Binningen Castle

Binningen, Switzerland

Schloss Binningen was built in the 1290s, originally as a moated castle. Two earthquakes destroyed the foundation walls, and the castle was almost burned to the ground. The castle was rebuilt as of 1414 but destroyed again in the wake of the Battle of St. Jakob in 1444. Over time, the castle has had several owners. A chronological list of the owners, along with their coats of arms, is displayed in the castle's gallery. The castle has belonged to the municipality of Binningen since 1960. Schloss Binningen is now home to a hotel and a well-known restaurant.

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Founded: 1290s
Category: Castles and fortifications in Switzerland

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4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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J • B • (3 months ago)
Mixed feelings about this place! The athmosphere is generally welcoming and comfortable! The service was alright and friendly. The main issue was the food! The poorly cooked duck was disappointing; it tasted old, its texture was very tough, the flavors seemed underdeveloped. The skin lacked the desired crispness, was a bit burbed, the presentation was OK but not what you would expect for such a restaurant. Unfortunately, my overall expectations were far away from a satisfying dining experience. The entry was OK but not exquisite either. The only great thing was the choclate sorbet.
Lukas K. (2 years ago)
One of the best restaurants in town! We loved everything - the food, drink, staff and ambience. A bit pricy but we are in Switzerland ?
Alexander Ball (2 years ago)
Beautiful Restaurant with nice Garden. Food and wine were very good last time. The tram is just nearby and so is the local "standsamt". Dinner is very very nice here too even though fairly expensive.
Juliana Perika (3 years ago)
Dinner on New Year's Eve was great. Several courses, a combination of new and unique tastes with simple ones, sophisticated presentation enriched with creativity, and professional service from the staff. Fantastic way to start 2021 with the family. Our rooms in the hotel were spacious, clean and quite. Definitely to recommend this place.
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