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Dorneck Castle

Switzerland · 11th century

Dorneck Castle in Switzerland
Photo: Roland Zumbuehl · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Dorneck Castle is a castle in the municipality of Dornach of the Canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Text adapted from “Dorneck Castle” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Dorneck Castle ranks #5,153 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #63 of the 213 mapped in Switzerland. Founded 1050, it is older than 89% of the atlas's dated landmarks, one of 439 atlas entries founded in the 11th century. 20 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Basel, 9 km away. See how Switzerland compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dorneck Castle?

Dorneck Castle stands in Switzerland, at 47.47999°, 7.62808°.

When was Dorneck Castle built?

The atlas dates its founding to 1050. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

How famous is Dorneck Castle?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #5,153 of 9,035 worldwide, and #63 in Switzerland. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Dorneck Castle?

Hermitage with Birseck Castle ruins, about 1 km away.

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