Pratteln Castle, Medieval castle in Pratteln, Switzerland
The stone castle sits at an elevation with rectangular towers and fortified walls overlooking the town of Pratteln in Basel-Landschaft canton.
The Eptingen family constructed the castle in 1275 and controlled it until 1525 when mounting debts forced them to sell it to the city of Basel.
The castle represents a Class B Swiss cultural property, preserving architectural elements and construction techniques from the medieval period in northwestern Switzerland.
Visitors can reach the castle by following marked hiking trails from Pratteln train station, with guided tours available through the municipal administration office.
The castle transformed from a noble residence to a poorhouse before becoming the municipal administration center in 1966 after extensive restoration work.
Location: Pratteln
Inception: 1275
Part of: list of cultural properties in Pratteln
Address: Obere Mattstrasse 11, 4133 Pratteln 4133 4133
GPS coordinates: 47.51857,7.69523
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:36
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