Burgdorf Castle

Burgdorf Castle is a fortified complex on a hilltop overlooking the Emme river valley, featuring red brick walls and a strong defensive tower. The buildings now house a regional museum with local collections, a restaurant serving regional food, and event spaces.

Duke Berthold V built the castle around 1200 as the center of his rule. It later served the Counts of Kyburg as their main administrative seat until their power in the region ended in 1384.

The castle functions today as a regional gathering place where local heritage comes alive for visitors. You can see in the exhibition rooms how people of the Emmental region lived and worked in past times.

You can reach the castle on foot from the town center by following a paved path that leads up the hill. Most areas inside have wheelchair access, and parking is available near the entrances for visitors who need it.

The castle contains an original medieval dungeon in the basement that was uncovered during restoration work and shows how the structure was originally designed for defense. This hidden space is rarely visible and reveals how builders thought about protection in early medieval times.

Location: Burgdorf

Inception: 1200

Part of: list of cultural properties in Burgdorf

Address: Schlossgässli 1–8, 3400 Burgdorf

Phone: +41344261040

Email: museum@schloss-burgdorf.ch

Website: https://schloss-burgdorf.ch/de

GPS coordinates: 47.05500,7.62917

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48