Top Things to do in Canton of Bern
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Top 10 Castles in Canton of Bern, Canton of Bern
Discover the best top things to do in Canton of Bern, Switzerland including Tellenburg, Jegenstorf Castle, Schloss Thun, Spiez Castle, Schloss Laupen, Oberhofen Castle, Schloss Hunegg Hilterfingen, Koeniz Castle, Oberhofen Castle, Trachselwald Castle.
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1. Tellenburg
2. Jegenstorf Castle
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Schloss Thun
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4.5 based on 413 reviews
The medieval castle above the town of Thun is a striking focal point at the entrance to the Bernese Oberland region. This almost completely preserved symbol of power contains the Knights' Hall, one of the few surviving halls of its type from the Middle Ages. Built at the end of the 12th century by the Dukes of Zahringen as a purely administrative castle, this striking building was extended by its new owners, the Bernese, with its impressive roof in the 15th century. The five floors of the castle now house a historical museum highlighting the region's history, as well as host temporary exhibitions on a variety of cultural, historical and current issues. Concerts and other public events are held in the intact knight's hall. The corner towers of Thun Castle provide an unforgettable view over the city of Thun, Lake Thun and the mountains.
Reviewed By 146lynnk - Port Coquitlam, Canada
A very interesting and reasonable visit for anyone interested in the history of the area, with the added bonus of spectacular views of the city, countryside and stunning mountains and lake. Very friendly staff. Try to park in the nearby underground parking.
4. Spiez Castle
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4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By J3919TFstevew
Spiez Castle is the amazing one in Switzerland high up looking over the Lake Thun and the views incredible and the mountains such a wonderful place to visit the castle is big inside the museum has so much to look at and the history fantastic we were pleased to come and visit worth the trip
5. Schloss Laupen
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
6. Oberhofen Castle
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4.5 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By r0landbrunner - Zurich, Switzerland
a very nice setting, just on the waterfront of the lake, and an impressive construction with a beautiful park around. definitely a must when visiting the region.
7. Schloss Hunegg Hilterfingen
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4.5 based on 53 reviews
HÜNEGG CASTLE A fairytale castle on the shores of Lake Thun Hünegg was built between 1861 and 1863 and is modelled after the ones of the French Loire region. The castle museum is dedicated to the residential decor of the Art Nouveau and Historicism periods and gives the impression that time has stood still since 1900. A carefully designed public park surrounds the castle and features native and exotic trees, many of which date back to the castle’s construction.
Reviewed By nodder64
Schloss Hünneg is really excellent. Untouched for around 100 years and with a vast array of artefacts on display, all in context. Good descriptions, including in English for the most part. The wood carving is particularly impressive. A beautiful location, easily accessible by public transport (Buses 21 and 25 from Thun, or a ferry on the lake). A nice cafe, with a basic selection of light snacks and drinks. Pretty gardens. Other reviewers have suggested an hour, but we had no difficulty in taking three hours to look around. Staff were very welcoming and guests are allowed to take photographs (no flash). Overall, some echoes of The Hill House (Glasgow, Scotland), Blackwell (Bowness-on-Windermere, England) and - to a lesser extent - Castle Drogo (Devon, England).
