The museum castle · since 1186
Experience
the Middle Ages.
Overlook Thun.
Four towers, one of the oldest castle complexes in Europe and the most beautiful view over Thun — medieval history you can touch.
Film
From castle to castle
The Thun museum castle on film.
Exhibitions
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.
TRAVELLERS’ CHOICE
SWISS LOCATION AWARD 2025
OK:GO · ACCESSIBLE
Visit
Opening hours
| February – March | Daily 13.00–16.00 |
| April – June | Daily 10.00–17.00 |
| July – August | Daily 9.30–17.30 |
| September – October | Daily 10.00–17.00 |
| November – January | Every Sunday 13.00–16.00 |
Getting here
How to find us
Schloss Thun
Schlossberg 1
3600 Thun
5–15 min on foot from Thun station and boat landing.
By car please use the Schlossberg-Parking (Burgstrasse 17) — do not drive up the Schlossberg.
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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: Schloss Thun, Schlossberg 1, 3600 Thun.
Phone: +41 33 223 20 01.
E-Mail: info@schlossthun.ch
Opening hours
- February and March: every day, 13.00 to 16.00.
- April to June: every day, 10.00 to 17.00.
- July and August: every day, 9.30 to 17.30.
- September and October: every day, 10.00 to 17.00.
- November to January: every Sunday, 13.00 to 16.00.
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.
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.
