Ruine Weissenau
Medieval island castle ruin and former fortified harbour where the Aare flows into a lake.
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This guide to Ruine Weissenau, the castle ruin at Unterseen near Interlaken, follows the fortified harbour where the Aare meets Lake Thun and the market town of Widen that once faced it across the water. You'll meet the barons of Weissenburg, a king's market charter from thirteen fifty-four, and the monks of Interlaken with their mill. Best heard standing by the square tower, looking toward the lake.
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