Burg Rotberg - Mariastein, SO, Switzerland
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fi67
N 47° 27.910 E 007° 29.060
32T E 385776 N 5257972
A ruin of a castle of the 12th century was restored and turned into a youth hostel in the 1930s.
Waymark Code: WMA4PA
Location: Solothurn, Switzerland
Date Posted: 11/16/2010
Views: 9
The castle Rotberg was built before 1200 by the family of Rotberg, they gained wealth and influence in the city of Basel and moved there in the 13th century, their former home was left abandoned.
The oldest documents that mention this castle are from 1413, it was already a ruin then.
In the early 1930s the plan evolved to create a youth castle on Rotburg, inspired by similar projects in France and Germany. Due to generous donations the restoration work could start in 1933. Unemployed adolescents rebuilt the castle after the plans of architect Eugen Probst. In November 1935 the castle opened as a youth hostel.
Details (from the website):
Open March - Mid-December
Check-in: 05.00-09.00 pm
Check-out: 08.00-10.00 am
Accommodation:
4 rooms with 2 beds
3 rooms with 10 beds
1 room with 12 beds
1 room with 14 beds
1 room with 16 beds
A total of 80 beds.
Shower/WC on the floor.
Catering
Breakfast buffet (incl.)
Varied evening meal on request
Lunch and packed lunch on request
Special menus and events on request
Self-service kitchenette for groups available (only on reservation)
Infrastucture
A knight's chamber with cheminee for 45 people
2 recreation rooms for 40 and 50 people
Playground with barbecue and table tennis
Table football in the inner ward
TV-video, DVD, flip chart, screen
Various games for groups
Hiring of the entire youth hostel or of rooms on request
Prices:
Multi-bed room CHF 27.70
Room with 2 beds CHF 37.70
(37.70 / 43.70 for non-mebers)
Address:
Jugendherberge Mariastein
"Burg Rotberg"
Mariastein, SO Switzerland
4115
Website (if any): [Web Link]
Age Restriction: no
Membership Restriction (reduced rate for members): yes
Work/chores required to stay here: no
Family rooms available: yes
Amenities: Free breakfast is included
Linens provided: yes
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Price: Inexpensive (less than a budget motel)
Single rooms: Not listed
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