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description: "The castle grounds and former Augustinian double monastery are situated between the Höhematte and the Japanese Garden. Rest on a shady bench beneath the trees, then stroll through the grounds to Interlaken Castle. Interlaken’s former monastery site has a colourful history.Located in the heart of town, the old Augustinian monastery of Interlaken was first documented in 1133. Following the reformation in around 1525, the entire monastery was acquired by the state of Bern and subsequently converted into a hospital. Today it is the seat of the district administrative office of Interlaken-Oberhasli; the history-steeped buildings also house the registry office for Oberland Ost. The steeple of the former abbey church, dating from the early 14th century, is especially impressive. Visit the Gothic cloister gallery in the old courtyard and the chapel dating from 1452.The extraordinary complex of historic buildings is an architectural gem.Your highlights at a glanceStroll through the grounds to the castle church and Interlaken CastleFormer Augustinian monastery first documented in 1133Castle church features an impressive steeple dating from the 14th centuryAdmire the Gothic cloister gallery in the old courtyardTo ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please noteCastle grounds open to the publicTake photos of Interlaken Castle and the castle churchRelax on a shady bench in the castle grounds"
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Monastery and Interlaken Castle
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Interlaken Castle – former monastery and castle church

- castles
- churches
- monasteries
- historic buildings
- Disability Access
- summer
- winter

Explore the old monastery site and admire the Gothic cloister gallery

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**The castle grounds and former Augustinian double monastery are situated between the Höhematte and the Japanese Garden. Rest on a shady bench beneath the trees, then stroll through the grounds to Interlaken Castle. Interlaken’s former monastery site has a colourful history.**

Located in the heart of town, the old Augustinian monastery of Interlaken was first documented in 1133. Following the reformation in around 1525, the entire monastery was acquired by the state of Bern and subsequently converted into a hospital. Today it is the seat of the district administrative office of Interlaken-Oberhasli; the history-steeped buildings also house the registry office for Oberland Ost. The steeple of the former abbey church, dating from the early 14th century, is especially impressive. Visit the Gothic cloister gallery in the old courtyard and the chapel dating from 1452.The extraordinary complex of historic buildings is an architectural gem.

### **Your highlights at a glance**

- Stroll through the grounds to the castle church and Interlaken Castle
- Former Augustinian monastery first documented in 1133
- Castle church features an impressive steeple dating from the 14th century
- Admire the Gothic cloister gallery in the old courtyard

### **To ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please note**

- Castle grounds open to the public
- Take photos of Interlaken Castle and the castle church
- Relax on a shady bench in the castle grounds

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Eligibility

- Suitable for any weather
- for Groups
- for Class
- Pet allowed
- Suitable for the Elderly
- for Children of all Ages
- Suitable for Pushchair

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- Toilet
- Barrier-free access

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Interlaken Tourismus

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**Kloster & Schloss Interlaken**

Schloss 1

3800 Interlaken