The Weissenau ruins are the largest and best preserved castle ruins in the Bernese Oberland. It was once built as an imperial castle to control the movement of goods across …

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June 28, 2022

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The Weissenau ruins are the ruins of a medieval lowland castle in the municipality of Unterseen in the canton of Bern from the 13th century.
From the castle tower you have a wonderful view over Lake Thun and the Niesen.

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Arno

July 14, 2018

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The ruin itself is not breathtaking, but the surroundings already.

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1. View of Unterseen – Aare bridge near Interlaken loop from Interlaken Ost

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2. Neuhaus Lido on Lake Thun – Bridge over the Aare loop from Ruine Weissenau

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3. View of Unterseen – View of Lake Brienz loop from Ruine Weissenau

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Elevation 560 m

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Location: Unterseen, Verwaltungskreis Interlaken-Oberhasli, Interlaken-Oberhasli, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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View of Lake Thun and Niesen from Weissenau Castle Ruins

1. View of Unterseen – Aare bridge near Interlaken loop from Interlaken Ost

2. Neuhaus Lido on Lake Thun – Bridge over the Aare loop from Ruine Weissenau

3. View of Unterseen – View of Lake Brienz loop from Ruine Weissenau

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