Thun Castle

Robert Schär: Colour and expressivness
10 September 2022 – 08 January 2023

The exhibition provides an overview of the work of Robert Schär (1894-1973), a prolific artist from Steffisburg (Bern) whose work spans five decades. His characteristically powerful and expressive language soon won him recognition beyond the canton of Bern. Robert Schär designed stained glass cycles for at least 30 churches, including those of St. Mark’s and Nydegg in Bern and the town of Burgdorf, as well as for several school buildings.

Ghost stories at Thun Castle

Who knows the secret of the Sodbrunnen fountain in the castle courtyard? Did you know that the Knights’ Hall was also used for bowling in the Middle Ages? Do you know the legend of the White Lady? No? Then it’s high time that Sir Gerold took you on a night-time tour of the castle to tell you these and other spooky tales. The stories are supplemented with historical facts and explanations about the building and the workings of the castle over eight centuries.

Together, accompanied by a tour guide, you’ll make your way through the darkened castle. Illuminated by lanterns, the interiors of the Thun landmark appear quite differently than in daylight. Let yourself be surprised and ponder the mysteries as you go. Spooks and scares are guaranteed. The night-time tour begins at dusk at the Sodbrunnen fountain and lasts for 1.25 hours.

Public tours:

Saturday. 2 April 2022
Saturday, 7 May 2022
Friday, 3 June 2022

Start

21.00 hours

 

Group tours for companies and organisations with up to 20 people available on request.

 

Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration.

Become a knight

There are many ordeals to overcome before you are knighted. Just as in medieval times, your training takes place in three stages: first as a page, then a squire and finally a knight. And just as in the Middle Ages, you must undertake a knight’s quest to another castle. Possible destinations include Oberhofen Castle, Thun Castle and Spiez Castle. From May to October; for children aged 6 to 12; CHF 10.00 per knight’s pass.

Detective trail in the castle

There are clues hidden inside the castle. If the little detectives manage to follow these and solve all the puzzles, they can use the correct code to open the wooden chest inside the prison. The piece of evidence that awaits them inside can be exchanged for a small reward at the ticket desk.

Children’s birthday parties

Whether they want to be knights, princesses, dragon-slayers or treasure-hunters – at Thun Castle, children aged 7 to 12 can celebrate an unforgettable birthday.  With or without party buffet/barbecue, as desired. From CHF 200.00 all-inclusive. Max. 8 children plus 2 adult companions

The romantic castle grounds offer a stylish setting for your dream wedding. Towering over Thun, with views of the surrounding mountains, Thun Castle is a unique, picture-postcard idyll. The castle hill and the town of Thun have a shared history spanning more than eight centuries. An ideal place to make your eternal vows. Whether in the renovated rooms of the new castle or in lofty Thun Castle with its four towers and feudal knights’ hall, in the restaurant, in the banqueting rooms, lounges, castle courtyards or hotel: the unique atmosphere of this historical setting is palpable everywhere.

 

Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration

From the train station and the Thun boat landing stage, the castle can be reached in approx. 15 minutes via the Old Town and the castle steps or the church steps by the town-hall square.

From the Parking City Ost Schlossberg car park, the lift takes you directly up the castle hill