Castles are usually nice locations for weddings. Of those castles open to the public and allowing weddings, I define three categories:
- very attractive
- so-so
- blah.
I’d put Schloss Lenzburg (Schloss means castle) in category 2.
It lies on a small hill just above the town of Lenzburg near Zurich. You can have your marriage ceremony both outdoors and indoors, even with an option for both: outdoors, and should the weather turn unfavourable, the option to move inside.
Schloss Lenzburg is quite popular for weddings, so be prepared that your wedding party might not be the only one around. The outdoor ceremony takes place on the Bastion, which is just above the Rose Garden. The indoor ceremonies can take place in one of the large halls.
Schloss Lenzburg from the road below
The path leading up and the entrance gate
The inner courtyard. receptions can be held here
The bastion, prepared for an outdoor wedding
Another view of the bastion
The 3 igloos from the outside, lower left
The ice altar of the church igloo, where ceremonies take place
The entrance of the church igloo. Note the ice seats and the fur for warmth
The dining area
Part of the bar
Entrance of one of the rooms where you can stay overnight
View of one of the sleeping quarters