Strättligen Castle

Thun, Switzerland

Strättligen Castle was built by the barons of Strättligen in the 13th century. Today the ruins are well-preserved with a powder tower dating from 1699.

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Switzerland

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Chris (3 months ago)
very nice castle, but the museum part was not so big. still very nice views from the towers. you can climb about 4 floors plus the towers. for Kids there is extra thing what makes it nice for them as well.
Flavio Pimentel (6 months ago)
Nice option if you driving around the area. The 4 towers in the last floor are the highlight of the visit, in my opinion. The castle has beautiful high views of the city, specially the church nearby. The visit takes around one hour, including the temporary modern exhibitions adapted throughout the rooms.
Jacqueline Calnea (7 months ago)
Thun Castle is a hidden gem in the Swiss countryside! I was amazed how nice is the castle inside and the view from the top floor. The breathtaking views from the tower are worth the climb. The picturesque surroundings make it a perfect spot for a IG worthy . A must-visit for history buffs and nature lovers alike! They also provide locker for the heavy bag. Bit cold in the main hall. They have some sort of Medieval Sword & Shield ?️ toys for kids.They offer a nice resto in the courtyard too :-) Highly recommended.
Marissa G. W (7 months ago)
Gorgeous! The Swiss Travel Pass includes this castle. It is just wow. You can go all the way to the top as well. They also have free bathrooms here in the museum area.
CHARU PATEL (7 months ago)
There are a lot of steps up to the castle but it's worth the visit. Also, ensure to visit the museum, there is an entry ticket of around 15 euros (covered under swiss pass) and do cover all the floors right upto the top (almost 5-6 floors up) as the 4 towers provide spectacular views of the Thun town in all the directions!
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