Schloss Waldegg is a graceful baroque residence just outside Solothurn, built for a family that wanted country air without giving up status. Its rooms, garden terraces, and long approach make a neat contrast with the compact old town and its churches.
The visit is most rewarding if you enjoy domestic history and architecture rather than fortress drama. Go slowly through the interiors, then leave time for the gardens and the view back toward the Jura; on a fine day the setting does much of the work.