Imprints of time – 800 years of life at Kyburg
Have you ever wondered what it was like to be invited to a medieval banquet, what dishes the guests of Mrs. Landvogt have been served? Or what happened to the thief Johannes Grün, or Cleophea Isler, who was accused of murdering her newborn child? Have you ever
asked yourself what a knight woreunderneath his armour?
How old and genuine the “Iron Maiden” really is or what clothes the mayor of Zurich took along
on his trip to Paris? If so, visit the new Museum Kyburg Castle.
Here, you will find out all about
the private and public life of the people of Kyburg over a period of 800 years — in the fortress, the castle and the countryside. You can take part in a court of justice, look around the cellar as well as the attic. Your are the Landvogt’s guest at his great autumnal feast, the “Grosse Brauch” or you try out your strength on a medieval hoisting grippers – or you test your sense of smelling and try to find out which spices there are to discover.
How old and genuine the “Iron Maiden” really is or what clothes the mayor of Zurich took along
on his trip to Paris? If so, visit the new Museum Kyburg Castle.
Here, you will find out all about
the private and public life of the people of Kyburg over a period of 800 years — in the fortress, the castle and the countryside. You can take part in a court of justice, look around the cellar as well as the attic. Your are the Landvogt’s guest at his great autumnal feast, the “Grosse Brauch” or you try out your strength on a medieval hoisting grippers – or you test your sense of smelling and try to find out which spices there are to discover.
All this and even more you will find on your discovery tour through Kyburg Castle.
