Tour
Castle tour of Thun Castle for groups
Duration: 1 hour
fromCHF 210
The "On the Wooden Trail through Thun Castle" tour reveals the castle's many adaptations over time. You'll learn fascinating details about the castle's dynamic architectural history.
"On the Wooden Trail through Thun Castle" Guided Tour for Groups
Activity provider: Schloss ThunThe "On the Wooden Trail through Thun Castle" tour reveals the castle's many adaptations over time. You'll learn fascinating details about the castle's dynamic architectural history.
Duration
1 hour
Meeting point
In the castle courtyard, Schlossberg 1, 3600 Thun
Free cancellation
Full refund in case of cancellation up to 2 days before start
Booking on request
This booking must be reconfirmed by the provider
Languages
German, English, French
from CHF 210
from CHF 210
- Includes
- Highlights
- Description
- Traveling with a wheelchair
- Meeting Points
- Booking on request
Includes
Castle tour "Off the beaten path through Thun Castle" at Thun Castle
Guided by a professional guide
Entry to Thun Castle (can be added when booking)
Aperitif in the castle courtyard (direct arrangement with provider)
Highlights
- Explore Thun Castle following the story of wood and discover its diverse uses over 800 years
- Find out how wood was reused as a valuable material in the Middle Ages
- Encounter ceiling beams from 1156, older than the castle itself
- Admire the magnificent 1434 roof structure showcasing unique medieval carpentry
- Experience the castle's evolving history from representative space to granary and prison
Description
Explore the themed tour "On the Wooden Trail through Thun Castle" and discover the fascinating search for traces of wood in the medieval donjon (residential and defensive tower). Your group follows an expert guide through the dynamic construction history of the castle. You’ll find out how the castle has repeatedly transformed over 800 years.
Thun Castle is largely made of wood. This valuable material was often reused in the Middle Ages. Some ceiling beams in the knights' hall date back to 1156, making them older than the castle itself. The magnificent roof structure from 1434 showcases unique carpentry skills. You will learn how the castle was converted from a Zähringen representative hall into a granary between 1616 and 1617.
Traveling with a wheelchair
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Thun Castle can only be reached by stairs due to its historic structure
- There is no elevator to the exhibition rooms and towers
Meeting Points
In the castle courtyard, Schlossberg 1, 3600 Thun
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.
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