August 9, 2026 – August 16, 2026
Daily during the Solothurn Baroque Festival: Guided tour of the Besenval family’s summer residence
Johann Viktor von Besenval, the son of a Solothurn patrician, saw the most magnificent castles in Europe during his Grand Tour in the early 1660s. Twenty years later, well on his way to becoming the most influential man in Solothurn, Besenval set out to realize his dream of owning a castle. Inspired by French and Italian models, he had a Baroque masterpiece built just outside the city gates: Waldegg Castle—one of Switzerland’s most striking Baroque secular buildings, featuring magnificent gardens and avenues stretching far into the countryside.
On this guided tour, you’ll discover the magnificently furnished rooms of Waldegg Castle and hear fascinating stories about its former residents and their connections to the French royal court.
Guided tour with a member of the Waldegg Castle tour guide team
Language: German
Admission: CHF 10.-
Event as part of the Solothurn Baroque Days
Tickets are available on the Solothurn Baroque Days website.
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