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Wildenstein Castle

Wildenstein Castle in Veltheim in the canton of Aargau is a medieval castle that was converted into a baroque residential castle from 1640 onwards. Its more than 700-year history ranges from the Lords of Rinach via the Bernese bailiffs to today's private foundation. The castle was extensively restored in 2012 and has been open to the public since 2015.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • Free entrance: No
  • Topic: Castle

Opening hours

Opening hours could not be found on the website.

Contact

Webpage
schloss-wildenstein.ch
Email
mail@schloss-wildenstein.ch
Address
Schlossweg 39, 5106 Veltheim

Access

Nearby stops

  • Veltheim AG, Wildenstein300 meters walking distance
  • Holderbank AG1450 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Olten
19m
Zürich HB
36m
Basel SBB
55m
Bern
1h 4m
Luzern
1h 8m

FAQ

  • When was Wildenstein Castle first mentioned in historical records?
    Wildenstein Castle was first mentioned in 1301 as an allod of the Schenken von Kasteln family.
  • What is the architectural history of the castle?
    The medieval castle was converted into a baroque residential castle from 1640 onwards under Hans Thüring Effinger. The castle was extensively and professionally restored in 2012.
  • Who owns Wildenstein Castle today?
    The castle is privately owned. Samuel Wehrli from Suhr acquired it in 2010 and made it accessible to the public after restoration in 2015. A foundation called 'Stiftung Schloss Wildenstein' was to be established for the renovation and maintenance of the castle.