The lords of Münch built Landskron Castle at the turn of the 14th century. Unfortunately, it was destroyed by the Basel earthquake of 1356. Landskron was rebuilt as a fortress in the first half of the 16th century to defend against Solothurn’s expansionist policies. The castle passed to France in 1639. In the late 17th century, a border fortress with a state prison was built, which remained in use until the French Revolution. Around Christmas 1813, Landskron was captured by Bavarian troops as part of the Wars of Liberation. In 1814, a fire largely destroyed the castle. The imposing donjon (residential and defensive tower) was spared.
Volunteers were able to secure the most vulnerable parts of the ruins after World War II. In 1983, the ruins were purchased by the Pro Landskron Association. With government support in the years that followed, the association restored the tower and the remaining walls to good condition.
The entire complex is divided into the former outer bailey with its outer moat, the inner bailey, and the fortification ring.
From Leymen, follow the signs for “Chateau du Landskron” to the parking lot in the hamlet of Tannwald. From there, the castle is an easy ten-minute walk away.
(Content from https://www.schwarzbubenland.info/kultur/burgen-schloesser/burg-landskron/)
