The Top 20 Castles around Bern
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20
beautiful castles to choose from around Bern. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Bern. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 6, 2025
Nice town with Laupen Castle. At Schloss Laupen there is the possibility of sleeping in simple mattress dorms for a maximum of 24 people. More information here: stiftung-schlosslaupen.ch/uploads/docs/Uebernachtung_Schloss_Laupen.pdf?action=purge.
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The Balmfluh castle ruins are clearly visible from the trail. It's worth getting off your bike for a moment and taking a look at the old walls.
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Largest castle in the canton of Bern, also very interesting valley with the scythe
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Burgdorf is a small town worth seeing
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Burgdorf Castle sits enthroned on a mighty rock. Around 1200, Duke Berchtold V of Zähringen had the older castle replaced by today's mighty palace. At that time, Burgdorf was one …
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A visit is well worth it, in the castle park there is also a very good cafe to spend some time and to eat.
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The beautiful Waldegg Castle was built at the end of the 17th century. Back then, it served as the summer residence of the mayor, Johann Viktor I von Besenval. Today, …
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Probably from the early Middle Ages to the fire of 1383, the rather large castle of the Bucheggberg counts and their descendants stood on the hill. The present tower was …
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A beautiful little castle surrounded by waterways. A nice place for walking or for festivities.
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Ruins are always interesting even if only wall remains are left.
Here is a short excerpt from Wikipedia on Grenchen Castle / Bettleschloss:
"In the beginning, the Höhenburg consisted of …
Here is a short excerpt from Wikipedia on Grenchen Castle / Bettleschloss:
"In the beginning, the Höhenburg consisted of …
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