Schloss Oberhofen am Thunersee
Schloss 4, 3653 Oberhofen am Thunersee, Switzerland, Oberhofen am Thunersee
+41 33 243 12 35
schlossoberhofen.ch
TIPS: You can see most of it without buying a ticket, but if you want to see the garden, you'll need a ticket. The interior rooms are pretty boring. Overall, worthwhile to get ticket. Oberhofen Castle, on the shore of Lake Thun, combines neo-Gothic and Romantic architecture. Its oldest part, the round tower, dates to the 13th century, while later expansions in the 19th century added residential wings, steep roofs, turrets, and landscaped gardens overlooking the lake.
This is a charming place to visit, offering a variety of memorable experiences. The highlight is a stunning castle that combines historic architecture with modern renovations, creating a unique blend of the past and present. I particularly enjoyed the eerie ghost house attraction, which features detailed animatronics and immersive storytelling. Navigating the site is easy thanks to the well-marked bus routes, and the nearby lake offers breathtaking views, especially during sunrise when the water reflects vibrant colors. Overall, it's an engaging destination filled with beautiful sights and interesting attractions.
Went on a Friday with my parents and we loved it! The museum was very fun and interactive, we especially loved the kitchen section and the servants' quarters! The insides are also extremely beautiful and pared with the amazing view of Lake Thun :)) Also if your bank is raiffeisen the tickets are free!
Great visit, they had a lot of interactive rooms you could see what is going on at time rooms were remodeled in 1800's. Beautiful view of the lake.
Beautiful castle inside and out. The gardens outside are gorgeous. There are interactive exhibits. My son really enjoyed the kids story with the mouse hunt throughout the castle.
It is such a spectacular place to learn about the culture and peopled who lived within that castle ( owners and servants, etc). Located right on lake Thun. We were debating which castle that we should go amongst the 5 in the area, however, we were glad that we chose this. 5 flight of stairs with 2 sets -one for the servant and one for the owner that decorated with the red carpet. There is a beautiful garden and some what modern after countless times of renovation. There is information in each room that take the visitor back in time. There is also a hidden room that recites the background of this places - this room connects to the first dinning hall - next to the kitchen. It is easy to miss. Don't forget to visit the smoke room since the owner selectively had it in an Arabic style . I went to many castles but so far this is the best since it is so detail-oriented and the staff are super helpful. This won't cover in the swiss pass but if you have the visitor pass then you would get some discount. Plenty of parking lot available if you travel by car.