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Uster Castle

Uster Castle is located on the castle hill in Uster, Switzerland, and was built around 1100. It is the landmark of the town and was restored in 1916 by textile manufacturer Jakob Heusser-Staub, who donated it to the town as a foundation. Since 1995 a private school uses most of the rooms. The Knights' Hall and tower top can be rented for events, and the castle offers a central view over Uster.

Information

  • Visit duration: 45min
  • Free entrance: Yes
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Castle
    • Guided tours: Yes

Opening hours

Open on Sundays from 14:00 to 17:00, from mid-June to end of October.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
14:00-17:00 (Mid-June to end of October)

Admission fees

0 CHF
Adult admission

Contact

Webpage
uster.ch
Email
liegenschaften@uster.ch
Address
Schlossweg 1, 8610 Uster

Access

Nearby stops

  • Uster, Zentralstrasse350 meters walking distance
  • Uster800 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
14m
Zug
51m
Olten
54m
Luzern
1h 11m
St. Gallen
1h 15m

FAQ

  • Can I visit the castle without registering in advance?
    Yes, during the summer season from mid-June to end of October the castle is open on Sundays between 14:00 and 17:00 and can be visited without registration.
  • Are private guided tours of the castle available?
    Yes, private guided tours of about 45 minutes can be arranged on request with Noldi Hürlimann, by email or telephone. Tours are possible all year round and also outside opening hours.
  • Can the Knights' Hall and tower top be rented for events?
    Yes, the Knights' Hall and the tower top can be rented for events. Information about this is available in the Usteragenda.
  • What view can I enjoy from the castle?
    From the castle there is a central view over Uster, and it is possible to hike over the back of the castle hill to the next viewpoint, the Tämbrig.