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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 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 »
  • By Marj R
    A walk from hotel past the ruin is a gentle path to interlaken .the views across to lake Brienz is super on a clear day . 
    A walk from hotel past the ruin is a gentle path to interlaken .the views across to lake Brienz is super on a clear day .  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 Luke Bianco
    Quick visit! Doesnt take more than 15min. Parking can be an issue.
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