The first place of interest on your trip is the enchanting Wildegg Castle, which you can glimpse from afar as you drive along an incredible scenic road.
The castle is a true jewel of the Baroque style, but even more incredible are its stunning gardens that are home to ancient and rare plants and will give you a taste of the scents of an old and delicate nature.
The castle has seasonal opening hours. For more information, see the official website.

Continuing to explore the ancient and magical castles in this area of Switzerland a must see is the very antique Habsburg Castle built as far back as the 11th century.
In addition to representing a very important historical interest being the cradle of the Habsburg dynasty, the castle is the custodian of a breathtaking view of the surrounding green country landscape set by the mighty Alps.
The castle is open year-round, and there is a free museum and a delightful restaurant inside. It is possible to park your car free of charge at the foot of the castle.
For more information see the official website.

Park your car just steps away from the ruins of Alt-Tierstein Castle, a unique place that has withstood the passage of time.
Walking through the ruins of Alt-Tierstein Castle surrounded by towering, verdant trees will catapult you into a cinematic setting that will remain indelible in your memory.
Before heading to your next destination, take a moment to breathe in the history of this enchanted place protected by a verdant forest.

Stop for lunch at this typical country inn nestled in the Swiss countryside that gives you a unique view.
At the Landgasthof Farnsburg restaurant you can enjoy succulent traditional Swiss dishes accompanied by fine wines selected directly from the restaurant's cellar. Here you can enjoy excellent plates of both fish and meat and even some vegetarian options, and at the end of the meal let yourself be tempted by the sinful desserts that the inn offers.
For more information see the official website of the restaurant.

Leave your car in the restaurant parking lot and set out to visit the ruins of Farnsburg.
Farnsburg Castle was a fortress that arose in the 14th century and today only very few traces can be seen that have survived time and battles; the last fascinating remnants of a monument that bears witness to history.
At the apex of the ascent to the ruins, a privileged view of the entire valley and, on a clear day, of the Swiss Alps will open up before you.

On the way back to the restaurant to pick up the car, stop to contemplate this huge linden tree imbued with history and magic, as it is estimated to be roughly 500 years old.

Park your car here to set out to discover your next destination.

Enter an enchanted forest to reach the ruins of this magnificent castle, which is a site of the Swiss Heritage of National Importance.
Walk through its impressive remains and close your eyes to go back in time and imagine the grandeur of this impressive work of human ingenuity.
Before returning to your car, stop to contemplate the jaw-dropping view of the valley that this incredible vantage point affords.

Get your car back to continue your roadtrip.

A must stop on your roadtrip to discover the castles of Switzerland is undoubtedly Dorneck Castle. Park your car within walking distance of the castle and immerse yourself in this beautiful atmosphere of peace and history.
This incredible castle, of which today remain impressive ruins set perfectly in the surrounding nature, covers a great historical and cultural interest.
Dorneck Castle arose in the very distant 11th century and endured several battles during its long life, before being (almost) destroyed in 1978 by French armies.
Today, walking through these ruins as well as retracing the most significant steps in Swiss wartime history gives you a sense of deep peace that has entirely replaced the cruelty of past wars.

Before heading to dinner a due stop is Kloster Mariastein, one of the most important abbeys in Switzerland, a pilgrimage destination from all over the world as this place is linked to a legend about the apparition of the Virgin Mary.
The abbey is a simply spectacular place, capable of conveying an absolute peace to round off your road trip in the best possible way.
Beyond the peace that inspires the place, the interior of the abbey is a riot of frescoes of rare beauty.

To end your trip treat yourself to dinner at Schloss Bottmingen, a true culinary journey to discover the sophisticated flavours of French cuisine within a fairy-tale location.
At Schloss Bottmingen you will have the opportunity to experience exquisite and refined cuisine forged by the creative minds of chefs Guy Wallyn and Chef Patissier Guillaume Amatu, who each time present you with the finest seasonal produce transformed into a feast of flavours.
For more information see the official website of the restaurant.