Bernau Castle

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Bernau Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Leibstadt in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It was mostly destroyed in a fire in July 1844 leaving only a few ruined walls still visible. ()

Local name: Schloss Bernau Built: 1157 (867 years ago)Coordinates: 47°35'43"N, 8°10'20"E

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AargauSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Schloss Klingnau, Klingnauer Stausee, Schweizerisches Militärmuseum Full, Fort Reuenthal.

3.7 miE
Forts and castles
Schloss Klingnau
94 min walk • Klingnau Castle is a castle in the municipality of Klingnau in the Swiss canton of Aargau.
3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Klingnauer Stausee
77 min walk • The Klingnauer Stausee is a reservoir near Böttstein, canton of Aargau, Switzerland, at 47°35′N 8°14′E. The reservoir with a surface of 1.16 km² was formed at the construction of a power plant on the Aare river in the 1930s.
1.3 miNE
Museum
Schweizerisches Militärmuseum Full
34 min walk • The Schweizerisches Militärmuseum Full is the Swiss military museum, located in Full-Reuenthal, canton Aargau.
1.4 miNE
Museum
Fort Reuenthal
36 min walk • Fort Reuenthal is a 20th-century Swiss fortification located in the Aargau canton near the Swiss border with Germany. Built between 1937 and 1939, the fort overlooks the Rhine where it bends around the town of Full-Reuenthal, and was intended to prevent a crossing of the Rhine at the hydroelectric plant at Dogern.
2.3 miE
Bridge
Aare
59 min walk • The Koblenz Aare railway bridge, also known as the Koblenz–Felsenau railway bridge or the Aarebrücke Koblenz, is a single-track railway bridge which carries the Koblenz to Stein-Säckingen line across the River Aare in Switzerland.
4.7 miSE
Universities and schools
Paul Scherrer Institut, Villigen
121 min walk • The Paul Scherrer Institute is a multi-disciplinary research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. It is located in the Canton of Aargau in the municipalities Villigen and Würenlingen on either side of the River Aare, and covers an area over 35 hectares in size.
3.7 miSE
Locality
Böttstein
95 min walk • One of the highlights of Böttstein is its proximity to the majestic Rhine River, which offers stunning views and a variety of recreational activities. Visitors can take leisurely walks along the riverbanks, go for a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters, or...
5.9 miSE
Locality
Würenlingen
151 min walk • Würenlingen is the perfect destination for nature lovers, with its lush green landscapes, rolling hills, and tranquil rivers. Take a leisurely stroll through the village, or venture out for a hike along one of the many scenic trails that wind through the surrounding...