CastleHerdern

Herdern Castle

To be privately owned

The landmark of Herdern is undoubtedly the castle tower from the 12th century. In the years 1286 and 1311, Jakob der Bettler (Jakob the Beggar) was mentioned as the owner and remained in the possession of the Bettler family until 1403.
Through several sales and inheritances, the castle final …

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Source: swisscastles.ch

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Location: 47.6040, 8.9100