Oberhofen Castle
Schloss Oberhofen
A fairy-tale castle on the north shore of Lake Thun, with spires reaching out over the water. It is one of Switzerland's most photogenic lakeside castles.
Oberhofen Castle lies on the north shore of Lake Thun. It was founded in the 13th century, and in the 19th century Prussian nobility remodeled it in the Romantic style. A small spire jutting out over the lake is the most classic photo spot. Inside, the castle is a museum displaying the living rooms of noble families across several centuries, a Turkish-style smoking room and a chapel. The lakeside castle gardens are full of flowers and trees and are free to enter. Museum admission is about CHF 12. It is generally open from about May to October and closed on Mondays. Getting there: take a boat from Thun or Interlaken to Oberhofen pier, or take bus line 21. Across the lake, you can look back at Spiez Castle.
Opening hours
Approx. May–Oct, Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00; gardens open year-round