thunerseeSCHLÖSSER - Castle Oberhofen

Oberhofen Castle – Each visitor becomes a guest

The romantic castle complex with its keep from around 1200 AD reflects the history of its owners.

In 1844 the castle was bought and converted to a summer residence by the aristocratic Pourtalès family from Neuchatel and Prussia. Since 1954 the castle has housed a museum drawing on the history of its former residents. In the servants’ quarters are the restored bedrooms of the personnel who took care of the well-being of the count’s family during the 19th century. The Oriental smoking room at the top of the keep offers a unique experience with its spectacular view onto the lake and mountains. Dating from the fifteenth century is the chapel with its impressive murals.

The Oberhofen Castle park is one of the most magnificent gardens in the Alpine region. With its striking tree formations, exotic wood plants, covered walkway and colourful flower parterres, this historic landscape garden is an ideal oasis to linger and unwind.

Contact Schloss Oberhofen

Museum Schloss Oberhofen
Schloss 4 | Postfach 22
CH-3653 Oberhofen

T +41 (0)33 243 12 35
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www.schlossoberhofen.ch

Restaurant Schloss Oberhofen
Schloss 1
CH-3653 Oberhofen

T +41 (0)33 243 53 63
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www.restaurant-schlossoberhofen.ch

Directions

by car: highway A1 Zürich/Bern, direction A6 Bern/Interlaken; exit "Thun-Nord" in direction Thun "Zentrum"; direction Gunten/ Interlaken; oberhofen is the 3rd village after Thun. Please follow the sign "Schloss Oberhofen".

by train / bus: every 30 minutes from Basel, Romanshorn, St. Gallen, Winterthur, Zürich, Visp, Brig and Bern to train station Thun; Bus No 21 in direction Oberhofen - Interlaken Ost or Bus No 25 Sigriswil; Bus station Oberhofen Dorf

by boat: from Interlaken to Thun or vice versa, drop off at boat pier Oberhofen; the pier is next to the castle.

Opening hours

Museum

Season 2025: Sunday, 11th May to Sunday, 26th October 2024
Tuesday to Sunday | 11am – 5pm
Monday closed

Public holidays: 11am – 5pm

Lake side trail/ park

1st March to 30st March: 9am – 5pm (only lake side trail)

31st April to 24th May: 9am – 8pm
25th May to 27th July: 9am – 9pm
28st July to 14th September: 9am – 8pm
15th September to 26th October: 9am – 7pm
27th October to 14th December: 9am – 5pm

Restaurant Schloss Oberhofen

Wednesday to Sunday | 11am – 11pm
Sunday | 11am – 6pm
Monday/Tuesday closed

Admission fees

Museum
CHF 14.- per adult
CHF 12.- reduced (IV, students, groups from 10 guests, guest cards of the region)
CHF 6.- for children (6 - 16 years), free of charge for children (0 - 6 years)
CHF 20.- for families (2 adults with up to 4 children until 16 years)

CHF 20.- Family ticket A (1 adult with up to 4 children until 16 years)
CHF 30.- Family ticket B (2 adults with up to 4 children until 16 years)

Free of charge (card must be shown)

Swiss Museum pass, Oberhofner Museum pass, Raiffeisen card (Maestro / MasterCard / Visa Card, youth card), Swiss Travel Pass, Kulturlegi

Group offers: more information