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New Palace Oberdiessbach

The New Palace Oberdiessbach in Oberdiessbach (Canton Bern, Switzerland) is a country estate built in 1666–1668 in the French late Renaissance style, considered one of the most distinguished examples in the Bern region. The unchanged palace with its monumental staircase, hipped roof and baroque garden has belonged to the von Wattenwyl family since 1648. Visits are only possible as part of guided tours and by prior arrangement. The complex also includes the Old Palace from 1546 and the baroque von Wattenwyl burial chapel in the church of Oberdiessbach.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Palace or chateaux

Opening hours

The palace can only be visited as part of a guided tour by prior arrangement, from mid-April to end of October. Visits outside these opening hours are possible on request.

Admission fees

25 CHF
Adult admission
500 CHF
Flat rate for small groups under 20 persons CHF 500.00

Contact

Webpage
schloss-oberdiessbach.ch
Email
info@schloss-oberdiessbach.ch
Address
Schloss-Strasse 48, 3672 Oberdiessbach

Access

Nearby stops

  • Oberdiessbach, Kastanienpark500 meters walking distance
  • Oberdiessbach650 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Thun
13m
Bern
36m
Interlaken Ost
54m
Brig
1h 8m
Olten
1h 11m

FAQ

  • How can I visit the palace?
    The palace can only be visited as part of a guided tour and exclusively in groups with prior registration. Guided tours are offered for groups of 20 or more persons; small groups under 20 persons are charged a flat rate.
  • Is there a maximum number of visitors allowed inside the palace at once?
    For safety reasons and to guarantee the quality of the visit, a maximum of 25 persons are admitted inside the palace at the same time. Reservations for these open-house visits are not possible for organisational reasons.
  • Can I book an aperitif after the palace visit?
    Yes, a 'Diessbacher' aperitif can be booked after the palace visit, featuring a white wine from the family estate, mineral water, apple juice and butter pastries from the Confiserie Hohl in L'Isle VD, at a price per person.
  • What are the cancellation costs for a booked event?
    For a confirmed event, cancellation more than 50 days before the visit costs CHF 100 administration fee, up to 2 weeks before 50% of the agreed service, and 2 days before 100% of the agreed service.