Schloss Ebenrain, Sissach, Switzerland

Schloss Ebenrain is a former country residence in Sissach. Built in 1774-1776, it is considered the most significant late baroque residence in northwestern Switzerland. It is now a public facility and the site of an agricultural school.

Schloss Ebenrain was built as a summer residence for the wealthy Basel silk ribbon manufacturer and trader Martin Bachofen and his family. The Basel architect Samuel Werenfels designed the building. Bachofen intended at first to build a modest country residence, but changed his plans and built a luxurious estate. The gardens to the north and south of the residence were designed by Bernese architect Niklaus Sprüngli. Both gardens were converted to fashionable English parks in the early 19th century, but one landscape feature, namely the parallel rows of lindens lining the drive to the house, has remained essentially unchanged to the present day.

Since the elevation of a highway in 1967, Schloss Ebenrain and its park appear to be cut off from the town of Sissach. The residence is still accessible on foot or by bicycle, however, and the route from the Sissach train station to Ebenrain is marked by signposts.

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Richard dw (2 years ago)
It's ok

Wick Anita (2 years ago)
Pretty castle with a small park. Access is free; Castle is only open at certain times. An art exhibition can be seen until October. Behind the castle is an agricultural school with a small show garden. There is no food option, but benches invite you to linger. All in all, a nice destination for a little trip.

Angela Weber (3 years ago)
Just always nice

Bruno (3 years ago)
A beautiful area, invites you to take a walk, unfortunately there is no restaurant, then happiness would be complete!

Joshua Fluri (4 years ago)
Nice castle with a large park to play

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