Public tours of the old town and castle of Laupen

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In addition to the public tours, we offer themed tours throughout the year on the following topics: - « Ohne Laupen kein Bern, ohne Bern keine Eidgenossenschaft », the War of Laupen in 1339 - The good and bad times of Laupen. Around 1850, many people from Laupen emigrated to America. - The « Freienhof », probably the oldest surviving building in Laupen today? - In the first school in the Altes Rathaus, up to 60 pupils per class were taught. - The Mörderkästen in the Käfigturm bear witness to the sad history of Barbara Weber, a child murderer. - Law and punishment in Old Bern In addition to the traditional tours, we also offer special tours with the bailiff, the bailiff’s wife, the night watchman, the maid Minna or Anna von Sternenberg, the last countess of Laupen. Enjoy an exciting and relaxed tour. We look forward to seeing you!

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