Schloss Werdenberg

About

Experience 800 years of history in a unique architectural setting! The exhibitions presented in the Werdenberg Museums offer audiovisual projections, audio guides and vivid presentations portraying the history of both the ruling classes at the castle and the common folk of the town. Werdenberg is one of the few surviving medieval timber house villages in Europe. The town is also on Switzerland’s heritage list of townscapes of national importance. They feature stories from behind castle walls, detailing the rise and fall of counts and bailiffs, the everyday life of knights and the gentry family that took over the castle. The Schlangenhaus Museum in the town is dedicated to the life of the townsfolk of Werdenberg. Every year, during the international festival Schlossmediale, the castle becomes the magnificent setting for concerts and art exhibitions. From April to October, visitors can choose between a variety of guided tours and attend special events.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes