Burgdorf Castle Youth Hostel

Schloss Burgdorf, Schlossgässli 1, 3400 Burgdorf

Highlights

Overnight stay in a historic castle
Restaurant with castle terrace
Free admission to the museum for overnight guests
Themed rooms

Season break soon:
End 25.01.2026 to 13.02.2026

Burgdorf Castle Restaurant open Wednesdays to Sundays from 10.00 bis 22.00. We serve a Yoummi menu every day for youth hostel guests.

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This Top youth hostel is operated by:

Verein Schweizer Jugendherbergen

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Enjoy a fantastic stay in Burgdorf’s prominent landmark

For more than 800 years, a monument of national importance has stood in an imposing position on the castle cliff on the banks of the River Emme. This is Burgdorf Castle, which is now a museum, restaurant and youth hostel.

The commanding castle hill to the west and the striking Gysnauflühe cliff formation to the east of Burgdorf are popularly known as the gateway to the Emmental valley. The town founded by the Zähringer noble family in medieval times serves as the ideal starting point for hiking and cycling tours through the idyllic Emmental valley and excursions to the nearby capital city of Bern. Alternatively, do as the locals do and sit down in a café in the old town, stroll along the River Emme, visit the Castle Museum or Franz Gertsch Museum and simply breath deeply and relax.

Offers and activities

Visit to Burgdorf Castle Museum

Learning and adventure in one? This and much more is possible – with an overnight stay at the historic youth hostel and a visit to the Burgdorf Castle Museum. More than 20 rooms showcase the history of the castle, city and region, connecting the past and present. Come by, admission is included with your overnight stay!

Brunch at Burgdorf Castle

Start your Sunday with a delicious brunch. The castle restaurant’s hearty brunch buffet offers something for everyone, featuring a delicious variety of fresh, regional ingredients.

Outdoor escape games

Join your family and friends in uncovering puzzling secrets at our youth hostels in Brugg, Burgdorf and Richterswil.

Burgdorf Castle Restaurant

The restaurant serves delicious regional specialities and offers a majestic view of Burgdorf and the Emmental valley.

Burgdorf ‘Heart Loops’ walking trails package

Enjoy fun and adventure on your bike on the Hügu Himu (Heavenly Hills) cycling trails and on foot on the Herzschlaufen (Heart Loops) walking trails in Burgdorf.

Experience sustainability with Aurelia e.V.

With Aurelia e.V., school classes are discovering just how versatile and tangible “sustainability made in Switzerland” can be. Interactive events led by experts bring the topic to life. Extra tip: Complement the experience with exciting learning modules – ideal for project days or class camps! Access to the learning modules is included in the event.