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Schloss Spiez

Castles & palaces ·Spiez ·Closed
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#5Castles & palaces in SwitzerlandMost reviewed in SpiezTravelers' Choice
  • Visit: 1–5 hours

Erwachsene CHF 12.- CHF 12 · Ermässigt CHF 10.- CHF 10 · Kinder (6 bis 16 Jahre) CHF 5.- CHF 5

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Schloss Spiez is a former fortress on a lake spit in Spiez, Bern, framed by the Spiezberg and Bürg hills.

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Schloss Spiez — Castle towers and historic buildings rising above the lake

Schloss Spiez — Castle towers and historic buildings rising above the lakeSchloss Spiez — Castle complex on the wooded shore beside sailboatsSchloss Spiez — Castle towers and waterfront buildings across the marinaSchloss Spiez — Castle framed by evergreen trees and garden flagsSchloss Spiez — Castle grounds and flag-lined waterfront from the harbourSchloss Spiez — Castle church spire and rooftops above the restaurant terraceSchloss Spiez — Close view of the church spire and castle rooftops

Why go

  • The residential tower, built after 1200 and raised to 39 metres in 1600.
  • Adrian von Bubenberg’s living rooms, with pictures and objects evoking his era.
  • A children’s castle tour for ages five and up, with medieval headwear, a helmet and chain mail to handle.

Plan your visit

Prices

Erwachsene CHF 12.-CHF 12
Ermässigt CHF 10.-CHF 10
Kinder (6 bis 16 Jahre) CHF 5.-CHF 5
Erwachsene CHF 16.-CHF 16
Ermässigt CHF 14.-CHF 14
Kinder (6 bis 16 Jahre) CHF 7.-CHF 7

From the venue's website · checked 27 Sep 2026

Opening hours

Today14:00 – 17:00Show all
Monday14:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

Don't miss

  • Castle gardensExplore the castle gardens, which are open to the public.Castle gardens
  • Life in the castleTake a guided tour through historic rooms to learn how the castle’s residents lived.Historic rooms
  • Lakeside swimmingSwim for free from the meadow below the castle, with views of the castle and church. The meadow has no facilities.Lakeside meadow below the castle

Interesting facts4

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  1. Heinrich von Strättligen composed at least three courtly love poems included in the Codex Manesse.

    Château de Spiez - Wikipedia

  2. Knights carved graffiti into the plaster of the main chimney in the second half of the 13th century.

    Spiez Castle - Wikipedia
  3. 1743

    An inn now called Roselier was built southeast of the courtyard in 1743.

    Château de Spiez - Wikipedia
  4. 1927

    In 1927, the foundation petitioned to open the castle to the public; a lottery followed in 1928 to raise funds.

    Castello di Spiez - Wikipedia

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History

The castle site may have been settled and fortified from the 7th century. Its oldest surviving fabric dates to the late 12th or early 13th century. After ownership passed from the family in 1875, a foundation took over; Stiftung Schloss Spiez has owned it since 1927.

  1. 1250The castle is first mentioned in a document.
  2. 1280The castle was an Imperial fief under Vogt Richard de Corbières.
  3. 1289The Strättligen family shared ownership with other noble families.
  4. 1386After the Battle of Sempach, the Habsburgs relinquished their claims west of the Aare, including Spiez.
  5. 14th c.Financial trouble forced the Strättligen family to give up the castle and nearby villages.
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  1. Early 16th c.The Erlach family acquired the castle.
  2. 1875Erlach ownership ended, and Hermann Karl von Wilke became the owner; he held the castle until 1900.
  3. 1935–1936A major restoration removed some later additions.

What's inside

  • The castle museum’s permanent exhibition, opened in 2014, explores the Strättligen, Bubenberg and Erlach families and their influence on the residence.

Tips for your visit

  • The castle is at Schlossstrasse 16, Spiez.
  • The child-ticket band is ages 6–16.

Tours and audio guides

Medieval tour
The castle under Heinrich von Strättligen and its knightly culture
Tower tour
Medieval living comforts and daily life at the castle
Tour about women at the castle
The lives of the ladies of the house and their servants

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair and mobility-aid access The castle is not wheelchair accessible. The route has steps and handrails and cannot accommodate mobility aids.

Sources: Spiez Castle - Wikipedia · Home · 中文简体 CN · العربية AE · Schloss Spiez - Wikipedia · Château de Spiez - Wikipedia · Castello di Spiez - Wikipedia · Führungen · Ausflugsideen · checked 24 Sep 2026

Where
Schlossstrasse 16, Spiez, 3700

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Questions and answers

Can I swim below Schloss Spiez?

Yes. The lakeside meadow offers free swimming with views of the castle and church, but has no facilities.

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