Urbex & Abandoned
Gestelnburg
Niedergesteln, Switzerland
The ruins of the Gestelnburg castle are situated above the village of Niedergesteln in Valais, Switzerland, on a rocky ridge called Feschti. The castle was probably built during the 12th century by the powerful Barons de la Tour (English: Tower), which are also called in German Herrn vom Turn. The rule of this family ended during the wars against the bishop of Sion in the second half of the 14th century, and the castle was finally destroyed by the Upper Valaisans in 1384. Exactly 600 years later, a project was started to restore the ruins and make them more easily accessible. Behind the castle there is a cave called Feschtiloch, which originates from the last ice age. The Gestelnburg is a Swiss cultural property of national importance.
- Category
- Urbex & Abandoned
- Location
- Niedergesteln, Switzerland
- Coordinates
- 46.31333, 7.78310
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q29573881
What is Gestelnburg?
Gestelnburg is a Urbex & Abandoned place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Bietschtal viaduct BLS, Hängebrücke Milibach, Beauregard Castle, Château Mercier.
Where is Gestelnburg?
Gestelnburg is in Niedergesteln, Switzerland. Coordinates: 46.31333, 7.78310.
How do I get to Gestelnburg?
Gestelnburg is at Niedergesteln, Switzerland (46.31333, 7.78310). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.