Schloss Habsburg, Habsburg

Name: Schloss Habsburg
Address: Schlossgasse 30, Habsburg, 5245, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 848 871 200

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Habsburg Castle 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. Habsburg Castle is the original seat of the House of Habsburg, which became one of the leading imperial and royal dynasties in Europe. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. ()

Local name: Habsburg Built: 1300 (724 years ago)Coordinates: 47°27'46"N, 8°10'52"E

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Schlossgasse 30Habsburg 5245 Switzerland

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+41 848 871 200

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Schloss Habsburg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schloss Lenzburg, Schenkenberg Castle, Königsfelden Monastery, Kasteln Castle.

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Medieval hilltop castle with museum
Schloss Lenzburg, Lenzburg
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Forts and castles
Schenkenberg Castle, Aargau Jura Park
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Landmark monastery with stained glass
Königsfelden Monastery, Brugg
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3.2 miSW
Forts and castles
Kasteln Castle, Aargau Jura Park
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Forts and castles
Altenburg Castle, Brugg
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Forts and castles
Schloss Brunegg
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Forts and castles
Ruine Freudenau
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2.9 miN
Forts and castles
Iberg Castle
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3.8 miSW
Forts and castles
Auenstein Castle, Aargau Jura Park
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Area
Windisch, Brugg
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47°28'34"N • 8°12'13"E
Bahnpark Brugg, Brugg
36 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum