A tour of the medieval castle and its history museum takes you on a journey to the distant past. Find out more about Thun’s history right where it all began!
Rising majestically above the town from the Schlossberg, the four-towered 12th-century castle of the Zähringen family can be seen for miles. Discover the history of Thun’s unmistakable landmark on a tour of the castle. Inside the five great halls of the tower (keep), you will uncover treasures and historical and cultural highlights from the castle and the medieval city. The castle’s pièce de résistance is the knight’s hall, Switzerland’s best preserved late-medieval state room. Go on a journey of discovery with a Thun City Guide and delve into a bygone era. On the tour you will find out more about the castle and its medieval treasures.
Public castle tours
“Castle” group tour
Further guided castle tours
You can discover Thun Castle on a variety of themed tours. In addition to the castle tour and the town and castle tour, you can also choose from specialized tours that delve deeper into individual aspects of history. These include guided tours of the court and prison, the role of women in regional history, faith and power, the history of the castle’s construction and use, and aristocratic life on Lake Thun. The offer also includes historical themed tours on the people of Zähringen and Kyburg, glimpses behind the scenes in the collection depot and special experiences such as “Night in the Museum”. The one- to two-hour tours are available in different languages and are ideal for groups.
Offers for groups | Offers for school classes | Offers for children and families
To ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please note
Rising majestically above the town from the Schlossberg, the four-towered 12th-century castle of the Zähringen family can be seen for miles. Discover the history of Thun’s unmistakable landmark on a tour of the castle. Inside the five great halls of the tower (keep), you will uncover treasures and historical and cultural highlights from the castle and the medieval city. The castle’s pièce de résistance is the knight’s hall, Switzerland’s best preserved late-medieval state room. Go on a journey of discovery with a Thun City Guide and delve into a bygone era. On the tour you will find out more about the castle and its medieval treasures.
Public castle tours
Information about public castle tours can be found in the Thun Castle agenda.
“Castle” group tour
Book a private tour and discover the history of Thun in the place where it all began. Choose a topic or the classic tour and step back into the Middle Ages. Book here
Further guided castle tours
You can discover Thun Castle on a variety of themed tours. In addition to the castle tour and the town and castle tour, you can also choose from specialized tours that delve deeper into individual aspects of history. These include guided tours of the court and prison, the role of women in regional history, faith and power, the history of the castle’s construction and use, and aristocratic life on Lake Thun. The offer also includes historical themed tours on the people of Zähringen and Kyburg, glimpses behind the scenes in the collection depot and special experiences such as “Night in the Museum”. The one- to two-hour tours are available in different languages and are ideal for groups.Offers for groups | Offers for school classes | Offers for children and families
Your highlights at a glance
- Tour through the medieval castle and its history museum
- Your perfect photo: the impressive view from the tower over the city, Lake Thun and the mountains
- Group tours in German, English, French and Italian available upon request
To ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please note
- Take a bottle of water with you to refill at a fountain in Thun – drinking is healthy
- Book a private city tour for you and your friends, family, or colleagues. You can combine your group tour with an aperitif or a meal.
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Suitable for the Elderly
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