Education — Groups
Offers for groups
Classic castle tours, themed tours and town-and-castle walks: in about an hour — or in detail over two — we bring 800 years of history to life.
These offers are aimed at adults and groups – not at kindergartens and school classes. School offers can be found under Schools. For all tours, castle admission of CHF 10.–/person is added (from 10 people CHF 8.–).
The classics
CHF 160.–
Castle tour
Through space and time – 800 years in 60 minutes. A comprehensive overview of castle and museum.
CHF 200.–
Town and castle tour
The classic: a tour through Thun’s old town and the castle with its historical museum.
Themed tours
CHF 160.–
Under lock and key
On the trail of justice and the prison.
CHF 160.–
HERSTORY
Strong women in the history of Thun and the Bernese Oberland.
CHF 160.–
Faith and power
On the trail of saints, donors, reformers and Anabaptists.
CHF 160.–
From the Castle Tower to the New World – Anabaptist heritage tour
In the footsteps of your Anabaptist ancestors – Thun, the Simmental and the Emmental, with the tower prison where Anabaptists were held. Designed for guests from the USA and Canada. Learn more →
CHF 160.–
Before Sisi – The Swiss Road to the Habsburg Crown
Dukes, counts and kings: the duke who was almost emperor, the mighty counts of Kyburg and the rise of the Habsburgs – with the enigmatic executioner’s sword. The anchor of the Road of Dynasties from Bern to Habsburg Castle. Learn more →
CHF 160.–
On the timber trail through Thun Castle
A search for the conversions and the dynamic building history of the castle.
CHF 160.–
On horseback yet bankrupt
Noble life on Lake Thun.
Special offers
from CHF 15.–
Treasure Quest
In search of the Golden Star of Thun – for groups of up to 6 people. Adults CHF 20.–, children (up to 16) CHF 15.– plus admission. Enquiries: info@schlossthun.ch
CHF 160.–
Tour of the collection depot
A look behind the scenes: where our precious treasures are stored and cared for.
CHF 490.–
Night at the museum
Ghost stories by lantern light. Learn more →
Town & castle tours
CHF 200.–
History of the Zähringen
On the trail of the Zähringen in the town and castle of Thun.
CHF 200.–
History of the Kyburg
The Kyburg in Thun: the history of town and castle.
CHF 200.–
History of tourism in Thun
Discover the rich history of tourism in the town of Thun.
Good to know
- Special opening: tours outside opening hours for a fee of CHF 50.–.
- Audioguide: bookable optionally (CHF 5.–) in DE, FR, IT, EN and Chinese.
- Catering: combine your tour with regional cuisine from our Thun partner businesses – or an apéro in the castle courtyard. Culinary offers →
Booking & documents
Reservations: Therese Graber, visitor service
info@schlossthun.ch · +41 33 223 20 01
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Plain language
Tours for groups
Are you coming as a group? Then there are suitable tours. A person shows you the castle and the museum.
- There are different themes, for example the prison, strong women or building history.
- A tour lasts 1 or 2 hours.
- It costs from 160 francs. Admission is added.
Would you like to book? Fill in the form or call: +41 33 223 20 01.