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title: "Strättligburg"
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description: "The gunpowder tower can already be seen from a distance. Climb up the stone staircase to Strättligburg to enjoy the view over the deep-blue waters of Lake Thun. Not only that: The tower and courtyard make unusual venues for special occasions and are available for hire.The medieval ruins above Gwatt date from the 13th century and are all that’s left of the ancestral seat of the Barons of Strättligen. After the castle was destroyed, a gunpowder tower was built in 1699. Take a walk to the historic ruins and the imposing tower to enjoy the view over Lake Thun. Strättligburg is one of the most unusual events venues in Thun, and the tower and courtyard with covered fire pit can be hired for a special occasion.Your highlights at a glanceWalk to the ruins of the medieval castleHire the tower and courtyard with covered fire pit for a special occasionView to the impressive tower and over the deep-blue waters of Lake ThunTo ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please notePlan your journey by car or busFor special occasions, book the castle well in advanceStair access to Strättligburg"
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Strättligburg
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Strättligburg in Thun

- Point of view
- castles/ruins
- monuments
- summer
- winter

Visit the fascinating ruins of the historic castle

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**The gunpowder tower can already be seen from a distance. Climb up the stone staircase to Strättligburg to enjoy the view over the deep-blue waters of Lake Thun. Not only that: The tower and courtyard make unusual venues for special occasions and are available for hire.**

The medieval ruins above Gwatt date from the 13th century and are all that’s left of the ancestral seat of the Barons of Strättligen. After the castle was destroyed, a gunpowder tower was built in 1699. Take a walk to the historic ruins and the imposing tower to enjoy the view over Lake Thun. Strättligburg is one of the most unusual events venues in Thun, and the tower and courtyard with covered fire pit can be hired for a special occasion.

### **Your highlights at a glance**

- Walk to the ruins of the medieval castle
- Hire the tower and courtyard with covered fire pit for a special occasion
- View to the impressive tower and over the deep-blue waters of Lake Thun

### **To ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please note**

- Plan your journey by car or bus
- For special occasions, book the castle well in advance
- Stair access to Strättligburg

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Eligibility

- Suitable for any weather
- for Class
- for Children of all Ages

Contact person

Amt für StadtliegenschaftenIndustriestrasse 2

3600 Thun

License (master data)

Interlaken Tourismus

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- Tours
    
    10.28 km
    
    
    - Hiking Trail
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    8.15 km
    
    
    - Hiking Trail

Contact

**Strättligburg**

Burgunderweg

3645 Gwatt