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Ursula
on Castle tour of Thun Castle for groupsBern Region
Thun
Thun is idyllically situated on the shores of Lake Thun and its outflow, the Aare. It is considered the gateway to the Bernese Oberland and is an excellent starting point for excursions into the mountains. Thun is connected to Interlaken by paddle steamer via the lake route. The historic town center lies about 1.5 km from Lake Thun on the Aare River. Above it towers Thun Castle with its distinctive turrets. The historical buildings and a long history of the region blend perfectly with a modern urban development and culture.
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Train travel to Thun
Official SBB partnerGetting around: passes & scenic trains
- Rail ticket between Interlaken Ost and Zermatt
Rail ticket between Interlaken Ost and Zermatt
Interlaken
from CHF 86
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- Golden Pass Express Ticket from Interlaken Ost or Montreux (without reservation)
- Lucerne - Interlaken Express Ticket (without reservation)
- Rail ticket between Berne and Lucerne through the Emmental valley
- City Pass Bern
- Marzilibahn ticket in Bern
- Day pass for all zones in the Libero fare association
- City Pass Solothurn
Trending in Thun
- Beatenberg paragliding tandem from Interlaken
Beatenberg paragliding tandem from Interlaken
Interlaken · Top rated
from CHF 190
- Beatenberg paragliding in tandem from Interlaken
Beatenberg paragliding in tandem from Interlaken
Interlaken · Top rated
from CHF 200
- Beatenberg paragliding tandem in summer from Interlaken
Beatenberg paragliding tandem in summer from Interlaken
Interlaken · In demand
from CHF 190
- Jungfrau Region Skydiving from the airplane
Jungfrau Region Skydiving from the airplane
Interlaken · In demand
from CHF 425
- "The Golden Eagle" Beatenberg Paragliding from Interlaken
"The Golden Eagle" Beatenberg Paragliding from Interlaken
Interlaken
from CHF 190
- Seilpark Interlaken Outdoor Ticket with 14 Adventure Courses
Seilpark Interlaken Outdoor Ticket with 14 Adventure Courses
Interlaken
from CHF 21
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Agatha Kahri
on "Eerie Doings": public city tour“👍”
Michèle
on Thun interactive scavenger hunt with smartphone“A very friendly, knowledgeable lady who guided us through Thun.”
Eleonore
on City tour Thun publicHiking routes
Hike from Hilterfingen via Grabenmühle
Hilterfingen · 16 km · 5 h 59 min
Hike from Amsoldingen via Uebeschi
Amsoldingen · 16 km · 4 h 26 min
Hike from Hilterfingen via Gunten
Hilterfingen · 15 km · 5 h 34 min
Hike from Hilterfingen via Wallisport
Hilterfingen · 13 km · 4 h 46 min
Hike from Hilterfingen via Schadau
Hilterfingen · 10 km · 3 h 2 min
Hike from Uetendorf via Subel
Uetendorf · 12 km · 3 h 33 min
Easy hike from Uetendorf via Rosinli
Uetendorf · 7.4 km · 2 h 8 min
Easy hike from Thierachern via Seematt
Thierachern · 8.7 km · 2 h 28 min
Hikes nearby
Everything within a 25 min drive
- Private hike up the Niesen with a Swiss triathlete from Spiez
Private hike up the Niesen with a Swiss triathlete from Spiez
Spiez
from CHF 290
- Panorama Rundweg Thunersee, Stage 1/4
Panorama Rundweg Thunersee, Stage 1/4
Wanderweg · Thun → Sigriswil · 11 km · 4 h 19 min
- Hike from Schwäbis via Weid-Emberg
Hike from Schwäbis via Weid-Emberg
Wanderweg · Schwäbis · 16 km · 5 h 6 min
- Hike from Schwäbis via Oberhofen am Thunersee
Hike from Schwäbis via Oberhofen am Thunersee
Wanderweg · Schwäbis · 14 km · 4 h 21 min
- Easy hike from Steffisburg via Weid-Emberg
Easy hike from Steffisburg via Weid-Emberg
Wanderweg · Steffisburg · 9.2 km · 2 h 55 min
- Hike from Hünibach via Uf der Brach
Hike from Hünibach via Uf der Brach
Wanderweg · Hünibach · 11 km · 4 h 13 min
- Easy hike from Thierachern via Unterer Schwand
Easy hike from Thierachern via Unterer Schwand
Wanderweg · Thierachern · 5.7 km · 1 h 35 min
- Easy hike from Thierachern via Rosinli
Easy hike from Thierachern via Rosinli
Wanderweg · Thierachern · 7.6 km · 2 h 8 min
- Easy hike from Hilterfingen via Schadau
Easy hike from Hilterfingen via Schadau
Wanderweg · Hilterfingen · 8.1 km · 2 h 30 min
- Easy hike from Amsoldingen via Seematt
Easy hike from Amsoldingen via Seematt
Wanderweg · Amsoldingen · 4.3 km · 1 h 9 min
- Guided hike to hidden gems in the Alps
Guided hike to hidden gems in the Alps
Interlaken
from CHF 598.50
Bike tours nearby
Everything within a 25 min drive
- Panorama Bike, Stage 11/14
Panorama Bike, Stage 11/14
Mountain bike routes · Thun → Schwarzsee · 47 km
- Berner Oberland-Route, Stage 1/2
Berner Oberland-Route, Stage 1/2
Cycling routes · Thun → Interlaken · 47 km
- Mittelländer Hügelroute, Stage 1/4
Mittelländer Hügelroute, Stage 1/4
Cycling routes · Thun → Langenthal · 70 km
- E-bike tour to the waterfalls in Lauterbrunnen
E-bike tour to the waterfalls in Lauterbrunnen
