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The Top 20 Castles in Basel-Landschaft

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 Basel-Landschaft. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 18, 2025

Pfeffingen Castle Ruins

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beautiful ruins of a castle that has existed since the 11th century with a great view towards Basel

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Schloss Wildenstein

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The approximately 800-year-old Wildenstein Castle is a well-preserved hilltop castle and is owned by the canton of Basel-Landschaft. There are public guided tours from May to October, and the information trail around the castle is open throughout.

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The whole area very clean and well restored. From the large defense tower you can enjoy a wonderful view of the surroundings and the Black Forest.

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Bischofstein Castle Ruins

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Beautifully restored castle with an adventurous ladder to the castle tower.

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Birseck Castle

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Unfortunately, the castle is closed in winter, so be sure to check the opening times on the website!
Open for viewing from Easter to October 31 on Wednesdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Angenstein Castle

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Angenstein Castle is a medieval castle from the 13th century. Angenstein was always of strategic importance as the "outpost" of Basel and for the control of the Jura region. Over …

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Waldenburg Castle Ruins

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Burg Reichenstein

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Reichenstein Castle, a listed building, is ideal for sophisticated events in a special, historic setting with breathtaking views of the present-day border triangle of Switzerland, Germany and France.

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Schalberg Castle Ruins

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In the late 13th century the castle was built by the nobleman of Basel, the Schaler, on his own property. The castle was mentioned for the last time in 1452. …

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Farnsburg Castle Ruins

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The ruin Farnsburg lies between the villages Gelterkinden and Buus in the canton Baselland in Switzerland.

The ruin of the Spornburg is located at 734 m above sea level. M. …

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