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Hünegg Castle

Schloss Hünegg is a historic castle in Hilterfingen on the right shore of Lake Thun, Switzerland, built 1861–1863 in the style of the Loire Renaissance castles. It is a living museum of Historicism and Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) whose interior has remained unchanged since 1900, and it also houses the Erich Liechti ship collection. The castle is set in a large park with old trees, a grotto, and an animal enclosure, and hosts changing temporary exhibitions and events.

Families and Kids

The castle offers many activities for children and families, including a fairy-tale quiz trail through the park, the Schloss-Schlingel treasure hunt, a fairy-tale reading chalet (Märli-Läse-Hüsli), a children's birthday offer, and an animal enclosure with peacocks, rabbits and kangaroos.

Information

  • Visit duration: 75min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Castle
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Tours and demonstrations, Play area, Events and birthdays, Workshops

Opening hours

Open from mid-May to mid-October: Tuesday to Saturday 14:00–17:00, Sundays and public holidays 11:00–17:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
14:00-17:00 (mid-May to mid-October)
Wednesday
14:00-17:00 (mid-May to mid-October)
Thursday
14:00-17:00 (mid-May to mid-October)
Friday
14:00-17:00 (mid-May to mid-October)
Saturday
14:00-17:00 (mid-May to mid-October)
Sunday
11:00-17:00 (mid-May to mid-October)

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
8 CHF
Senior citizens
8 CHF
Students
5 CHF
Children and young people aged 6 to 16
0 CHF
Children up to 6 years free
8 CHF
Groups of 10 or more

Contact

Webpage
schlosshuenegg.ch
Email
info@schlosshuenegg.ch
Address
Staatsstrasse 52, 3652 Hilterfingen

Access

Nearby stops

  • Hilterfingen, Post450 meters walking distance
  • Hilterfingen, Weingartenstr.500 meters walking distance
  • Hünibach, Eichbühl650 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Thun
10m
Bern
31m
Interlaken Ost
51m
Brig
1h 3m
Olten
1h 10m

FAQ

  • Is the castle park freely accessible?
    Yes, the castle park is publicly accessible all year round and covers an area of 5.35 hectares.
  • Can I celebrate a children's birthday at the castle?
    Yes, children's birthday parties can be held at the castle; contact kindergeburtstag@schlosshuenegg.ch for more information.
  • Are guided tours offered in languages other than German?
    Guided tours of the castle museum are offered in German, English, French and Italian; park tours are only in German.
  • Are there animals to see in the park?
    Yes, the park has an animal enclosure with peacocks, rabbits and kangaroos, as well as an aviary with various parrots.