Top 3 Castles around Bourrignon

A very interesting castle ruin. Very nicely located. There is still a lot to see. You can park at the manor farm in the valley below, and there is also a fantastic museum with finds from the castle in the former dairy building. If you want to know more about the castle, feel free to watch our documentary film (incl. archaeological finds). :) https://youtu.be/Cwtbbwm-tlo

The Vorbourg ruin towers above Delémont and offers an impressive view of the valley. The medieval castle was probably built in the 12th century and later abandoned. Today, remnants of walls and parts of the complex are still preserved. The site exudes a special, almost mystical atmosphere. Easily accessible via hiking trails, the ruin is a popular destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts. In combination with the nearby Vorbourg chapel, it makes for a rewarding excursion in the Jura.

A modern château – probably more culinary than historically significant...

A rather modern château in a beautiful location. It's especially popular as a restaurant.

The view from the top of the valley is breathtaking, and you can see far and wide. Just the right amount of time before the descent to Delémont.

Mörsberg Castle, sometimes called the "Alsatian Pierrefonds," contains impressive remains of the defensive structures surrounding its keep: the flanking tower, which defended the former lodge with several window openings, and the enormous vaulted cellar, more than 50 meters long.

According to the documents of the time, they were called the lower castle and the upper castle of Telsperg. It was only well after their abandonment that they took the name of Vorbourg from the now-defunct hamlet. They were inhabited by the knights of Telsperg, a family of minor feudal nobility, who later took over various responsibilities on behalf of the Bishop of Basel. The first mention of a castle only appears in a document from 1234. But from 1131, several knights of Telsperg are cited, mainly as witnesses. Located on the southwest ridge of the Soyhères pass, two buildings rose 150 to 200 meters above the Birs to monitor the passage of travelers.

Nestled in lush greenery, Morimont Castle was first mentioned in 1183 and controlled the upper Largue valley. It was destroyed during the Thirty Years' War by French troops. The site is currently closed to the public due to work. You will nevertheless be able to tour the ruins and see the interior of the castle and its vaulted cellar through the gates.