Interlaken
from CHF 199
- E-Bike Tour Interlaken Valley from Interlaken
E-Bike Tour Interlaken Valley from Interlaken
Interlaken
from CHF 109
New on Swiss Activities
- Oberhofen Castle Experience at Lake Thun
Oberhofen Castle Experience at Lake Thun
Oberhofen am Thunersee · Also available Oct 30
from CHF 15
- Private hike to Sigriswiler Rothorn with a Swiss triathlete starting from Sigriswil
Private hike to Sigriswiler Rothorn with a Swiss triathlete starting from Sigriswil
Sigriswil · Also available Oct 30
from CHF 280
- Electric motorboat rental Lake Thun from Spiez
Electric motorboat rental Lake Thun from Spiez
Spiez
from CHF 12.50
Museums & exhibitions
Everything within a 5 min drive
- Stiftung Historisches Material der Schweizer Armee
Stiftung Historisches Material der Schweizer Armee
Museum · Thun
Popular activities
- Scenic helicopter flight 45 min to Jungfraujoch
Scenic helicopter flight 45 min to Jungfraujoch
Belp
from CHF 1'390.80
- Schynige Platte Helicopter Skydive
Schynige Platte Helicopter Skydive
Interlaken · In demand
from CHF 490
- Foxtrail GO Interlaken Digital Scavenger Hunt
Foxtrail GO Interlaken Digital Scavenger Hunt
Interlaken
from CHF 19
- "Fire kitchen" cooking over the fire private
"Fire kitchen" cooking over the fire private
Bern
from CHF 30
- Detective Trail Bern "Detective Badger and His Animal Friends"
Detective Trail Bern "Detective Badger and His Animal Friends"
Bern
from CHF 9.50
Mountain huts & restaurants
Everything within a 30 min drive
Zoos & theme parks
Everything within a 25 min drive
Playgrounds nearby
Everything within a 55 min drive
- Winter-Kinderspielplatz Schlaraffenland
Winter-Kinderspielplatz Schlaraffenland
Playground · Zwischenflüh
Mountain railways & scenic rides
Everything within a 60 min drive
- PostBus pass journey across the Central Alps
PostBus pass journey across the Central Alps
Panoramic Transport · Meiringen
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- Aareböötle with guide from Thun to Bern
- City tour Thun public
- "Thun Story Basket, Children’s Tour": Public City Tour of Thun
- Thun Castle public tour
- "Anna Maria Wocher and the Thun Panorama": public city tour
- “Bloody Thun”: public city tour
- Brahms in Thun city tour
- "Men's rooms - women's dreams" guided tour of Thun
- Thun on the move city tour
- "Thun's Bridges": public city tour
- "Eerie Doings": public city tour
- Surfski kayak rent Thun
- Stand Up Paddle rentals in Thun
- Kayak rental in Thun
- Thun interactive scavenger hunt with smartphone
- “Thun’s High Waves” Public City Tour Thun
- "Famous Thun guests" Thun city tour
- "Sensual Thun" guided tour of Thun
- Surfski taster course in Thun
- "Beat the groom" in Thun: action-packed stag party
- "Beat the bride" in Thun: action-packed hen party
- "Advent stroll" Christmas and Advent traditions in Thun
- Surfski basic course in Thun
- City Pass Thun
- Aare rafting for 2-4 people: rent a dinghy
- Rafting for 3-6 people: Rent a rubber dinghy
- "Catch the Agent" GPS Game in Thun for Team Events
- "Find-the-Code: The Torpedo Drill" Outdoor Escape Game Thun
- Castle tour of Thun Castle for groups
- City and Castle Tour in Thun for Groups
- "Behind Lock and Key" Tour of Thun Castle for Groups
- "HERSTORY" Guided Tour Schloss Thun for Groups
- "Faith and Power" Guided Tour at Thun Castle for Groups
- "On the Wooden Trail through Thun Castle" Guided Tour for Groups
- "Horseback and Yet Bankrupt" Guided Tour of Thun Castle for Groups
- "Tour of the Collection Storage" Guided Tour Schloss Thun for Groups
- "Night at the Museum" Tour Schloss Thun for Groups
- Polterchallenge "Hangover - Girls Edition" hosted by Thun
- Stag Party Challenge "Hangover - Wolf Pack" by Thun
- Easy rafting on the Aare from Thun to Bern
- High School Escape Room in Thun
- The Prison Escape Room in Thun
- "Bank Robbery" Escape Room in Thun
- "AdventureTrail" outdoor puzzle trail in Thun
- "RailAdventure" City Adventure by Train in Thun
- "MiSSiONS" outdoor team game in Thun
Frequently asked questions
What are the places of interest and excursions in Thun?
The excursion destinations around Thun include the Aare, Lake Thun and the surrounding mountains. The Haslirein cave and the stalactite caves in the Glütschbach valley can be reached by a pleasant hike. They St Beatus caves are located below the Beatenberg near Interlaken. Famous sights of the town are the castle of Thun from the 12th century and the town church from the 14th century with its octagonal tower.
What activities can you do in Thun?
Thun, with its location on Lake Thun and the Aare River, offers many water activities. Hikes and bike rides are available around the lake and in the mountains around Thun. Tandem paragliding is also very popular here, with views of Lake Thun and the Jungfrau region.
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