The town of Oberhofen am Thunersee (Switzerland)


MUMM: Museum fuer Uhren und Mechanische Musik

Wichterheer Mansion , Oberhofen am Thunersee, Switzerland

(Wichterheer Museum of Timepieces and mechanical Music)



Besides the Museum of Timepieces and mechanical Music there are other attractions in or close to Oberhofen.

  1. Wichterheer: Sammlung Im Obersteg, a fist rate collection of modern paintings, includes Chagalle, Buffet, Soutine, Picasso, Nolde etc. (located in the same building as MUMM)
  2. Badezentrum Oberhofen (Indoor and outdoor swimming complex, also mini-golf, 100 m from MUMM
  3. The Winston Churchill Memorial, in the Wichterheer Park (100 m from MUMM)
  4. Castle of Oberhofen, historical furnishings and interiors from 15th to 19th century, arms collection, magnificent lakeside park (200 m from MUMM)
  5. Castle of Huenegg, in Hilterfingen, 2 km Northwest (Home furnishings of the 19th Century)
  6. Castle of Thun (historical Museum) from 11th century, 5 km Northwest
  7. Wocher Panorama, in Thun, late 19th century, monumental 360 degree painting, 5km
  8. Schadau Castle, in Thun, 5km
  9. Castle of Spiez , 7 km across the lake from Oberhofen, take a Boat (historical Museum)

Numerous restaurants nearby. For overnight accommodations check with the Oberhofen Tourist Office.

For Other Museums and Galleries in Switzerland with a Internet presence check SwissArtNet.


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