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"Behind Lock and Key" Tour of Thun Castle for Groups

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Explore the justice and prison history of Thun Castle during the "Behind Bars" tour. Your group will follow a guided walk through historic court and detention areas while hearing real crime stories.

Booking on requestThe provider confirms your booking
CancellationFree up to 72 hours before
Duration1 h
LanguagesGerman · English · French
Meeting pointIm Schlosshof, Schlossberg 1, 3600 Thun

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Highlights

  • Explore Thun Castle and trace the history of courts, punishments, and prisons
  • Discover how justice evolved from blood courts to modern judicial systems
  • Get to know real historical cases told through original sources
  • Step into castle rooms that served as court and prison areas

Description

This themed tour explores Thun Castle through the lens of courts, punishment and imprisonment. With a guide, you’ll visit rooms where justice was administered and sentences were carried out. Find out how the court system evolved from the blood court to modern justice in the 19th century.

The tour also looks at power structures, the authorities and conflicts, including those with the city of Bern. You’ll see former prison cells in the castle and the later regional prison built against the castle wall. The focus can be tailored to each group, with more emphasis on legal history, sentencing practices or individual stories.

Visiting with a wheelchair

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users
  • Due to its historic structure, Thun Castle can only be accessed by stairs
  • There is no lift to the exhibition rooms or towers

Inclusions

  • Included:

    Castle tour "Behind Bars" at Thun Castle

  • Included:

    Guided by a professional guide

  • Included:

    Additional charge of 50.- for bookings outside opening hours

  • Optional:

    Entry to Thun Castle (can be added when booking)

  • Optional:

    Aperitif in the castle courtyard (arranged directly with the provider)

Meeting point

Im Schlosshof, Schlossberg 1, 3600 Thun

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Important information

Booking on request

This offer is based on the availability of the provider. The booking must first be confirmed by the provider. They will contact you after the booking. If the activity cannot be carried out, you will receive a full refund.

Keep in mind that when booking, you need to add a ticket for each person attending. Otherwise, your reservation might be cancelled or you'll have to pay an extra fee on site.

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Schloss Thun

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