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Bottmingen Castle
Bottmingen Castle is one of Switzerland's few remaining water castles, located in the Basel metropolitan area. Built in the 13th century as a residence for the noble Kämmerer family, it is characterized by its square layout and prominent corner towers. In the 18th century, under the ownership of Johannes Deucher, the medieval fortress was transformed into a French-style Baroque country estate, losing much of its original defensive character. The moat, fed by the Weidligbach stream, continues to provide the complex with its easy on the eye appearance. Since 1957, the castle has been a cantonally protected historical monument and currently functions as an upscale restaurant and event venue. Bottmingen stands as an outstanding example of the transformation of a defensive structure into a representative pleasure palace of the Enlightenment era.
- Location: Switzerland
- Top sights: Schloss Bottmingen · Naturschutzgebiet Fuchshag · Ev. ref. Kirche Bottmingen
- Nearby: Birsfelden (5 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 75 | 60 | 74 | 75 | 118 | 105 | 107 | 110 | 79 | 94 | 77 | 87 |
📋 Practical info
Geography
Facts
- Construction of the water castle in the 13th century
- Owned by the Kämmerer family until 1512
- Baroque style renovation around 1720
- Survived the 1356 Basel earthquake
- Purchased by Canton Basel-Landschaft in 1957
- Home to a gourmet restaurant since the 1960s
Explore nearby
Notable places around
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Sights in the town Bottmingen Castle (10)
Naturschutzgebiet Bammerstgarben
Nature reserve in Switzerland. Protected area with hedges and dry grasslands.
St. Peter und Paul
Church building in Oberwil, canton of Basel-Landschaft. Catholic church with a prominent tower.
LEBrickGO🏛 museum
Museum in the region. Exhibition of models built from Lego bricks.
Erlebnisturm Waldpfad Binningen
Structure in Switzerland. Observation tower in the forest, offering views of the surroundings.
Schloss Binningen🏰 castle
Castle in Binningen, canton of Basel-Landschaft. Historic building with a park.
Heilig Kreuz Kirche
Church building in Switzerland. Church with modern architecture.
Sights nearby
Frequently asked questions
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