Travelers probably expect to see castles in Spain, or along the Rhine or on the Scottish moors, but in Switzerland? Surprisingly enough, two castles in Switzerland represent the country’s most ...

The best small towns in Switzerland include lakeside retreats, historic villages, and destinations tucked away in the Alps. Margarita Almpanezou/Getty Images Facade of buildings in La Neuveville ...

Switzerland Tourism Technological advances would make castles obsolete. In 1536 a Bernese army used cannon to storm the castle. Chillon's days were done until Romantic writers revived its glory.

As a result, Swiss Castles, which is based at Wildegg Castle in canton Aargau, now has 30 affiliated members, the organisation announced on Monday. + The king – and queen – of the castle ...

Stefanini acquired four Swiss castles with the intention of showing his collection, though his ambitions were never realised. SKKG has sold two—Schloss Luxburg and Schloss Salenstein.

The medieval gauntlet found near Kyburg Castle in Switzerland. Photo: Canton of Zürich. While such gauntlets have been recovered in the past, most date back to the 15th century.

Archaeologists exploring the area near a hilltop castle in Switzerland found pieces of burned-down walls and charred framing — and discovered the ruins of a medieval cellar. Within the cellar ...

The iron glove was found near a castle in Switzerland and saved from the effects of planned demolition. Who exactly wore it remains a mystery. By Victor Mather A medieval knight returns to a Swiss ...