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Ruine Pfeffingen
Pfeffingen, Switzerland, Switzerland
Ruine Pfeffingen is one of the largest castle ruins in Basel-Landschaft, perched strategically above Pfeffingen village in Switzerland to control the Laufental valley since the 11th century.
Built by the Schaler family of Basel knights around 1250 amid rivalries with local nobles, it endured sieges, destruction, and rebuilding through conflicts like the 15th-century Old Zürich War between Habsburgs and Swiss forces.
Restored in 2017 with an audio tour detailing its millennium of history, the site now welcomes visitors with panoramic views over Basel via accessible paths and informative signage.
Location
Waldschule 140, 4148 Pfeffingen, Switzerland
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