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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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Thun area (postcode 3600)
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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
Frequently asked questions
Thun · answered by the editorial team
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.