
Sunday · December 27
Welcome above Lake Thun
We are planning an early-evening gathering amid the cliffs and waterfalls of St. Beatus-Höhlen. Final venue and timing will follow; for now, please reserve the evening.

December 27–28, 2026 · Lake Thun, Switzerland

For Our Honored Guest
Together with their families
request the pleasure of your company
at the celebration of their marriage
Kirche Scherzligen · Thun, Switzerland
Reception to follow at Schloss Schadau
Winter black tie
The engraved invitation will follow by post

A note enclosed for you

It would mean so much to have you with us in Thun. We hope to share the breathtaking beauty of the Bernese Oberland with you. We are sending the celebration and travel details now so your journey can be planned with ease. Our engraved invitation will follow by post, with further details to come.
December 27–28, 2026 · Lake Thun

Sunday · December 27
We are planning an early-evening gathering amid the cliffs and waterfalls of St. Beatus-Höhlen. Final venue and timing will follow; for now, please reserve the evening.

Monday · December 28 · 2:00 p.m.
We will be married at historic Kirche Scherzligen, beside the lake and immediately adjacent to Schadau Park.

Following the ceremony
Cocktails, dinner and dancing will follow at Schloss Schadau, glowing at the edge of Lake Thun beneath the winter Alps.
Schloss Schadau
Schloss Schadau stands within an English landscape garden at the edge of Lake Thun, looking across the water to the peaks of the Bernese Oberland. Its ornate rooms, winter garden and lakeside terraces will hold our celebration after the ceremony next door.
Discover Schloss Schadau


Travel to Thun
From the airport terminal, frequent trains carry you through Bern and into the Bernese Oberland in approximately two hours. As the city gives way to winter fields and Alpine foothills, the journey becomes the first chapter of the celebration. From Thun station, Schadau Park is about ten minutes by taxi or local bus.
The journey

Where to stay
We recommend reserving early for the holiday week. Each stay has been chosen for its balance of proximity, ease and atmosphere; availability and rates are managed directly by each property.

Within Schadau Park
A four-star superior retreat in Schadau Park, only a short walk from the castle and church.
View rooms & bookBeside the old town
A refined, central base on the Aare, five minutes on foot from Thun station and beside the historic old town.
View rooms & bookWithin the castle walls
An intimate hotel within the Thun Castle complex, with a small spa and select rooms overlooking the lake and Alps.
View rooms & bookGuests staying in participating Lake Thun accommodations generally receive the PanoramaCard for complimentary regional bus travel and selected local benefits.

The dress code
Tuxedos are encouraged; dark formal suits are equally welcome. Floor-length gowns, formal dresses and polished evening separates are all appropriate. Please bring warm outerwear and shoes that feel secure for the short walk on winter stone paths. Most of all, we want you to feel comfortable and enjoy the celebration.
No suggested color palette · wear the colors you love
Useful particulars
Yes. A formal paper invitation will follow by post. We are sharing the celebration and travel information digitally now so guests can make international arrangements early.
We encourage booking once you know you can join us. Late December is a festive travel period, and hotel inventory in Thun is limited. Choose flexible or refundable arrangements when available.
Expect true Swiss winter conditions: cold air, possible snow or rain, and early evening darkness. The ceremony and reception are indoors, with only brief walks between locations.
Yes. Submit the form again using the same email address and your newest details will replace the earlier response.
The church and castle are next to one another in Schadau Park. Final wedding-day transportation guidance and the welcome-party location will be shared as plans are confirmed.
Every traveler should verify current passport validity and entry requirements for Switzerland based on their citizenship before booking.
Kindly reply
For an international celebration, an early response is the greatest gift. Please let us know whether we may have the pleasure of your company in Thun.