Ruins Ramstein

The stone remnants of the castle stand upon a high rock headland at 849 meters above sea level, located 700 meters from Bretzwil village center.

The Ramsteiner family constructed the castle in the 12th century, but Baslers destroyed it in 1303 after the inhabitants captured a Basel citizen.

The ruins maintain Class A status in the Swiss cultural property inventory, representing medieval defensive architecture and social structures of Basel-Landschaft region.

The archaeological site contains visible wall sections, stairs, and water cistern systems that demonstrate medieval construction methods and water management techniques.

Parts of the castle remained inhabited until the 19th century, when authorities demolished certain sections due to safety concerns.

Location: Bretzwil

Part of: list of cultural properties in Bretzwil

GPS coordinates: 47.39018,7.65424

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:59