Since the end of the Middle Ages, wealthy citizens have built spacious country houses, so-called "campagnes", in the idyllic countryside around Bern, where they spent the summer with their families. Some of these country residences have remained almost unchanged to this day, whilst others were expanded over time into comfortable country castles, such as the "Prélude" castle estate founded in the early 17th century.
Today, "Prélude" rises like the ideal image of a country chateau beside a picturesque park with impressive old trees. On the other side, the two side wings, together with a large farm building, form an idyllic cour d’honneur. The excellently preserved and largely renovated castle estate impresses with an extraordinary harmony between the medieval, baroque and classicist building phases.
The castle estate lies in the midst of a still largely rural environment. On clear days, the snow-covered peaks of the Bernese Alps glisten in the sun on the horizon. Hikers, bikers and horse enthusiasts love to roam the meadow hills in the surrounding area.
In the village centre, just a few steps away, you will find a well-stocked shop for your daily needs. There is also a butcher's shop, a restaurant and several farm shops with locally grown produce. The rural community has a very low tax rate and has a kindergarten and primary school; upper school and grammar school are offered in Bern.
The nearby motorway connection provides excellent links to all destinations in the midlands. And for those who want to immerse themselves in city life, Bern can be reached quite quickly from the property by car or bus.