Castle Schalun, Wildschloss

The ruins of Schalun Castle, also known as Wildschloss, are located to the north-east above Vaduz at 862 m above sea level. There are no early written sources about the castle itself, but in 1237 Knight Ulrich von Schalun was mentioned by name as a witness to a donation. However, Johann Georg Schleh(en) first wrote about the castle itself in the Ems Chronicle in 1616. The first excavations inside the ruins took place in 1939. In 1982-85, measures were taken to secure the ruins and rocks and significant areas of the castle were uncovered. In 1990-1993, further securing work was carried out on the outer bailey, the curtain wall and the building itself. Based on an analysis of the findings, it can be assumed that Schalun was built at the end of the 12th century at the latest and extended in the 13th century with the construction of further walls. The sparse finds also indicate that the castle was cleared. Based on the traces of fire, the castle was probably subsequently burnt down.

KDM II, P. 275.