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Alt-Schauenburg

Alt-Schauenburg is a preserved castle ruin on the rugged rock summit «Chleiflüeli» near Frenkendorf in the canton of Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland. The compact castle complex with a thick shield wall was built around 1275 by the Lords of Schauenburg and abandoned after its destruction in the Basel earthquake of 1356. The ruin was excavated and conserved in 1976/77. Finds include fragments of various medieval stoves and a clay figurine of a noble lady.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • Barrier free: No
  • For rainy days: No
  • Free entrance: Yes
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Ruins

Opening hours

Open without restriction (freely accessible at all times).

Admission fees

0 CHF
Adult admission

Contact

Webpage
burgenwelt.org
Address
Frenkendorf

FAQ

  • How do I reach the Alt-Schauenburg ruin by car?
    Leave the A22 expressway through the Ergolz valley between Liestal and Frenkendorf and follow the Schauenburgerstrasse west towards Arlesheim. Free parking is available at the roadside above Bad Schauenburg, from where a marked hiking trail leads steeply uphill to the ruin.
  • How long does the hike from Pratteln to the ruin take?
    From Pratteln station, following the marked hiking trail, the walk to the ruin takes about 80 minutes.
  • Is the ruin accessible for wheelchair users?
    No, wheelchair access to the ruin is not possible.
  • Are there any facilities such as restaurants or overnight accommodation at the ruin?
    No, there is no gastronomy, public rest area, or overnight accommodation at the ruin.