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Thun-Panorama

The Thun-Panorama in Thun, Switzerland, is a museum in the Schadaupark housing the oldest surviving cyclorama in the world, created by Basel artist Marquard Wocher in 1814. The 38-metre circular painting depicts the small town of Thun and its surroundings with views to the Alps of the Bernese Oberland, offering a detailed look at daily life 200 years ago. Visitors can explore the panorama in a rotunda with audio guides and touchscreens, and the museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions in its glass annex.

Families and Kids

The Thun-Panorama is described as a picture puzzle for both young and old, and children and young people up to age 16 enter free of charge. The museum offers public events and workshops for children and families, including creative hands-on activities such as building peep boxes and knitting sessions.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: No
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Art
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Interactive exhibits

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00, closed on Mondays, seasonally from March to November.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00-17:00 (March 1 – November 29, 2026)
Wednesday
11:00-17:00 (March 1 – November 29, 2026)
Thursday
11:00-17:00 (March 1 – November 29, 2026)
Friday
11:00-17:00 (March 1 – November 29, 2026)
Saturday
11:00-17:00 (March 1 – November 29, 2026)
Sunday
11:00-17:00 (March 1 – November 29, 2026)

Admission fees

9 CHF
Adult admission
8 CHF
Students, apprentices, AHV, IV, Bernese Oberland Pass
0 CHF
Children/young people up to the age of 16, school classes and teachers: free of charge
8.1 CHF
Groups of 10 or more (only with advance booking): 10% discount

Contact

Webpage
thun-panorama.com
Email
panorama@thun.ch
Address
Schadaupark, 3600 Thun

Access

Nearby stops

  • Thun, Scherzligen/Schadau250 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Thun
6m
Bern
25m
Interlaken Ost
43m
Brig
54m
Olten
1h 3m

FAQ

  • Is the Thun-Panorama accessible for wheelchair users?
    Due to the protection of historical monuments, the rotunda with the round picture is not fully accessible by wheelchair and there is no wheelchair lift. However, there is a toilet for people with limited mobility, and the panorama can be viewed virtually in a high-resolution 360° view on the website.
  • Are audio guides available at the Thun-Panorama?
    Yes, audio guides are included in the admission price and are available in German, English, French and Bernese German. They can be obtained free of charge at the ticket counter or accessed online via QR code.
  • Is there a shop and a bistro at the Thun-Panorama?
    Yes, the museum store offers publications, art postcards, in-house products and reproductions of the circular painting. A small bistro offers snacks, glacés and a wide range of drinks. Both are open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm during the season.
  • Are there guided tours with sign language interpretation?
    Yes, in cooperation with the IGGH, free public guided tours of the Thun-Panorama with translation into sign language are offered. An induction loop is also available for the audio guides.