Guided tours of the Castle and Park
General Castle Tour
A general tour of the castle offers insight into the 800-year history of the building and its owners. The tour takes you from the medieval room with its dungeon, via the residential area, to the top of the keep where you find the Oriental smoking parlour with its spectacular view of the lake and mountains.
In English, German or French | Duration: 1 hour | CHF 150.– plus entrance fee
Always at your service
Beneath the roofs of the romantic 19th century castle by the lake were not only the dwellings of the nobility, but also their servants. Whoever enters the servants’ quarters, with the bedrooms of the service personnel, is immersed into a previously unknown history, which, though part of the castle, has been in its shadow. During the tour of the new permanent exhibition, visitors will obtain insight into the everyday life of the aristocratic family’s domestic staff.
In English, German or French | Duration: 1 hour | CHF 150.– plus entrance fee
Royals in Oberhofen
During their stays on Lake Thun, the count's family also received illustrious guests from Europe's high nobility and royal houses. During the tour, you will experience how these glamorous visits came about and how the royalty explored the castle. Find out what it meant for the hosts and the household servants of the time to meet the "high visitors" with the expected hospitality.
In English, German or French | Duration: 1 hour | CHF 150.– plus entrance fee
Castle park tour
The Oberhofen Castle park is one of the most beautiful gardens in the Alpine region. During the tour of the park you will learn about its history and design as well as the issues regarding the preservation of such a facility.
In English and German | Duration: 1 hour | CHF 170.–
Tour of the cold winter castle
What does the castle look like during its winter break? A glimpse behind the scenes. Please wear warm clothes.
In German only, upon request, November to February.
Package price up to 20 people: CHF 300.– | up to 30 people: CHF 400.–
Good to know:
- Max. 25 persons per tour (several tours can be organized at the same time)
- Pre-registration at least 7 days in advance
