We cross the courtyard of the castle, without visiting it. Perhaps we'll take pictures there during another stopover in Thun! |
We cross the courtyard of the castle, without visiting it. Perhaps we'll take pictures there during another stopover in Thun! |
To end this short virtual stroll on the castle hill, we will explore the Stadtkirche ("city church") and its beautiful esplanade. |
To end this short virtual stroll on the castle hill, we will explore the Stadtkirche ("city church") and its beautiful esplanade. |
To end this short virtual stroll on the castle hill, we will explore the Stadtkirche ("city church") and its beautiful esplanade. |
We are at the eastern entrance of the castle, with a panorama towards the inner courtyard. |
The stairs join the Schlossgasse, which runs around the south side of the hill down into the town. You can also pass the vaulted passageway to enjoy the view from the other side of the church. |
To get to the castle from the Berntorplatz at the foot of the hill, follow the small path Hohle Messe (Holi Mäz in local dialect). |
To get to the castle from the Berntorplatz at the foot of the hill, follow the small path Hohle Messe (Holi Mäz in local dialect). |
Here we are at the foot of the vertiginous castle wall. Let's go directly into the inner courtyard before going further. |
The Schlossgasse (or Schlossberg) rises from Burgstrasse up to the castle, going around the church and its esplanade. It is lined with beautiful old bourgeois mansions. |
The Schlossgasse (or Schlossberg) rises from Burgstrasse up to the castle, going around the church and its esplanade. It is lined with beautiful old bourgeois mansions. |
The Stadtkirche is Thun's main church. While the bell tower was built around 1330, the church itself was built in the 18th century. It is a reformed church, very bright and elegant. |
The Stadtkirche is Thun's main church. While the bell tower was built around 1330, the church itself was built in the 18th century. It is a reformed church, very bright and elegant. |