Discover the history of Thun Castle

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

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

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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