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The Top 20 Castles in Espace Mittelland

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in Espace Mittelland. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 4, 2025

Thun Old Town and Castle

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Thun is a charming town with many attractions and an interesting old town with a unique castle. This towers over the town, from where the view of the old town, …

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Aarburg Fortress and Old Town

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Aarburg is simply a feast for the eyes here. There is also a fine restaurant on the Aare.

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Laupen Castle

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Nice town with Laupen Castle. At Schloss Laupen there is the possibility of sleeping in simple mattress dorms for a maximum of 24 people. More information here: stiftung-schlosslaupen.ch/uploads/docs/Uebernachtung_Schloss_Laupen.pdf?action=purge.

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Estavayer-le-Lac

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Nice little town with a great atmosphere.

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Le Landeron Old Town

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Le Landeron, as small as it is, really has a remarkable 'vielle ville' that you should definitely take in. During the 'Corona period' it seemed a bit strange, but still an experience.

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Amsoldingen Basilica

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The Amsoldingen Basilica, attributed to Rudolf II of Burgundy and Berta of Alamannia, was built around 1000 on the site of an earlier 7th-century church and shows Lombard architectural influences. …

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Dorneck Castle Ruins

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The ruins are located in Dornach, Solothurn.
For hikers, the large fortress, which can be seen from far away, is easy to reach from all directions via well-developed and signposted …

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Ruins of Neu-Falkenstein Castle

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Neu-Falkenstein Castle was probably built in the early 12th century. In the 13th and 14th centuries it served as the fiefdom of the Counts of Falkenstein and Bechburg. The saffron …

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Frohburg Castle Ruins

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The Frohburg is the ruin of a rock castle in the municipality of Trimbach in the Swiss canton of Solothurn and is one of the largest medieval castle ruins in …

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Spiez Castle and Marina

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Spiez - a tranquil little town, idyllically situated on Lake Thun in Switzerland. The town, surrounded by imposing mountains, contains a historical treasure - Spiez Castle. It rises majestically on …

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The Top 20 Castles in Espace Mittelland

Thun Old Town and Castle

Aarburg Fortress and Old Town

Laupen Castle

Estavayer-le-Lac

Le Landeron Old Town

Amsoldingen Basilica

Dorneck Castle Ruins

Ruins of Neu-Falkenstein Castle

Frohburg Castle Ruins

Spiez Castle and Marina

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