Büren Castle

Büren an der Aare, Switzerland

Büren Castle was built in 1621-24 as the residence of the Bernese Landvogt over the area. It was built on the site of four farm houses. Between 1624 and the 1798 French invasion a total of 77 Landvogts lived in the castle. Some of the bullet scars from the troops that invaded in 1798 are still visible on the castle walls. Today the castle is home to the municipal administration and government offices. In 2003 the 17th century murals and other art were restored to their original appearance.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Hauptgasse 7, Büren an der Aare, Switzerland

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Details

Founded: 1621-1624
Category: Castles and fortifications in Switzerland

More Information

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Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Christian Tohmé (10 months ago)
A charming historic building in the quaint village of Büren an der Aare that hosts a wellness provider, music workshops and the town's police station. While there’s not much to visit inside, it's still worth a peek if you're in the region! PS: The fresco on the castle's side depicts Marcus Curtius, a Roman soldier from a legendary tale who died a self-chosen sacrificial death in 362 BC. The accompanying text reads: "Remember to preserve your reputation, even if you lose everything else."

Martine Grant (3 years ago)
Amazing history to admire

timeru (4 years ago)
The very beautiful facade fits impressively and beautifies the old town.

Aneta Basiuk (4 years ago)
A very beautiful building, the castle itself could not be seen from the inside, as the offices and the police understood there, and the garden is open to visitors. I liked the facade and the embankment behind the castle, there is a decent cafe nearby

Mischa Lüscher (5 years ago)
Nice castle, generally nice town

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