The museum castle · since 1888
Experience
the Middle Ages.
Overlook Thun.
Thun Castle is a medieval museum castle with four towers, one of the oldest castle complexes in Europe, with the most beautiful view over Thun — history you can touch. Run by the non-profit Schloss Thun Foundation.
New · Winter offer for companies and clubs
Winterstille – the castle all to yourselves
When the castle lies in its winter sleep, we open it exclusively for your group: a one-hour tour through the silent castle, followed by mulled wine or punch and Christmas biscuits in a very special atmosphere. Ideal for Christmas events – in German, English, French, Italian or Spanish.
CHF 700.– flat rate for up to 20 people · incl. admission and special opening · during the winter closure (November to January) · larger groups on request
Offers
Who is your visit for?
Families
Knights, riddles & detectives
Knights’ trail, detective game and the “Made in Thun” search game: hands-on history. The detective game and search game are included in admission; the knights’ trail costs CHF 10.– per pass.
Children 6–16 CHF 3.–, under 6 free
For families →
Schools
Castle life in the Middle Ages
Guided tours, modules and workshops for daycare centres, kindergartens and school classes – from kindergarten to year 9.
By prior booking
For schools →
Groups
800 years in one hour
Classic castle tours, themed tours and town–castle walks – in German, English, French or Italian.
Tours from CHF 160.–
For groups →
Film
From castle to castle
The Thun museum castle on film.
New at the castle
★ The Legacy of Murten –
Quest for the Golden Star
Conquer the medieval keep with map and amulet: ten riddles, two levels of difficulty, one golden secret – for families and teams. (Page in German.)
Special · For our guests from the USA & Canada
From the Castle Tower to the New World
In the footsteps of your Anabaptist ancestors: names like Yoder, Brenneman, Eshleman, Stoner or Amman lead back to Thun, the Emmental and the Simmental. Visit the tower where Anabaptists were once imprisoned.
Exhibitions
New · Until the end of January 2027
Walk in the Knights’ Hall: «Um der Ehre willen»
Noble travel in the Middle Ages, from Thun to Jerusalem – a walk in twenty stations, included in the museum admission.
Temporary exhibition
Changing themes in the Knights’ Hall
New perspectives on the region every year.
Venue hire
Knights’ Hall, courtyard & tower
Exceptional spaces for weddings, apéros, receptions and company events – proceeds go to the museum.
OK:GO · ACCESSIBLE
Visit
Opening hours
| February – March | daily 1.00 – 4.00 pm |
| April – June | daily 10.00 am – 5.00 pm |
| July – August | daily 9.30 am – 5.30 pm |
| September – October | daily 10.00 am – 5.00 pm |
| November – January | every Sunday 1.00 – 4.00 pm |
| 25 December – 10 January | daily 1.00 – 4.00 pm |
Getting here
How to find us
Thun Castle
Schlossberg 1
3600 Thun
10 min on foot from Thun station.
From the station or the old town, walk to the Old-town access – Parking City Ost, take the lift up to the Schlossberg and the last few steps to the castle – about 10 minutes, step-free. For the sporty option, straight up the church stairs (Kirchtreppe).
Open route →By car to the Schlossberg car park (Burgstrasse 17) – please do not drive up to the castle. From the car park, a few minutes on foot to the castle.
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Plain language
Welcome to Thun Castle
Thun Castle is a museum. It stands high above the town of Thun. You can look at the old rooms and the towers. From the castle you can see the lake, the town and the mountains.
Address: Thun Castle, Schlossberg 1, 3600 Thun.
Phone: +41 33 223 20 01.
E-mail: info@schlossthun.ch
Opening hours
- February and March: every day, 1 to 4 pm.
- April to June: every day, 10 am to 5 pm.
- July and August: every day, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm.
- September and October: every day, 10 am to 5 pm.
- November to January: every Sunday, 1 to 4 pm.
- 25 December – 10 January: every day, 1 to 4 pm.
Support us now
Support Thun Castle
With your donation you help to preserve the Thun museum castle and keep it alive for generations to come. Thank you very much for your support.
Tips from our partners
Discover more together
Thun Castle is part of strong networks. Here you’ll find what our partners are currently offering.
New · Audio app
The collections speak
The mmBE app takes you on a Grand Tour of more than 40 museums in the Canton of Bern, including the Burgundian armorial tapestry from Thun Castle.
Region
Five castles on Lake Thun
Hünegg, Oberhofen, Schadau, Spiez and Thun: five castles, five stories and many views of the Bernese Alps.
Switzerland
32 castles and fortresses
From Chillon to Bellinzona: Thun Castle is one of the Swiss Castles and joins them every year to invite you to Swiss Castles Day.
Thun
Culture in Thun
KULTURTHUN connects the city’s cultural institutions and artists. We are actively involved in the association.
Network
Partners & cooperations
Thun Castle is part of a strong network of tourism, culture and public authorities.
The Thun Castle Foundation thanks its funders
The Thun Castle Foundation can only fulfil its tasks thanks to diverse financial support and thanks all funders for their commitment and the trust placed in it.
The Thun Castle Foundation thanks its network partners
The Thun Castle Foundation thanks all network partners for their commitment and the trust placed in it.
