Old castle Bümpliz

The castle features a square gatehouse tower, stone walls, and multiple wings arranged around a central courtyard within the Bern metropolitan area.

Originally established around 900 as a Burgundian royal estate, the site transformed from wooden structures to stone fortifications during the 13th century.

The castle demonstrates the evolution of Swiss defensive architecture, transitioning from a military stronghold to an administrative center under the Erlach family.

The castle contains a restaurant and functions as a venue for ceremonies, weddings, and community gatherings in the Bümpliz-Oberbottigen district.

After serving as a mental health facility in 1839, the castle separated patients by behavior, housing calmer individuals in the new castle and others in the old structure.

Location: Bern

Part of: old and new castle Bümpliz

Address: Bümplizstrasse 89, 3018 Bern 3018 3018

Website: http://schloss-buempliz.ch

GPS coordinates: 46.94416,7.39196

Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:30