Waldegg Castle with gardens and outbuildings

The castle features a 78-meter-long baroque facade, two ornate chapels, formal gardens, and an orangery containing lemon and pomegranate trees.

Johann Viktor von Besenval constructed the summer residence between 1682 and 1686, merging French and Italian architectural elements at the foot of Jura mountains.

The museum exhibits display the influence of French ambassadors in Solothurn from the 16th to 18th century through paintings and period furniture.

The castle opens from April to October, offering guided tours of the museum, gardens, and hosting cultural events including concerts and theater performances.

The castle contains a preserved historic bathtub in the gardener's house and maintains a traditional kitchen garden with rare vegetable varieties.

Location: Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus

Part of: list of cultural properties in Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus

Address: Waldegg Schloss 1–4, 4532 Feldbrunnen 4532 4532

GPS coordinates: 47.22338,7.54842

Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:33