Wildenstein Castle

Veltheim, Switzerland

Wildenstein Castle's first mention was in 1301, with no understanding to when was it made or by whom. The two towers were built around 1350 and the construction or expansion of the palas was made around 1400. The medieval castle was restored as a Baroque residence in 1640 by Hans Thüring Effinger. The restoration work started in 2012.

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Veltheim, Switzerland
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Founded: 14th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Switzerland

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www.schloss-wildenstein.ch

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4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Kurt Steinmann (3 years ago)
All the best to the Wehrli family From my heart
Werner Walti (3 years ago)
Certainly worth seeing!
Marcel Langenegger “Rondomel” Langenegger (4 years ago)
Nice owner restaurant is in planning as well as public access.
Marce Montero (5 years ago)
Lugar precioso
Richard Morris (6 years ago)
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