The castle on Lake Thun stands in a delightful park surrounded by venerable old trees.
Commissioned by Baron von Parpart-von Bonstetten, it was built from 1861 to 1863 and partly modernized around the turn of the century.
The museum features interiors from the 2nd half of the 19th century (historicism movement and Jugendstil).
How to get there:
By bus: from Thun or Interlaken, stop Hilterfingen
By boat: from Thun to Hilterfingen
By car: Thun-Interlaken, 4 km from Thun
Opening hours:
11 May - 19 October
Monday - Saturday 2 pm to 5 pm
Sunday 10 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm
Price:
Adults CHF 8.--, groups, apprentices, students AHV CHF 7.--
