Oberhofen Castle, Medieval castle on Lake Thun in Oberhofen am Thunersee, Switzerland
The stone castle rises directly from Lake Thun, featuring multiple towers, a lakeside park, and architectural elements from different construction periods spanning eight centuries.
The original structure, built in 1200 by the Freiherr von Oberhofen family, underwent modifications under various owners including the Habsburgs and Bernese patrician families.
The castle museum exhibits period furniture, artifacts, and fifteenth-century chapel murals that demonstrate the evolution of Swiss nobility through different eras.
Guided tours operate from April through October, with special flashlight tours available for families to explore the castle rooms and museum collections.
The castle combines a rare mixture of architectural styles, including a Burgundian tower room suspended over Lake Thun's waters.
Location: Oberhofen am Thunersee
Part of: list of cultural properties in Oberhofen am Thunersee
Address: Schloss 1–11, 3653 Oberhofen am Thunersee 3653 3653
Website: https://schlossoberhofen.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.72972,7.66861
Latest update: May 15, 2025 08:30
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