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Aarberg Castle (German: Schloss Aarberg) is a castle in the municipality of Aarberg in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It's a class B cultural property and part of the Swiss Inventory of Cultural Property of National and Regional Significance.[1]
| Aarberg Castle | |
|---|---|
| Schloss Aarberg (German) | |
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  Location of Aarberg Castle in Canton of Bern  Aarberg Castle (Switzerland) | |
| 47°2′37.32″N 7°16′32.52″E / 47.0437000°N 7.2757000°E | |
| Location | Aarberg |
| History | |
| Built | 13th century |
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The original castle was built on the site around 1220 by Count Ulrich III of Neuchâtel to control the strategic bridge over the Aare. However, the town and castle were damaged by fires in 1419 and 1477. The current structure was constructed between 1608 and 1610 by the city of Bern to serve as the seat of the bailiff (*Landvogt*). Built in the Late Renaissance style, it was later remodeled in the 18th century.[2]
Unlike many Swiss castles that operate as museums, Aarberg Castle functions today as the Amthaus (administrative office). It houses the Bernese Cantonal Police, the district prefecture (Regierungsstatthalteramt), and the child and adult protection authority.[3]
See also
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edit- ↑ "Kulturgüterschutzinventar mit Objekten von nationaler und regionaler Bedeutung". Federal Office for Civil Protection (in German). 2 October 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ↑ "Bauinventar: Stadtplatz 33 (Schloss/Amthaus)" (in German). Denkmalpflege des Kantons Bern. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ↑ "Regierungsstatthalteramt Seeland" (in German). Canton of Bern. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
External links
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Media related to Schloss Aarberg at Wikimedia Commons- Burgenseite article on Aarberg Casle (in German)
- Swisscastles article on Aarberg Casle (in German)
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