"Horseback and Yet Bankrupt" Guided Tour of Thun Castle for Groups
Highlights
- Explore the life of the Counts of Kyburg between power, luxury, and financial distress
- Find out how an extravagant lifestyle and military duties pushed the noble family into debt
- Encounter the dramatic story of fratricide at Thun Castle in 1322
- Experience the downfall of a once-powerful lineage, from counts to insolvency
- Discover the contrast between aristocratic ambitions and economic realities in the Middle Ages
Description
Discover the life of the Kyburg noble family on the themed tour "High on Horseback and Yet Bankrupt." Your group traces the footsteps of one of the most powerful families in the region. Learn how aristocratic living, political struggles, and debt were intertwined.
From 1218 onwards, the Counts of Kyburg ruled over the city and castle of Thun. As successors to the Zähringers, they administered extensive lands in the Bernese Oberland. However, the lavish lifestyle with horses, knightly tournaments, and military duties came at a cost. The Neu-Kyburg family gradually fell deeper into debt.
Traveling with a wheelchair
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- Due to the historic building structure, Thun Castle is only accessible by stairs
- There is no lift to the exhibition rooms and towers
Inclusions
Castle tour "High on Horseback and Yet Bankrupt" at Thun Castle
Guided by a professional guide
Additional charge of 50.- if booked outside opening hours
Entry to Thun Castle (can be added when booking)
Aperitif in the castle courtyard (direct coordination with the provider)
Meeting point
Im Schlosshof, Schlossberg 1, 3600 Thun
Schlossberg 1, 3600 Thun, Switzerland
Important information
Make sure to add a ticket for every participant when booking. Otherwise, your reservation might be cancelled or you may have to pay an extra fee on site.
Provider
Operated by
Schloss Thun
Verified provider