Castle Oberhofen

Switzerland 2008

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August 13th 2008
Tuesday, August 12 - Because of the threatening skies, most of the group decided to skip the trip to Lauterbrunen and Murren and visit Schloss Oberhofen (nearby castle). This is a real tourist bargain! With our tourist discount, the castle tour was only 5CHF ($5) and it is filled with medival furnishings and art. The gardens are gorgeous too. Folllowing this stop we went onto Thun and had lunch at ... read more

Europe » Switzerland

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The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland... ... read more