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“Bloody Thun”: public city tour

5.03 reviewsBooked 3×ThunOperated by Thun Thunersee TourismusWeather

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 h 30 min
LanguagesGerman
Meeting pointHotel Aare Thun (on the Aare side), 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 walk through Thun’s old town. Dr Jon Keller takes you on a fascinating journey through the city’s criminal past. Hear stories about crimes from bygone days and discover a very different side of Thun. This themed tour is guaranteed to give you goosebumps.

The former city archivist shares stories about Thun’s criminal past throughout the tour. Hear about a sexually motivated murder in Obere Hauptgasse, the Kyburg fratricide at Thun Castle and other horrific crimes. You’re sure to get goosebumps.

The tour ends at Waisenhausplatz in Thun.

Practical information

  • Public tours are not wheelchair accessible. Accessible group tours are available on request.
  • Paid parking is available at the «Hotel Aare Thun» car park.
  • About a 10-minute walk from Thun railway station.

Inclusions

  • Included:

    1.5-hour tour of Thun

  • Included:

    Accompanied by former city archivist Dr. Jon Keller

Meeting point

Hotel Aare Thun (on the Aare side), Freienhof, 3600 Thun

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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

Reviews

5.0

3 Reviews

Sascha16 Feb 2026

Ursula15 May 2023

Monika15 May 2023

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Thun Thunersee Tourismus

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