Meetings and events in castles

The prestigious country estate dating from 1700 is a hidden gem. The castle complex located up on the Belpberg hill includes its own lake complete with boathouse and stunning views of the Bernese Alps. The conference facilities are designed to accommodate up to 160 participants, with the hotel offering 57 rooms and its own restaurant.

Thun Castle sits majestically enthroned on the castle rock above the city. The views of the foothills of the Alps, the old town centre and the lake are as magnificent as the choice of amenities. The Donjon has been a museum since 1888 and includes a medieval knights’ hall. Since 2014, the castle has also been home to a boutique hotel with a restaurant, a large plenary hall, and a historic hall. What makes it special: the 14 double rooms are located in the former prison wing overlooking the castle courtyard.

Celebrate in a listed building or think with a feast: the team at Schloss Schadau finds the right setting for every occasion. The listed building houses a boutique hotel with nine individual rooms, a restaurant, and banquet and seminar rooms. The castle on the southern shore of Lake Thun is surrounded by the 3,6-hectare Schadau Park, which is modeled after an English garden.

Hünigen Castle in Konolfingen is a real gem and a popular choice for wedding receptions. And yet the 16th century building is also ideally suited for business events and team-building ventures. The seminar rooms accommodate up to 250 participants. Another highlight is the free-standing seminar pavilion in the extensive grounds. The hotel has 49 rooms in the modern style, and the restaurant has garnered 13 GaultMillau points.

More than 800 years old, the Zähringer edifice up on the castle rock along the Emme river is the ideal setting to meet, wed, celebrate, marvel, study, and sleep. The premises include not just the museum, but also the Schloss Burgdorf Restaurant, a modern youth hostel, a historic wedding reception chamber, and several banquet and seminar rooms. For a more exclusive event, there is also the possibility of booking the entire castle premises.

The magnificent halls of Münchenwiler Castle near Murten, once the residence of Cluniac monks and later of Bernese feudal lords, are a beautiful setting for a business meeting. The secluded park with its giant redwood trees and ancient herb garden offers the peace and quiet necessary to concentrate on the next great business idea. In the evening, there are ample opportunities to try your hand at crossbow or indulge in culinary delights.