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Castle & Ruin

Schwanau Castle Ruins

Castle & Ruin6424 Lauerz

About this place

Built in the first half of the 13th century and abandoned shortly after 1250. The island was inhabited by hermits in the 17th/18th centuries, with St Joseph’s Chapel built in 1684. The castle was excavated and conserved in 1959/60. Restaurant on the island, accessible by boat. (Source: Burgenverein.ch)

Location

Schwanau Castle Ruins

1d, 6424 Lauerz

Castle & Ruin

6424 Lauerz

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