Excursions - Oberhofen (Bernese Oberland)

Picturesque Oberhofen Castle is situated on the shores of Lake Thun. A branch of Bern's Historical Museum, it houses today an important exhibition of Bernese living.

Picturesque Oberhofen Castle is situated on the shores of Lake Thun. A branch of Bern's Historical Museum, it houses today an important exhibition of Bernese living.

The emphasis of one of Switzerland"s most impressive private art collections of the 20th century is placed on paintings, drawings and graphic art from Bern, and in particular from the Lake Thun region. The art works were collected by Hans and Marlis Suter.

In the main house of the Wichterheer Manor in Oberhofen, established in 1518, all guests are conducted through the magnificent collection, they can listen to the mechanical musical instruments and learn a lot about measuring time and the technology of watchmaking with the help of timepieces and clocks from seven centuries.