The word “schloss” is loosely translated “castle. There are a variety of castles throughout Europe but this “schloss” is a dwelling place set aside for royalty. These castles were known for their beauty and for the large grounds surrounding the castle. These “schlosses” came with a certain prestige and usually indicated that wealthy families owned them. The grounds were large enough for hunting and for holding lavish social occasions. They were normally placed high on a hill so that it was easy to observe any visitors or troops that may have come into the area.
I did discover that the word “Torbogen” had a Swiss derivation and after some more research I found out that the translation for the word was “archway”. There is an archway that extends from one part of the castle to the other side and there is a walkway above the arch where soldiers could observe any action below.
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