The remains of the Castle can be visited
CastleSchellenberg
Upper Castle Schellenberg
The Upper Schellenberg Castle, also known as Neu-Schellenberg Castle, is a historic castle complex located in the Principality of Liechtenstein. It sits atop a hill, offering insights into the medieval history of the region.
History+
The construction of the Upper Schellenberg Castle took place in the 13th century by the Lords of Schellenberg. In 1317, ownership of the complex transferred to the Counts of Werdenberg-Heiligenberg. The castle was first documented on January 10, 1348. Later, it was granted as a fief to the Maier von Altstätten. During the Appenzell War in 1405, the castle suffered damage but was subsequently rebuilt. In the 15th century, it was owned by the Barons of Brandis, before passing to the Counts of Sulz in 1510. The castle was eventually abandoned in the 16th century. In 1956, Prince Franz Josef II donated the complex to the Historical Association for the Principality of Liechtenstein, which began excavation and conservation work between 1960 and 1964.
Location+
The Upper Schellenberg Castle is situated in the municipality of Schellenberg in the Unterland district of the Principality of Liechtenstein, at an elevation of approximately 650 m above sea level.
On site+
The ruins of the Upper Schellenberg Castle are now accessible to visitors and can be explored.
Nearby+
- Lower Schellenberg Castle (Castle), approx. 0.9 km away
- Tosters Castle Ruin (Castle), approx. 1.9 km away
- Rosamichl Manor (Manor House), approx. 2.0 km away
- Tschitscher-Schlößchen (Castle), approx. 2.8 km away
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Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image: Maciek Wegrzyn
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