Burg Birseck

Burg Birseck is a castle in Arlesheim, Basel-Landschaft. Burg Birseck is situated nearby to the castle Ruine Mittlere Birseck, as well as near Reichenstein Castle.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Goetheanum and Ruine Mittlere Birseck.

Goetheanum

Arts center

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The Goetheanum, located in Dornach, in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland, is the world center for the anthroposophical movement. The term refers to two structures, the first was in use 1919 to 1922 and destroyed by fire; the second was completed in 1928 and is in use since. Goetheanum is situated 1 km southwest of Burg Birseck.

Ruine Mittlere Birseck

Castle

Ruine Mittlere Birseck

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Ruine Mittlere Birseck is a castle, which is situated 290 metres north of Burg Birseck.

Reichenstein Castle

Castle

Reichenstein Castle

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Reichenstein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Land in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. Reichenstein Castle is situated 520 metres north of Burg Birseck.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dornach and Reinach.

Dornach

Village

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Dornach is a municipality in the district of Dorneck in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.

Reinach

Town

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Reinach is a municipality in the district Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. Reinach is situated 3 km west of Burg Birseck.

Gempen

Village

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Gempen is a municipality in the district of Dorneck in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. Gempen is situated 3 km southeast of Burg Birseck.

Burg Birseck

Type: Castle
Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
Location: Arlesheim, District of Arlesheim, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude

47.49214° or 47° 29′ 32″ north

Longitude

7.62867° or 7° 37′ 43″ east

Elevation

504 metres (1,654 feet)

Open location code

8FV9FJRH+VF

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