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The Top 20 Castles in Bern-Mittelland

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 in Bern-Mittelland. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 27, 2025

Laupen Castle

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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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Grasburg Castle Ruins

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Largest castle in the canton of Bern, also very interesting valley with the scythe

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Schloss Münchenwiler

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Münchenwiler Castle - not far from the historic town of Murten - is located in the middle of a spacious park.
History: In 1081 the entire property was bequeathed to …

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Jegenstorf Castle

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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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Witteberg Castle Site

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The Witteberg castle site is located in the forest above the hamlet of Wittenberg near Golaten in the Bernese Seeland in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Undated, presumably medieval …

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Wyl Castle

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Historically first mentioned around 1146, the castle was an administrative seat for many years and since 2011 it has been owned by a foundation to preserve it. A wonderful castle.

You can find further information here: schloss-wyl.ch.

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Fraubrunnen Abbey and Castle

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A highlight of this tour is the Fraubrunnen Monastery. It is a former Cistercian abbey, located about 16 km north-northeast of the city of Bern. It is the seat of the district administration and a listed building of regional importance.

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Schwarzenburg Castle

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Sights, small castle surrounded by beautiful scenery on the edge of the village Schwarzenburg.

More information about visits and rentals: schloss-schwarzenburg.ch

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Utzigen Castle

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Beautiful courtyard. Those who do the Herzroute by bike are offered a free drink in the café. great gesture There is also an eBike charging station, but you have to bring your own charging cable.

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Münsingen Castle

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Münsingen Castle is surrounded by a beautiful park in the center of Münsingen. The castle complex was built in the 16th century and was built on the remains of the …

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Laupen Castle

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Schloss Münchenwiler

Jegenstorf Castle

Witteberg Castle Site

Wyl Castle

Fraubrunnen Abbey and Castle

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Utzigen Castle

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