Bottmingen Castle

Bottmingen, Switzerland

Dating from the 13th century, Bottmingen castle is one of the few such buildings in Switzerland that are still intact. The first recorded mention dates from 1363, when it was owned by the Kämmerer family. These aristocratic servants to the Bishops of Basel are thought to have built the castle. In 1720, Johannes Deucher transformed the castle into an early-Baroque country manor in the French style. Although this structure has been almost entirely preserved, the basic form of the medieval castle is still visible. Today Schloss Bottmingen makes a wonderful setting for weddings, banquets and other festive occasions.

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Schlossgasse 9, Bottmingen, Switzerland
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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Switzerland

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www.basel.com

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4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Joanne Warren (10 months ago)
Fabulous food and service. Not cheap but worth every penny.
Nikolay Evstratenko (2 years ago)
Very good restaurant with delicious food and friendly staff.
Felix Keller (2 years ago)
Very nice park. I did not eat at the restaurant, but it looks nice too. There is a not much to do though.
Luke Oeding (2 years ago)
Amazing wine list, very delicious streak, perfectly cooked, excellent service and fantastic atmosphere. Also, very expensive. Worth it.
Vitor dos Santos (2 years ago)
Amazing terrasse! Quiet a distinctive and beautiful environment! Great food and a great service!
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