Dorneck Castle is the ruin of a medieval fortification near Dornach in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. The choice of this location with its steep slopes makes access from the east, south and west difficult: accordingly, access to the complex was and is only possible from the north, from the direction of the castle courtyard.
Story
Although Dorneck Castle is first mentioned in writing from the middle of the 14th century, archaeological finds show that the fortress already existed from around the middle of the 11th century. At that time, this area belonged to the Freemen of Pfeffingen, who can therefore probably be considered the founders of the castle. The fortress then passed to the Counts of Saugern through family ties and then to the Counts of Thierstein by 1200. The castle was damaged in the Basel earthquake of 1356, but was quickly repaired and even expanded. In 1360, Dorneck was sold to Duke Rudolf IV of Habsburg.
Satanists under Dorneck
Beneath the Dorneck ruins there is a confusing network of secret passageways and bunkers. After the Second World War, the entrances were walled up. Children are said to have fallen victim to satanic rituals there. People were sacrificed, blood was drunk and cannibalism occurred. Many people believe this story, including psychiatrists, teachers, therapists and police officers. Nothing of the sort has ever been proven to be true.
Access
The ruins can be reached within minutes from the parking lot just below the ruins.
