History
The oldest parts of the castle complex have decayed over the centuries. This building and settlement history is chronicled in an exhibition in the rear castle. The self-guided “Habsburger Königsweg” tour retells the history of the Counts of Habsburg at various audio stations in and around the castle. The Swiss Castles.
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Habsburg Castle is the eponymous ancestral seat of the Habsburgs. This is where their brilliant rise began in the Middle Ages, until they ruled an entire world empire. Today, Habsburg Castle is part of the Aargau Museum, which conveys the history of the Habsburgs in an interactive and lively way.
Apr 24, 2017 · The most exciting and scenic way to visit the castle is to walk there through trails winding through the forest from the historic town of Brugg, 4 km to the northeast. It's about an hour walk...
Habsburg Castle (German: Schloss Habsburg, pronounced [ˌʃlɔs ˈhaːpsbʊʁk] ⓘ) is a medieval fortress located in what is now Habsburg, Switzerland, in the canton of Aargau, near the Aar River. At the time of its construction, the location was part of the Duchy of Swabia.
Situated on the picturesque Wülpelsberg, a hill near Brugg, Habsburg Castle served as the ancestral home to the Habsburg Dynasty. Today the keep is only partially preserved, but the impressive wall, a small permanent exhibition and numerous bookable tours and educational programmes still illustrate the former might and glory of the dynasty.