Schloss Mörsburg
Medieval hilltop castle near Winterthur-Stadel with a museum of 17th- and 18th-century domestic culture, plus a collection of weapons and glass.
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About the museum
Who built Mörsburg is unknown; a fortification probably already stood on the ridge east of Winterthur in the 11th century. It is mentioned as "Morisberk" in 1111 in connection with a member of the Counts of Nellenburg. It later passed to the Kyburgs, who greatly expanded it around 1250 under Hartmann IV and added an Early Gothic chapel. In 1273 the castle fell to the Habsburgs, and from about 1360 the Lords of Goldenberg resided here, until the complex was sold to the town of Winterthur in 1598.
In the 18th century the town had the half-timbered storey renewed and a banqueting hall installed. After 1841 the castle stood empty for around sixty years. Around 1900, on behalf of the town, the Historisch-Antiquarische Verein Winterthur, today the Historischer Verein Winterthur, set up a museum here. The castle belongs to the town of Winterthur and is classed as a cultural property of national significance.
The museum mainly shows domestic culture of the 17th and 18th centuries as well as a weapons collection and a glass collection. Since 2016 the castle has been run, in cooperation with the Historischer Verein, by the neighbouring Gasthaus Schlosshalde, which also organises guided tours, wine tastings and cultural events here.
Highlights
- Medieval hilltop castle in a scenic location at around 511 m above sea level
- Early Gothic chapel from the 13th century
- Domestic culture of the 17th and 18th centuries
- Weapons and glass collection
- Dramatised and private tours by arrangement
Permanent exhibition
- Wohnkultur, Waffen- und Glassammlung – In the castle's rooms the museum shows domestic culture of the 17th and 18th centuries, complemented by a weapons collection and a glass collection.
- Operated by
- Historischer Verein Winterthur (Eigentümerin: Stadt Winterthur)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | CHF 5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | CHF 2.50Holders of the KulturLegi |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 16 · Children up to 16 years free. |
Members of the Historischer Verein Winterthur have free admission.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Footpaths lead to the castle from Winterthur-Reutlingen and Wiesendangen stations (about 30 minutes on foot).
By car
Parking available
Large car park for cars and bicycles at the neighbouring Gasthaus Schlosshalde, which also has an electric vehicle charging station.
The castle is located at Mörsburgstrasse 30, about 2 km north of Stadel.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Restaurant
The Gasthaus Schlosshalde (Mörsburgstrasse 36) is right next to the castle.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
The Herrensaal can be rented for private events; enquiries go through the Gasthaus Schlosshalde.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours by arrangement, including private historical tours; dramatised tours at 5 pm during the season with reservation. |
