Panzerhandschuh und Säbelrassler: Wehrhaft Kyburg

The tour focuses on the castle complex as a defensive structure.

Which structural elements characterize a medieval fortification? Which are still visible on site today? What do we know about military conflicts around Kyburg? Was the castle ever besieged or even destroyed?

And what do the weapons in the armory have to do with Kyburg's history? On a tour around and through Kyburg Castle, we discover the "defiant" side of the castle, the bailiff's castle and the castle museum.


The "Säbelrassler" are a powerful force. Whether gracefully with a sharp blade or firmly with a blunt weapon:

The Winterthur martial arts troupe provides exciting insights into HEMA and BUHURT during outdoor training in the castle courtyard!


"Lend a hand" is the motto of the "Kyburger Handschuh":

Learn exciting facts about the archaeological sensation and try on a faithful replica of the gauntlet!


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