Jegenstorf Castle

The nation's capitals are not far away and surrounded by a beautiful landscape with carp ponds and poetic streets lies Jegenstorf castle, a former Patrician nation residence. It takes only 20 minutes from Bern's main train station.

Once a medieval castle surrounded by a moat, the estate was converted into a lavish elegant baroque residence by Albrecht Friedrich von Erlach in 1720. The castle opened its gates to the public in 1720. 1936 and history continues to be made inside the walls: at the end of World War II it was used by General Guisan as a command center, and in 1954 it served as the royal residence during a state visit from Ethiopia's regent Haile Selassie.

Today, Jegenstorf castle is a museum that takes visitors on a journey into the past: an impressive interior decorated with bourgeois and Patrician furniture from the old city and the republic of Bern. One of the highlights is Switzerland's largest exhibition of baroque tiled stoves from all over the country.

Special exhibitions, guided scenic tours, adventure and fairy tales tours for children and guest events take place at the castle and park. Every day during opening hours, the “Schlosszeitreise” (Time Travel) takes families back to a glorious past.

There are three exhibitions, dedicated to people and organizations: the Bernese patriotic poet Rudolf von Tavel (1866 – 1934), the educator and economist Philipp Emanuel von Fellenberg (1771 – 1844), and the Society economy of the canton of Bern (OGG since 1759).

A baroque oasis with a carp pond open all day, every day for leisure and a relaxing stroll. Fruit from trees in the arboretum garden is made into fermented cider and aromatic apple pie, which can be enjoyed at the castle's cafe.

Address: General Guisanstrasse 5, 3303 Jegenstorf

Opening time: May 8 - October 18: - Tuesday - Saturday: 13:30 - 17:30

- Sunday: 11:00 - 17:30

Admission: CHF 10 (adult) / CHF 3 (from 6 to 16 years old) / free (children under 6 years old)

Email: info@schloss-jegenstorf.ch

Phone: +41 31 761 0159