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Thun


Thun is in Switzerland.

Get in

By Train
Thun is very easily reachable from every bigger city via Bern (from the north) or through the alps via Brig (from the south). From Brig it takes one hour and from Bern a half.

By Car
Thun is easily reachable with the national motorway A6 from Bern or Spiez and has two exits (Thun South, Thun North).

Get around

by Foot
Thun isn't that big, so you can reach most of the places by a little walk. Ask the Tourist Information at the railway station for a map.

by Bus
Thun has a good local bus-system. The STI brings you all around the city. Ask at the office in front of the railway station for timetables and stuff.

See

Places you have to take a look at:
  • Schadau Park and Castle (including the Swiss Gastronomy museum)
  • Muehleplatz
  • The Castle
  • Aare River
  • the Lake
  • Vaporama (Swiss Steam Machine museum)
  • Wocherpanorama


  • Do
  • Shopping in the Baelliz-Street
  • Take a bath in the Aare-River or the lake of Thun
  • Have a drink on the Muehleplatz


  • Eat
  • Arts Restaurant Schadau. High-end gastronomy in a Loire-style castle, but a tad expensive. Impressive view of the Lake and the Bernese Alps.
  • Elite.
  • Freienhof. High-end gastronomy and bar in a more modern setting.
  • Krone.
  • Rössli Berntor, untere Hauptgasse 32; Phone 033 222 48 70. Informal restaurant with a mix of Swiss, Italian and Mexican cuisine. Reasonable prices and huge portions.
  • Seepark


  • Drink
  • Very nice place at the beautiful Aare river. It's where young and active people (a lot of boardriders, mountain-bikers etc.) meet for early-evening drinks or bigger parties with live-gigs and local DJs.

  • A famous culture club with a lot of alternative live music from punk over electro to reggae. There are always good vibes, people of different cultures and nice music.




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    Hotels in Thun
    Hotel Splendid Score 0 from 0 reviews
    Höheweg 33 0/10
    This friendly and cosy family hotel is centrally located between Interlaken’s two train stations, and is the perfect choice for leisure-and-pleasure holidays. Family-run for over 50 years, the hotel offers an excellent restaurant, a popular pub and 34 individually furnished rooms. Surrounded by majestic mountains, Interlaken is an ideal starting point to discover the beauties of the Bernese Oberland. ... more
     
    Fassbind Hotel City am Bahnhof Score 7.15 from 265 reviews
    Bubenbergplatz 7 7.15/10
    Internet is available at the hotel, however not in all rooms, only 1st and 2nd floor. The hotel is at the public area's equipped for disabled with wheelchair. In the room it is possible but not specially equipped. ... more
     
    Hotel Rössli Score 7.875 from 24 reviews
    Hauptstrasse 10 7.88/10
    The hotel offers a varied breakfast buffet and also features a dining room for guests on a half-board arrangement. ... more
     
    Hirschen Score 7.35 from 204 reviews
    Hauptstrasse 11 7.35/10
    Situated in Interlaken, the Hotel Hirschen is located within a unique country house that dates back to the 16th century, offering you a cosy atmosphere. ... more
     
     Astoria Swiss Quality Hotel Score 8.125 from 80 reviews
    Zieglerstrasse 66 8.13/10
    A renovated 3 star hotel with a friendly and informal atmosphere, close to the city centre on the “Eigerplatz” (motorway exit “Bern Forsthaus”). Awarded Swiss Tourism’s Quality Award I, the hotel has 62 spacious and comfortable rooms, restaurant with bar, conference rooms. ... more
     
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    La Dole

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    Mt. Rigi - Queen of the Swiss Mountains 9 hours

    Mt. Rigi - Queen of the Swiss Mountains

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