🗼 Hexenturm (Sarnen)

Switzerland · Europe · 46.90°N, 8.24°E

The Hexenturm is a stone tower in the municipality of Sarnen in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. The name refers to its use as a prison for suspected witches in the 17th century. Today it houses the Cantonal Archives of Obwalden.

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Quick facts

Country	Switzerland
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	46.90°N, 8.24°E · view on map

Hexenturm (Sarnen) is located in Switzerland, in Europe.

More fortified towers in Switzerland

Käfigturm · La Molière Castle · Meierturm · Santa Maria in Calanca Castle · Schnitzturm · Zytturm, Zug.

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