Castles, palaces and museums

Discover 109 historic buildings from all regions of Switzerland, over 200 farm animals and traditional crafts - at Ballenberg you can immerse yourself in history with all your senses. The extensive grounds of Switzerland's largest museum are located between Hofstetten and Brienzwiler, above Brienz, in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. Exciting insights and pure Swiss tradition await you.

Oberhofen Castle will captivate you with its location right on the shores of Lake Thun, its romantic turrets and its magnificent garden. Take a trip back in time at the historical museum or stroll along the lake shore and enjoy the magnificent view over the lake.

Hünegg Castle offers you a glimpse into a world that has remained astonishingly alive – as if the residents had only left the castle for a short while: rooms furnished with original furnishings, playful details and direct access to the lake make a visit here a special experience.

Discover how tourism in the Bernese Oberland developed in Switzerland's only tourism museum.

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The impressive Thun Castle with its four towers has towered over the town since the 12th century. The fully preserved donjon is an important testimony to Zähringian architecture and home to the largest ceremonial hall of the High Middle Ages, the Knights' Hall. Exciting exhibitions on the history of the town and castle await you on the five floors of the Historical Museum. Discover valuable Thun artefacts, such as medieval antependia and spoils from the Burgundian Wars. The towers of the castle also offer unrivalled views of the mountains, the town of Thun and Lake Thun - an unforgettable experience for culture and history lovers!