Waldegg Castle

The historical rooms show how the ambassadors of the kings of France and the ruling families of Solothurn struggled for influence, profited and served.

Among the numerous country estates of the Solothurn patriciate, Waldegg Castle is the most beautiful and extensive. Two tree-lined avenues lead to the elevated castle with its baroque gardens. This property of national importance was built between 1682 and 1686 by Schultheiss Johann Viktor von Besenval. The castle came into the possession of the Canton of Solothurn in 1963.

The permanent exhibition, which was renovated in 2013, is dedicated to a core theme of Solothurn's history. The historical rooms show how the ambassadors of the kings of France and the ruling families of Solothurn struggled for influence, profited and served. With its richly decorated salons, paintings and furniture from the 17th to 19th centuries, the museum also illustrates the French-oriented lifestyle of the Solothurn patriciate. On display are originals closely associated with the von Besenval family and the von Sury founding family.


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