Panzermuseum Thun

Panzermuseum Thun is a military museum in Switzerland displaying over forty tanks and artillery pieces from various nations. The vehicles are arranged in an outdoor facility on a weapons range, where visitors can walk among them.

Many of the tanks on display date from World War II and were brought to Switzerland by French authorities after 1945. The collection documents different phases of tank development from the war through the postwar period.

The collection reflects how different nations developed armored warfare technology over the decades, showing the progression of military engineering across Europe. Walking among these vehicles helps visitors understand the technical choices that shaped military conflicts.

Swiss citizens can visit during weekday hours, but foreign visitors need to register in advance and arrange a military escort. Since the museum sits on a weapons range, visitors should confirm access rules and opening hours beforehand.

A German Tiger II tank has been on permanent loan at the museum since 2007 and is one of the rarest vehicles in the collection. This model was one of the most technically advanced machines of World War II and draws considerable visitor interest.