Berner Oberland — The Crown of the Alps
Thun
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87 travelers
Altitude: 558m
Recommended days: 1 day
Gateway to the Bernese Oberland, Thun sits where the Aare river flows out of Lake Thun. Its medieval old town, crowned by the 12th-century Thun Castle with panoramic Alpine views, invites visitors to stroll along the unique Obere Hauptgasse with its elevated sidewalks. The lakefront promenade offers sailing, paddle boarding and swimming with Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau as a backdrop.
Highlights
Thun Castle and historical museumObere Hauptgasse elevated walkwaysLake Thun boat cruise to Spiez and InterlakenSchadau Park and CastleStockhorn cable car panorama
Getting there
Direct IC trains from Bern (20 min), Zürich (1h15), Basel (1h30). Gateway to Interlaken and Jungfrau region.
Activities
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