Thun Castle, Medieval castle on Schlossberg hill in Thun, Switzerland.
The castle stands with four white towers at its corners, rising above the city with medieval fortifications constructed from local stone materials.
Duke Berthold V of Zähringen built the castle between 1180 and 1190, establishing it as a strategic stronghold to control regional trade routes.
The castle museum spans five floors within the tower, presenting exhibits that document the region's development across four thousand years.
Visitors can access the castle daily from February through October, with reduced hours on Sundays during winter months and special holiday schedules.
The Knights' Hall preserves its original medieval architecture, containing the historical court where the Bernese administered justice for several centuries.
Location: Thun
Part of: list of cultural properties in Thun (East)
Address: Schlossberg 1, 2, 3, 4, 3600 Thun
GPS coordinates: 46.76000,7.63000
Latest update: May 19, 2025 20:11
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