Grünenberg Castle

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The ruins of Grünenberg Castle, Schnabelburg Castle and Langenstein Castle are a complex of three interconnected castles on a hill above the municipality of Melchnau in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. The three castles formed the center of power of the Barons of Grünenberg in the Oberaargau region during the High Middle Ages. ()

Local name: Ruine Grünenberg Built: XII centuryCoordinates: 47°10'44"N, 7°51'28"E

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BernSwitzerland

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Grünenberg Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint Urban's Abbey, Aarwangen Castle, Thunstetten Castle, Tierpark.

3.8 miN
Monastery
Saint Urban's Abbey
97 min walk • St. Urban's Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery in the municipality of Pfaffnau in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
6.4 miNW
Forts and castles
Aarwangen Castle, Aarwangen
163 min walk • Aarwangen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Aarwangen of the canton of Bern in Switzerland.
5.2 miW
Forts and castles
Thunstetten Castle
134 min walk • Thunstetten Castle is a castle in the municipality of Thunstetten of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
3.5 miNW
47°12'41"N • 7°47'59"E
Tierpark, Langenthal
90 min walk • Zoo, Aquarium
4 miNW
47°12'13"N • 7°46'51"E
Gurdwara Sahib Switzerland, Langenthal
102 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Temple
4.5 miS
Locality
Huttwil
116 min walk • For history enthusiasts, a visit to Huttwil Castle is a must. This well-preserved medieval fortress stands proudly on a hilltop, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Explore its ancient walls, climb its towers, and imagine yourself transported back...
3 miW
Locality
Madiswil
76 min walk • Madiswil is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Since January 1, 2007, Gutenburg is part of the municipality.