Collection Nobilis Estate – No. 11
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A captivating ensemble of medieval heritage and Baroque elegance
Where the River Aare first turns north at the foot of the Jura mountains, the magnificent castle »Collection Nobilis Estate – No. 11« crowns a rocky spur. From the property, spectacular views extend across fields and forests of the river valley, at the transition between the rural Jura region and the Swiss Plateau. The surrounding area is rich in castles and historic fortifications, including Habsburg Castle, the ancestral seat of the famous noble dynasty.
The picturesque castle complex is arranged around an inner courtyard with a central fountain and comprises two keep towers, a residential palace (palas), ancillary buildings and a surrounding defensive wall. Between 2012 and 2017, the estate was comprehensively and sensitively restored in accordance with heritage protection standards, resulting in a harmonious composition of medieval fabric, Baroque elegance and contemporary interventions. In total, the property offers 63 rooms with approximately 1,935 m² of usable space, set within more than 12,000 m² of grounds featuring panoramic terraces, hillside gardens and a small park.
Following the restoration, the rooms on the ground and first floors were prepared for high-end restaurant use as well as museum and exhibition purposes, while the second floor accommodates a high-quality residential apartment. Thanks to its flexible layout and lift access, the property allows for a wide range of uses — from a private family residence with generous space for (art) collections, to multi-generational living, or an exclusive estate combining residential, cultural or commercial functions.
The neighbouring village offers basic amenities, including a Volg store, a bakery, and primary and secondary schooling. Further shopping, cultural and educational facilities can be found in the nearby towns of Brugg, Lenzburg and Aarau. Despite its rural setting, the estate benefits from excellent transport connections: Zurich can be reached in around 30 minutes, while Basel and Bern are both under an hour away. The nearby railway stations of Wildegg and Brugg provide access to the national rail network.
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1645
2012 - 2017
- Family residence
- Multi-family house
- Multi-generational home
- Combined living and working
- Boutique hotel
- Restaurant use
- Museum / private collections
- Seminar facilities / offices / foundation headquarters
- Studios / ateliers
Castle grounds: 9’861 m2
Meadow plot: 2’152 m2
Total: 12'013 m2
ca. 1'781.4 m2
ca. 154.5 m2 (General)
ca. 1'935.9 m2
Total rooms: 51.5 rooms (bedrooms, salons and halls), divided into various residential and functional units.
Balconies, viewing terraces, courtyard with a fountain, gazebo
Several outdoor parking spaces
- Fully renovated
- Multiple lifts
- Versatile usage possibilities
- Cultural heritage of national significance
- Free-standing castle complex
- Historically valuable details carefully restored
- High-quality interior finishes
- Views of nature and the Aare Valley
- Beautiful elevated location
- Various representative salons and halls
- Generous floor plans throughout the castle
- Attractive inner courtyard
- Large panoramic terrace
- Multiple buildings forming the castle ensemble
The property at a glance
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The Jurapark Aargau and the Aare floodplains offer a wealth of outdoor activities, with natural forests and riverside landscapes inviting exploration. Hiking trails lead directly from the castle up into the Jura highlands, where breathtaking views stretch towards the snow-capped Alpine chain. A walk through the idyllic Schenkenberg valley offers the chance to sample local wines. Sports and wellness facilities are also within easy reach, including the nearby Bad Schinznach golf course and its historic thermal spa, complemented by modern wellness facilities.
The castle was first documented in 1301 as the property of the Lords of Kasteln. Over the centuries, it passed through the hands of various noble families, including the von Reinach, von Mülinen and Effinger families. Around 1650, the Effingers transformed the residential palace into a representative Baroque residence. During Bernese rule, the estate served as the seat of the regional bailiff. From 1928 to 1972, it was used as a retirement home. In 2010, the castle was acquired by an Aargau-based entrepreneur and comprehensively restored to open it as a museum.
Behind every corridor and every door unfolds a new world of richly decorated stucco or coffered ceilings, fine parquet floors, original doors, ornate tiled stoves, fireplaces and other exquisite historical details. In the similarly high-quality renovated exhibition spaces of the utility wing, whitewashed masonry contrasts strikingly with rustic timber beam ceilings.
Today, »Collection Nobilis Estate – No. 11« awaits its next custodians — dedicated new owners ready to write the next chapter in its remarkable history.










