The castle – experience history

In 1844 the castle was bought and converted to a summer residence by the aristocratic Pourtalès family from Neuchatel and Prussia. Since 1954 the castle has housed a museum drawing on the history of its former residents.
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The exhibtion focusses on the 19th century., highlighting the aristocratic family that once owned the castle. It presents a dual perspective - constrating the lives of nobility with those of their household staff. On one hand, the interactive exhibition "AT YOUR SERVICE" focusses on the duties and daily realities of the castle's servants, featuring the kitchen at the turn of the 20th century. On the other "ARISTOCRATIC LIFE AROUND 1900" offers a glimpse into the refined world of the Pourtalès-Harrach familiy. Following years of the careful restaurotion, newly curated rooms of the first floor - including the bathroom from 1904, the guest room, and the billard room - are now open to the public.

The Oriental smoking room at the top of the keep offers a unique experience with its spectacular view onto the lake and mountains. Dating from the fifteenth century is the chapel with its impressive murals.
The Oberhofen Castle park is one of the most magnificent gardens in the Alpine region. With its striking tree formations, exotic wood plants, covered walkway and colourful flower parterres, this historic landscape garden is an ideal oasis to linger and unwind.