Thun Castle
Overview
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The museum castle
The donjon was built by the Zähring dynasty in the 12th century and was carefully rebuilt and adapted during Bernese rule in the 15th and 17th centuries. Of particular note is the intact ceremonial hall with impressive masses dating from around 1200.
The 23-metre-high roof built over the donjon has also been completely preserved. The castle museum, housed in the five large halls of the tower, contains a rich cultural and historical collection: two ecclesiastical tapestries from the 13th and 15th centuries, a coat of arms tapestry of Charles the Bold captured at Grandson and town banners from the period.
The special collection of rural ceramics with a pottery workshop and painter's studio focuses on Heimberg and Thun majolica.
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Wedding
This place is made for a glittering party. The historic Zäringer Castle has been renovated in recent years and offers various very interesting rooms.
What to experience
Museum tour of the keep (1-2 hours)
On 5 floors you will immerse yourself in the history of Thun: From the urban development in the basement to coats of arms and armour to the knights' hall on the 3rd floor. The Knights' Hall is one of the best-preserved representative halls of the High Middle Ages in Switzerland. From the corner towers you have a view of Thun, Lake Thun and the Alps.
- Good to know: The tour is accompanied by an audio guide in different languages.
- Tip: The Swiss Travel Pass entitles you to free admission to the Castle Museum.
Tower climb and view
From the 4 towers you have a fantastic view of Lake Thun and the Alps as well as the old town of Thun below. The towers are accessible by stairs. From Thun train station, you can walk to the castle via the old town and the castle stairs in about 15 minutes.
- Good to know: There are no public parking spaces directly at the castle.
- Tip: Sturdy shoes are recommended for the ascent.
Knights' Trail for families (1.5–6 hours)
Experience the Knights' Trail through the castles of Thun, Oberhofen and Spiez with your children between the ages of 6 and 12. In three stages – from page to squire to knight – a training level is completed in each castle. Each stage lasts 1.5 to 2 hours. If you pass all the tests, you will receive the knighthood.?
- Good to know: A separate pass is required for the Knights' Trail, available at the castle.
- Tip: Visit all three castles on Lake Thun and earn your knighthood.
General information
| Contact address |
Schloss Thun - Das Museumsschloss
Schlossberg 1 3600 Thun 033 223 20 01 info@schlossthun.ch |
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Group & pricing information
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Adults:
CHF 10.00 (museum castle) CHF 5.00 (special exhibition) CHF 15.00 (combined ticket) AHV/IV, students, apprentices, military: CHF 8.00 (museum castle) CHF 3.00 (special exhibition) CHF 11.00 (combined ticket) Children from 6 to 16 years: CHF 3.00 PanoramaCard/guest card and groups of 10 or more: CHF 8.00 CHF 3.00 (special exhibition) CHF 11.00 (combined ticket) With Kulturlegi: Adults: CHF 6.00 Children from 6 to 16 years: free of charge Swiss Museum Pass, Raiffeisen Membercard, Swiss Travel Pass and children under 6 years: Free of charge Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children): CHF 20.00 |
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Address
Schloss Thun
Schlossberg 1
3600
Thun
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)33 223 20 01
info@schlossthun.ch
schlossthun.ch
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