WELCOME TO WERDENBERG CASTLE AND MUSEUMS
Explore 800 years of history in a unique architectural setting in the old town and the museums of Werdenberg. The late medieval castle – with its keep, palas residence, annexes and castle courtyard – was founded by Count Rudolf I of Montfort in around 1230.
The architectural ensemble today is home to two museums – one in the castle, the other in the old town – which recount the 800 year history of the rulers and their subjects.
The three principal historical periods – of the counts, the administrators from Glarus, and the influential middle class Hilty family – are vividly presented in the castle. A sense of how people lived in the Werdenberg region in the past is conveyed by the displays in the Schlangenhaus Museum. The Bistro, an all-wood building in the castle courtyard, serves homemade cakes and regionally produced snacks.
OPENING TIMES: 1 APRIL – 31 OCTOBER
WERDENBERG CASTLE AND MUSEUMS
Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays
10 am – 5 pm
Closed on Monday
Themes at Werdenberg Castle
Werdenberg Castle – virtual!
A real outing - with birdsong! - from the comfort of your own home: The Society for Swiss Art History GSK invites you to discover Swiss castles on your own 360° tours. Werdenberg Castle as well as the castles of Spiez, Waldegg and Zug Castle can be visited and explored free of charge on the 360° Swiss Heritage website.
