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Waldegg Castle

Schloss Waldegg is a baroque castle and museum in Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus near Solothurn, Switzerland. Built between 1682 and 1686 as a summer residence for the Solothurn patrician Johann Viktor von Besenval, the castle shows the France-oriented lifestyle of the Solothurn patriciate through richly decorated salons, paintings and original furnishings. The grounds include a baroque garden, an orangery parterre and a kitchen garden with old plant varieties. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

Schloss Waldegg offers children and families various ways to discover the castle and its history, including family tours and a digital picture puzzle tour. Children aged 6 to 12 can celebrate their birthday at the castle with a two-hour programme including crafting in the castle workshop or a treasure hunt. The museum regularly offers family workshops where children can get creative after a short guided tour.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Events and birthdays

Opening hours

From April to October the museum is open Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday from 14:00 to 17:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00; closed on Mondays and Fridays. In November it is open only on Sundays from 10:00 to 17:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
14:00-17:00 (April 1 to October 31)
Wednesday
14:00-17:00 (April 1 to October 31)
Thursday
14:00-17:00 (April 1 to October 31)
Friday
Closed
Saturday
14:00-17:00 (April 1 to October 31)
Sunday
10:00-17:00 (April 1 to October 31)
10:00-17:00 (November 1 to November 30)

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
0 CHF
Children up to 7 years free
7 CHF
In education / IV
7 CHF
Groups of 10 or more people
18 CHF
Families (1-2 parents with max. 5 children up to 16 years)
0 CHF
Free admission for school classes accompanied by teachers and for holders of the KulturLegi

Contact

Webpage
schloss-waldegg.so.ch
Email
waldegg@dbk.so.ch
Address
Waldeggstrasse 1, 4532 Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus

Access

Nearby stops

  • St. Niklaus SO750 meters walking distance
  • Feldbrunnen, Bahnhof800 meters walking distance
  • Feldbrunnen900 meters walking distance
  • St. Katharinen1100 meters walking distance
  • Solothurn, Hubelmatt1100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Olten
29m
Bern
45m
Neuchâtel
48m
Zürich HB
1h 6m
Basel SBB
1h 13m

FAQ

  • Are dogs allowed on the castle grounds?
    No, dogs are not allowed on the castle grounds.
  • Is eating and drinking allowed inside the museum?
    No, eating and drinking inside the museum is not permitted. Benches for picnics are available in the castle courtyard, and a public barbecue site is located 10 minutes away.
  • Can the museum be visited outside regular opening hours?
    Yes, guided tours outside regular opening hours are available on request for groups, with an admission of CHF 15 per person based on a minimum of ten participants.
  • Is there a digital scavenger hunt available at the museum?
    Yes, a digital scavenger hunt through the museum is available free of charge at the museum reception. It requires downloading the free Actionbound app.
  • Is the garden and castle café accessible without paying admission?
    Yes, no admission fee is charged for visiting only the castle café and the garden.