ヴィッサヘンの洞窟・トップ5

Key Dates 1190: Founding of the Teutonic Knights during the Siege of Acre in the Holy Land during the Crusades 1225: The noble Lütold von Sumiswald donates land and money to the Order with the stipulation that a hostel for pilgrims and the poor be built Construction of a castle with an associated farm on the Nagelfluh rock at its current location 1528: During the Reformation, the castle's function as a house of worship is abolished 1530: The castle is confiscated by the State of Bern 1698: Bern acquires the castle from the Teutonic Knights and establishes a bailiwick 1730: A large part of the building is destroyed by a major fire The castle is rebuilt under master builder Niklaus Schiltknecht and commissioned by the State of Bern 1798: End of the bailiwick In the approximately 100 years, 19 bailiwicks ruled Sumiswald Castle (coat of arms in today's Knights' Hall) 1812: Acquisition by the municipality Sumiswald Establishment of a workhouse and poorhouse One of the Canton of Bern's five emergency hospitals is housed in one part of the building. 1978-1982: Renovation and opening of a nursing home. 2016: Closure of the nursing home (the Health and Welfare Directorate no longer issues permits).

Gives more than 100 views of the castle

Trachselwald Castle cannot be reached by public transport. Entry is free. But be careful! Trachselwald is not wheelchair accessible. Although parts such as the keep, the castle courtyard and the castle garden are open to the public, caution is still required when entering the keep. Enter at your own risk! warns a sign. And rightly so. The wooden steps are a bit worn and the last part below the top of the tower consists of a stone and extremely narrow spiral staircase passage with some high steps that only has space for one person. People with a tendency towards claustrophobia or hikers with backpacks will have a hard time. Crossing the stairs is impossible. But you are rewarded with a great view.

NB! You walk a lot in open areas, without shelter. Better not when it's very hot! Other than that, a nice walk!

(Not to be confused with Trachselwald Castle nearby!) The sleep lock is in the tower. We stayed and had breakfast well and cheaply. Next to the castle is a mini brewery www.proBIERmi.ch and a farm with calf rearing.

(not to be confused with Trachselwald Castle nearby!)

At the outdoor exhibition in Melchnau you pass the Grünenberg ruins.

Beautiful view over the idyllic Emmental hills. Always worth a visit. In addition, 100 meters away there is a farm shop where ice cream and other food encourage cyclists.