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Farnsburg Ruins

The Farnsburg ruins, known as the "Queen of the Upper Baselbiet", are located above Ormalingen, Buus and Hemmiken in the canton of Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland. The castle was the seat of the Counts of Tierstein-Farnsburg in the 14th century and later became the bailiff's seat of the city of Basel. The imposing shield wall with its viewing platform offers panoramic views from the Vosges to the Alps. The ruins were comprehensively renovated between 2019 and 2023.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • Free entrance: Yes
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Ruins
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18

Opening hours

Opening hours could not be found on the website.

Contact

Webpage
archaeologie.bl.ch
Address
Buus

Access

Nearby stops

  • Buus, Untere Farnsburg2200 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Olten
30m
Basel SBB
35m
Zürich HB
1h 10m
Bern
1h 12m
Luzern
1h 18m

FAQ

  • Is the Farnsburg ruins freely accessible to the public?
    The Farnsburg was ceremonially handed over to the public on 10 September 2023 after a comprehensive renovation. The site is a cultural-historical monument of national importance and is freely accessible as an excursion destination.
  • What can visitors see at the Farnsburg ruins?
    The mighty shield wall with its viewing platform is the landmark of the Farnsburg and offers a great landscape experience with views from the Vosges to the Alps. The ruins include the Blue Tower, the long staircase, the chapel, the administrative building and the palas with shield wall.
  • Are there age restrictions for children visiting the Farnsburg ruins?
    The website does not mention any specific age restrictions for children. The ruins are an open-air excursion destination with new bridge structures and fall protection for improved visitor guidance.