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Wildenstein Castle (Bubendorf)

🇨🇭 Switzerland · 12th century

Wildenstein Castle (Bubendorf) in Switzerland
Photo: Freaktalius · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Wildenstein Castle (German: Schloss Wildenstein) is a castle in the municipality of Bubendorf in the canton of Basel-Land in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

The castle was acquired by the local council in 1995 and is now regularly used for cultural events.

Text adapted from “Wildenstein Castle (Bubendorf)” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Wildenstein Castle (Bubendorf) ranks #5,168 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #65 of the 201 mapped in Switzerland. Founded 1200, it is older than 77% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 563 atlas entries founded in the 12th century. 22 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Basel, 18 km away. See how Switzerland compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wildenstein Castle (Bubendorf)?

Wildenstein Castle (Bubendorf) stands in Switzerland, at 47.43015°, 7.73582°.

When was Wildenstein Castle (Bubendorf) built?

The atlas dates its founding to 1200. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

How famous is Wildenstein Castle (Bubendorf)?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #5,168 of 8,133 worldwide, and #65 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 Wildenstein Castle (Bubendorf)?

Ebenrain Château, about 6 km away.

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