“Bloody Thun”: public city tour

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This tour takes you through Thun's old town. Jon Keller takes you on an exciting journey through the criminal side of the town of Thun.

CancellationNon-refundable
Duration1:30 hrs
LanguagesGerman
Meeting pointHotel Aare Thun (aareseitig), Freienhof, 3600 Thun

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Tour stops

4 stops

  1. Meeting point for the guided tour of Thun Old Town.

    Discover Thun
  2. The former city archivist tells the story of the sex murder on Obere Hauptgasse.

  3. At Thun Castle, the story of the Kyburg fratricide takes centre stage.

    Discover Thun Castle
  4. This is where the tour ends.

Highlights
  • Follow an exciting and at the same time spooky themed tour through the old town of Thun
  • Learn lots of exciting facts about the city's criminal history
  • Listen to the stories about past crimes in Thun
  • Benefit from the in-depth knowledge of a former Thun city archivist
  • On your birthday, you can take part in the tour for free (ticket required)
Description

Join this guided tour through Thun’s old town. During the tour, Dr. Jon Keller takes you on an exciting journey through the city’s criminal past. Hear stories of past crimes and discover a completely different side of Thun. You’re guaranteed to get goosebumps on this themed tour.

Throughout the walk, the former city archivist shares tales about Thun’s criminal history. Listen to stories about a lust murder on Obere Hauptgasse, a fratricide at Thun Castle, and other gruesome crimes. Goosebumps are definitely guaranteed here.

The tour ends at Waisenhausplatz in Thun.

Practical information:

  • Public tours are not wheelchair accessible. Barrier-free group tours are available on request.
  • Paid parking spaces are available at the "Hotel Aare Thun" parking garage.
  • About a 10-minute walk from Thun train station.
Inclusions
  • 1.5-hour tour of Thun

  • Accompanied by former city archivist Dr. Jon Keller

Meeting point

Hotel Aare Thun (aareseitig), Freienhof, 3600 Thun

Thun, Freienhof, 3600 Thun, Schweiz

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Important information
  • The public city tour takes place with at least two people.
  • Don’t forget your water bottle. You can refill it at the many drinking fountains throughout the city.
  • What to bring: weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes

Provider

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Thun Thunersee Tourismus

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