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Oberhofen Castle – Schloss Oberhofen, Schweiz. Empire-Zimmer. 2018-10-07 13-58-04 (side-by-side)📷 Shesmax, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Oberhofen Castle

Oberhofen am Thunersee, Switzerland

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A castle whose slender tower stands in Lake Thun, surrounded by a lakeside park. The tower against the Alps is the classic photo.

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Oberhofen am Thunersee, Switzerland
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History & culture
GPS
46.7311, 7.6694
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • TCS Camping Thunersee - GwattCampsite
    3 km from Oberhofen Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Manor FarmCampsite
    12 km from Oberhofen Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • JungfrauCampCampsite
    13 km from Oberhofen Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • FrutigresortCampsite
    15 km from Oberhofen Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • GrassiCampsite
    17 km from Oberhofen Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping au lac, RinggenbergCampsite
    19 km from Oberhofen Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Oberhofen Castle?

Oberhofen Castle is in Oberhofen am Thunersee, Switzerland, at GPS 46.7311, 7.6694. It is about 4 km from Thun.

Can you camp near Oberhofen Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is TCS Camping Thunersee - Gwatt, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 52 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Oberhofen Castle?

Oberhofen Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lakes Thun and Brienz to the Grimsel Pass.

What is there to see near Oberhofen Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: St. Beatus Caves (11 km), Iseltwald (23 km), Trümmelbach Falls (23 km) and Lauterbrunnental (24 km).

When is the best time to visit Oberhofen Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)