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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Switzerland  /  Canton of Bern  /  Bernese Oberland  /  Interlaken  /  Wilderswil  /  Unspunnen Castle

Unspunnen Castle, Interlaken

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#4 of 9 in Historic Sites in Bernese Oberland
Ruin · Hidden Gem · Historic Walking Area
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Unspunnen Castle is a castle, now in ruins, located in the municipality of Wilderswil in the Bernese Highlands of Switzerland. The castle, likely constructed in the early 12th century, overlooks the city of Interlaken.

Today, Unspunnen is home to Unspunnenfest, a festival of traditional Swiss competitions held in the fields below the ruins.
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  • By JosephDindinger
    Our boy (12) is absolutely taken with castles and medieval times. Unfortunately he was told over and over that he could not touch things and had to be proper in all of the castles we would visit, but....  more
    Our boy (12) is absolutely taken with castles and medieval times. Unfortunately he was told over and over that he could not touch things and had to be proper in all of the castles we would visit, but....  more »
  • By Steve W
    what a very old Castle ruin in the hillside of mountain surrounded by green trees and othe plants the views were perfect 
    what a very old Castle ruin in the hillside of mountain surrounded by green trees and othe plants the views were perfect  more »
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  • By Nathalie Heitz
    Best experience of my life. I went there by myself and stayed for a good 45-60 mins. No one else ever came so I had the entire castle to myself.
  • By محمد يوسف برزق
    Very nice view
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