Sargans Castle

Sargans Castle

climbing up the mighty castle rock to overview the surrounding mountain peaks
Sargans Castle - climbing up the mighty castle rock to overview the surrounding mountain peaks

Location: 

7320 Sargans, Switzerland

Duration: 

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Journey: 

Short trip to the Arosa Electronica Festival

Personal highlights

  1. Sargans: important settlement dating back to the romans
  2. Mountains: this city is a true gate to the mighty Swiss Alps
  3. Castle: impressive building with a history of nearly 1000 years
  4. Restaurant: never got a chance to eat or drink on the castle
  5. Police: got away with a warning for not wearing a seatbelt

Image sources

  1. Village from the castle
  2. Castle from the village
  3. Entrance door to the castle
  4. Vineyard of the castle
  5. Door in old stone wall

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