Oberhofen Castle

Castle Oberhofen (museum) with the beautiful castle park directly at the Thunersee in the Kt. Bern.

Tip: walk to the walnut tree with picnic. See walnut highlight Eichfure / Erizbühlweg.

The romantic palace complex with the keep built around 1200 looks back on an eventful history of ownership. Bought by the Pourtalès family of counts from Neuchâtel and Prussia in 1844 and converted into a summer residence, the castle was given its current appearance.A museum has been set up inside since 1954, which deals with the history of the former residents. The oriental smoking room at the top of the tower offers a unique experience and a spectacular view over the lake and the mountains. The castle chapel with its impressive murals, which can be used for weddings and baptisms, dates from the 15th century.A tour through the many rooms of the castle leads to the traces of the previous owners and those who once lived in the castle. This includes not only the count families of the 19th century, but also the servants who looked after the well-being of the rulers. Under the title "Always at your service", an exhibition conveys the everyday life of domestic workers in a clear and interactive way.Attached to the castle is a 2.5 hectare park, which impressively shows the different trends in the history of garden art. Striking groups of trees, exotic shrubs, colorful flower arrangements and the view of the imposing mountain scenery above the lake make it one of the most beautiful gardens in the Alpine region.myswitzerland.com/de-de/erlebnisse/schloss-oberhofen-wohnmuseum-und-park

Entrance to the castle Oberhofen, Kt. Bern.Today, the castle is a museum designed to reflect the history of former residents.