Berne: Forts and Castles

Places and attractions in the Forts and castles category

Laupen Castle

Perched on a strategic hilltop overlooking the serene Sense River, Laupen Castle is a historic fortress nestled in the city of Berne, Switzerland. This medieval castle, dating back to the 12th century, serves as a testament to the region's tumultuous past...

Felsenburg

Nestled in the historic heart of Berne, the capital city of Switzerland, the grandeur of Felsenburg Castle stands as a testament to the city's medieval past. This majestic castle, with its robust walls and strategic location, speaks volumes about the architectural...

Muri Castle

Muri Castle is a castle in the municipality of Muri in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

Bremgarten Castle

Bremgarten Castle is a castle in the municipality of Bremgarten of the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Holländerturm

The Holländerturm is a former defensive tower in the old city of Bern in Switzerland. It is part of the UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site of the Old City of Bern.

Holligen Castle

Holligen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Bern of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Köniz Castle

Köniz Castle is a castle in the municipality of Köniz of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Schloss Reichenbach

Reichenbach castle is located in Zollikofen, about 5 kilometres north of Bern. The castle was founded as a medieval fort, probably built on the site of an earlier Roman fort, on the river Aar. The medieval castle was later rebuilt in the Baroque style. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.