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Experience the castle that’s open to all

Burgdorf Castle is 800 years old and is an impressive, iconic landmark of both the city and the region. The imposing complex built by the Zähringens is a monument of national significance. Today, it is home to a museum, a restaurant and a youth hostel.

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Virtual 360° tour & Heritage guide

Discover Burgdorf Castle on a virtual 360° tour. The new Swiss heritage guide to Burgdorf Castle summarises all the essential informat...
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History

Burgdorf Castle is 800 years old and is an iconic landmark of both the city and the region of Burgdorf. The imposing complex b...
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Castle open to all

A new era has dawned for the medieval Burgdorf Castle. While in past centuries it housed dukes, ‘Schultheissen’ (mu...
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Foundation

The castle is owned by the Burgdorf Castle foundation (Stiftung Schloss Burgdorf). The canton of Bern handed the castle over t...
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Partner

Unterstützer der Umnutzung Donateurs et donatrices Supporters of the conversion
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