Historical Switzerland

Burgdorf Castle © Jan Geerk

Intro

Switzerland’s castles and fortresses beckon with splendidly flowering gardens, airy battlement walkways and prodigious halls of knights. Take a trip back in time to view some long-gone everyday lifestyles.

Castles & palaces

In Switzerland there are numerous castles, noble houses and domains once built and inhabited by the upper classes. These buildings are often architectural jewels; some of them are copies of residencies of the European aristocracy.

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Monasteries & churches

After the Romans swept into Switzerland in the 4th century, large swathes of the lands that had been conquered were quickly converted to Christianity. This is also reflected in our towns and villages, as virtually no place today is without at least one impressive house of God.

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In the footsteps of the Romans

These Romans are crazy, right? Wrong – after all, they were not only instrumental in the development of the Western world, but also demonstrated great taste by conquering the territory that is present-day Switzerland. The legacy of their 500-year rule can still be admired in many places today.

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Historic buildings

Fairytale castles, mighty fortresses, romantic châteaux – Switzerland has them all in abundance.

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Association of Swiss Castles

Switzerland is home to a variety of unique castles and fortresses. The “Association of Swiss Castles” provides an overview of the various options available to tourists, sets quality standards and offers national and international guests a reliable guide to castle experiences throughout Switzerland.

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Historic excursions

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Wöschwiiber Tratsch

Blast off to the stars

Gotthelf-Märit

Travel back in time - Emmental

A great past at the crossroad of the alps

Cultural variety and old traditions

Between tradition and modernity

Val Bavona

Tschlin

Story of a Medieval Village

Fang Village Tour and Exhibition

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Solothurn Discover Solothurn

Stay in one of the freshly renovated rooms at the charming Hotel Baseltor in Solothurn Included in... from CHF 200

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valid: 10.04.2026 - 28.06.2026

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Herzogenbuchsee Wellness / Gourmet package at the Swiss Historic Hotel

Spend a pampering / wellness day at the AquArenA Herzogenbuchsee including bio- & Finnish sauna,... from CHF 319

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valid: 10.04.2026 - 23.12.2026

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Intro

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Historic excursions

Wöschwiiber Tratsch

Blast off to the stars

Gotthelf-Märit

Travel back in time - Emmental

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A great past at the crossroad of the alps

Cultural variety and old traditions

Between tradition and modernity

Val Bavona

Tschlin

Story of a Medieval Village

Fang Village Tour and Exhibition

Offers

Solothurn Discover Solothurn

Herzogenbuchsee Wellness / Gourmet package at the Swiss Historic Hotel

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