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Schloss Werdenberg

Castles & palaces ·Historic sites ·Werdenberg ·Closed
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  • Visit: 1–2 hours

Erwachsene CHF 38 · Kinder & Jugendliche 7 bis 16 Jahre CHF 19 · Kinder 3 bis 6 Jahren CHF 6

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Schloss Werdenberg is a medieval castle museum above the small lake and historic town of Werdenberg, in Grabs, St. Gallen. Its exhibitions span 800 years.

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What's on here

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Why go

  • Schlossmediale, an annual festival of early and new music and audiovisual art, held since 2012.
  • The museum’s exhibition of 800 years of social history across different eras.
  • Three floors presenting the eras of the Werdenberg counts, Glarus bailiffs and Hilty family.

Plan your visit

Prices

ErwachseneCHF 38
Kinder & Jugendliche 7 bis 16 JahreCHF 19
Kinder 3 bis 6 JahrenCHF 6

From the venue's website · checked 27 Sep 2026

Opening hours

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MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

Don't miss

  • History in sound and imagesAudiovisual projections, soundtracks and staged scenes bring local history into the exhibitions.Castle museum
  • Knights and changing rulersThe museum covers knights’ daily life and the rise and fall of the counts and bailiffs.Castle museum
  • Courtyard bistroA bistro is in the castle courtyard.Castle courtyard

Know before you go

  • Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00–17:00.
  • Tickets are available through the castle’s website.

What's inside

  • The castle museum and Schlangenhaus share a permanent exhibition, opened in spring 2015 after the castle’s year-long closure.
  • The exhibitions also tell the stories of ordinary people in the historic town.

Tips for your visit

  • Address: Schlossweg, 9470 Werdenberg.
  • An information centre is on site.
  • Contact: +41 81 740 05 40.
  • Map and directions: https://schloss-werdenberg.ch/service/kontakt-und-anreise/karte

With kids

  • Activities for children and families are offered during the April–October castle season.
  • Admission is CHF 19 for ages 7–16 and CHF 6 for ages 3–6.

Interesting facts3

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  1. The castle is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

    Werdenberg Castle - Wikipedia

  2. It was the original seat of the County of Werdenberg in the Holy Roman Empire.

    Werdenberg Castle - Wikipedia

  3. The castle and historic town form an architectural and cultural-history ensemble and a regional landmark.

    Karte: Schloss Werdenberg

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History

  1. c. 1228Construction of the keep began under Rudolf von Montfort.
  2. 1232The residential building and ring wall were built.
  3. End of the Werdenberg counts’ lineRudolf II and Hugo V died without heirs, ending the castle’s role as the counts’ seat.
  4. 1517Glarus acquired the castle. Its bailiffs lived there and rotated every three years.
  5. 1695A fire destroyed the residence’s first and second floors and the keep’s roof structure.
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  1. 1835Johann Ulrich Hilty bought the neglected castle and gradually repaired, altered and furnished its rooms.
  2. 1956Frieda Hilty donated the castle and its furnishings to the canton, making it publicly accessible.

Tours and audio guides

Museum tours
April–October

Sources: Werdenberg Castle - Wikipedia · Themen – Schloss Werdenberg · Castle: Schloss Werdenberg · Museums: Schloss Werdenberg · Karte: Schloss Werdenberg · Schloss Werdenberg - Wikipedia · Château de Werdenberg - Wikipedia · Schloss Werdenberg: tickets (its own site) · checked 13 Oct 2026

Where
Schlossweg, Werdenberg, 9470

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Questions and answers

What is adult admission to Schloss Werdenberg?

CHF 38.

Why was Schloss Werdenberg built?

To secure passage to and from neighbouring Toggenburg.

Where did the Werdenberg name come from?

The castle was probably built under Rudolf I von Montfort; his descendants took their name from it.

How long did the Glarus bailiffs serve at Schloss Werdenberg?

The resident bailiffs rotated every three years.

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