"Thun's Bridges": public city tour
The sparkling Aare flows straight through the town of Thun. On this special walk, discover the many bridges of Thun that span the river and lead to Switzerland's largest shopping island.
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Highlights
- A special themed tour through the old town of Thun
- Discover the many bridges of Thun and learn their names
- Learn the historical background to the city's many bridges
- On your birthday, you can take part in the tour for free (ticket required)
Description
The turquoise-blue, sparkling Aare flows right through the city. On this special city walk, discover the many bridges of Thun that span the river. What are their names, when and why were they built? After this city tour, you'll be an expert on the bridges of Thun. After the tours in autumn, the Thun Water Magic shows begin.
Practical information:
- Public tours are not wheelchair accessible. Barrier-free group tours are available upon request.
Swiss Activity Tip
In autumn, you can enjoy free water shows after the city tour. They take place over four weeks from late September to late October. The "Thuner Wasserzauber" happens regardless of the weather. The Aare basin is located in Thun city centre in front of the Hotel Aare Thun. It’s about a five-minute walk from Thun station or around three minutes from Mühleplatz.
What's included
1:30 hour tour through Thun
Accompanied by an experienced guide
Meeting point
Welcome-Center am Bahnhof Thun, Seestrasse 2, 3600 Thun (direkt beim Bahnhof Thun neben der Amavita-Apotheke)
Seestrasse 2, 3600 Thun, Schweiz
Important information
- What to bring: weather-appropriate clothes, comfortable shoes
- The public city tour runs with a minimum of four people.
- Don’t forget your water bottle. You can refill it at the many public drinking fountains around the city.
Operator
Operated by
Thun Thunersee Tourismus
Verified operator
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We really enjoyed the city tour. Even as "almost locals," we learned a lot of new things. Ms Kocher was very knowledgeable and took us on an exciting journey.
Karin
19 Oct 2025
