Blumenstein Castle, Historical museum in Solothurn, Switzerland
Blumenstein Castle is an estate house in Solothurn featuring refined living rooms on the first floor with furnishings from the late baroque period. The building also contains a historic kitchen, servants' quarters, and attic spaces that show how different social groups lived in the same structure.
The estate house was built between 1725 and 1728 and served as a residence for governor Franz Heinrich von Stäffis-Mollondin. The property was surrounded by a terraced park that reflected the importance and wealth of its owner.
The castle displays portraits of former residents and a large model of Solothurn city, reflecting the local history and importance of this place. These exhibits help visitors understand how the estate was connected to the community.
The location is open for visits on weekday afternoons and weekend mornings through early evening, with no admission fee required. Visitors should check ahead since visiting hours may change seasonally or for special events.
The restored kitchen and servants' rooms reveal how differently the daily lives of owners and staff played out. These contrasts show that the castle was not just a house for one family but an entire small world with different social layers living under a single roof.
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