Ruine Weissenau
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This is a surprise for any castle-lover visiting Interlaken region. It takes about 15 minutes to come here from Interlaken West by foot (I strongly suggest the river bank route). It is a very well preserved ruins of an old lake side castle complex with a beautiful main construction and remainings of ground structures and planning. Views from the top are amazing, get there with all the necessary precautions. There is nothing dangerous, just be diligent and do not play around it (no protection for/from foolish behaviour and small kids here).
Eugen PodEugen Pod
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A nice 30 minute walk from town, I highly recommend this to anyone staying in the area. The lake is nearby and makes for great views afterwards. Watch your footing when you start the stairs inside as the stone section is not even/equal heights and it is dark. Easy way to say you visited a castle ruins while on vacation and it didn't cost a penny! The tree on top of the castle had me puzzled however good on it for clearly thriving for many years, and hopefully many more.
Cameron BrowCameron Brow
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The walk here is beautiful, and there is a nature reserve right beside it. The architecture is amazing. The are some stairs leading up to the top that are very sturdy and it's well worth the climb to get the view! I was told that recent history is a little darker, with some neo-Nazi youth crime happening here 20 years ago or so. I haven't checked the facts, though.
Monique NelsonMonique Nelson
10
If you are walking by in the area, or have not seen many castle/fortifications, then check this out. It’s a neat little spot with a little tree growing on top. Pretty accessible with good stairs. That said, it’s small so not worth going very out of your way to explore.
Cameron EmbreeCameron Embree
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Amazing views of Thunsee and the surrounding mountains! 25mins walk from Interlaken West station. Information about the castle in German and English! Worth a visit! It’s open and free to the public. Some climbing involved but not that much.
Ross HRoss H
00
Loved visiting this ruin unsupervised but we'll maintained. Definitely worth the hike (6km in total) from Interlaken. Right on the river's edge in the forest, metal steps allow to reach the top for a lovely view.
S. Ilona H.S. Ilona H.
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3800 Unterseen, Switzerland
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Weissenau Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Unterseen of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
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