Activities

Plan your Lake Thun activities

Compare the best on-water, mountain, and rail experiences around the Bernese Oberland and match them to your stay location.

on-water

Lake Thun ferry rides and scenic boat routes

How to plan ferry rides on Lake Thun: route choices, practical timing, and where to board.

  • Board from Thun, Spiez, or Interlaken West
  • Combine boats with rail for loop day trips
  • Strong option for mixed-weather sightseeing
summer

Best public beaches and swimming spots around Lake Thun

Where to swim around Lake Thun: practical beach options, family-friendly spots, and lake access tips.

  • Family-friendly waterfront zones near Thun
  • Clear-water swim spots around Spiez and Oberhofen
  • Easy add-on after short hikes or town walks
mountains

Alpine hiking routes for all levels

A practical hiking guide from Lake Thun to Jungfrau: easy walks, mid-level trails, and full mountain days.

  • Easy options near Mannlichen and Bachalpsee
  • Mid-level valley and ridge trails from Lauterbrunnen
  • Full-day routes in Grindelwald and Jungfrau corridor
adventure

Paragliding around Interlaken and Lake Thun

What first-timers should know about paragliding in the region: launch zones, seasonality, and logistics.

  • Tandem options from Beatenberg and nearby launch zones
  • Best window usually from late spring to early autumn
  • Strong backup activities on non-flyable days
rail

Panoramic train rides in the Bernese Oberland

Plan scenic rail days from Interlaken to mountain villages with practical transfer strategies.

  • Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen and Wengen combinations
  • Jungfrau corridor planning with transfer buffers
  • Low-stress loops with boat + rail combinations
winter

Winter sports access from Lake Thun stays

Ski and snow-day planning from Lake Thun and Interlaken bases into the Jungfrau winter corridor.

  • Day ski logistics toward Grindelwald/Wengen
  • Early-morning transfer planning from Lake Thun towns
  • Flexible non-ski options for mixed groups

Where to stay nearby

Thun Old Town

What to do in Thun Old Town: castle hill walks, riverside dining, and easy Lake Thun access.

Spiez Bay

Why guests choose Spiez Bay: castle gardens, vineyard views, and low-friction rail logistics.

Iseltwald

Plan a low-crowd day in Iseltwald with lake walks, photo spots, and boat access from Interlaken.

Beatenberg

Explore Beatenberg for elevated panoramas, easier mountain walks, and paragliding launch access.

Wengen

How to plan Wengen days: ridge walks, mountain rail links, and scenic car-free village life.

Murren

Discover Murren for Schilthorn access, cliffside views, and low-traffic mountain village stays.

Oberhofen

A practical Oberhofen guide: castle museum, lake promenade, and ferry options across Lake Thun.

Sigriswil

Visit Sigriswil for cliffside viewpoints, suspension bridge walks, and upper-lake panoramas.