Oberried Estate (german: Schloss Oberried or german: Campagne Oberried) is an estate in the
municipality of Belp in the
canton of Bern in
Switzerland. It is a Swiss
heritage site of national significance.
History
Oberried was built in 1735-6 in the
Rococo
Rococo (, also ), less commonly Roccoco or Late Baroque, is an exceptionally ornamental and theatrical style of architecture, art and decoration which combines asymmetry, scrolling curves, gilding, white and pastel colours, sculpted moulding, ...
style for Victor von Fischer (1709-1750), a grandson of the founder of the ''Fischerpost'' postal service. The von Fischer (also
von Reichenbach) family first appear in
Bern in the 13th century. While they held many offices in the city, they only became truly wealthy after Beat Fischer founded his postal business. Victor's son, Gottlieb Fischer, expanded the estate, building a large ballroom and adding extensive gardens around the house. He added a
Gloriette in the garden, the only one in the
Canton of Bern. In 1853 the family sold the estate and it passed through numerous owners until the Familie von Fischer Foundation acquired it. In 2000-01 the building was renovated and now hosts cultural events such as concerts, readings, theater and dance recitals.
Oberried Estate website
accessed 18 March 2014
See also
* List of castles in Switzerland
This list includes castles and fortresses in Switzerland.
Entries list the name and location of the castle, fortress or ruins in each Canton in Switzerland.
Aargau
Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Appenzell Innerrhoden
Basel-Landschaft, Bas ...
References
External links
*
Oberried website
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Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Bern
Castles in the Canton of Bern