Jugendherberge Burgdorf im Schloss, Burgdorf, Bern
© Dyle Berger

Meetings and events in castles

Magnificent, mighty and romantic: castles, fortresses and palaces bear testimony to their time. The Region of Bern boasts many stately homes offering historic halls, meeting rooms, fine dining, and hotel rooms, the crowning glory for any event.
Schloss Gerzensee
© Schloss Gerzensee

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.

Gerzensee Castle
Schloss Thun, Thun

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.

Thun Castle
Schloss Schadau, Thun

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.

Schloss Schadau

Hünigen Castle

Konolfingen
Schloss Hünigen, Konolfingen
© Schloss Hünigen

Hünigen Castle in Konolfingen is a true jewel and very popular with wedding parties. However, the 16th-century building is also well suited for business events and team-building activities. The various seminar rooms can accommodate up to 250 people. Another highlight is the standalone seminar pavilion located in the spacious park. The hotel offers 49 rooms in a modern style, and the restaurant focuses on regional ingredients for fresh and sustainable dishes.

Hünigen Castle
Jugendherberge Schloss Burgdorf
© Stadtmarketing Burgdorf

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.

Burgdorf Castle
Schloss Münchenwiler, Münchenwiler

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.

Münchenwiler Castle
Schloss Spiez
© Guido-Lauper

For small conferences, meetings or seminars, Spiez Castle is a special venue with stylish, light-filled rooms and a calm, focused atmosphere. We offer capacity for up to 60 guests in the newly renovated Neuschloss building. Privacy is guaranteed. After the business part, our castle café, with magnificent views of Lake Thun, takes care of guests’ well-being and provides relaxing moments of enjoyment.

Spiez Castle

Oberhofen Castle

Oberhofen am Thunersee
Schloss Oberhofen
© Schloss Oberhofen

The romantic Oberhofen Castle on Lake Thun is surrounded by a historic park set amidst the mountains of the Bernese Oberland. Thanks to its panoramic location overlooking the Niesen, this popular excursion destination with a museum is also widely known as a venue for celebrations and weddings. For celebrations and enjoyable moments in an intimate setting or for groups of up to 80 people, the castle and its restaurant with terrace offer attractive options.

Oberhofen Castle