Explore the area

Find your place around the lake

From Thun’s old town to the quieter shores of Faulensee.

Properties Activities

Thun old town: take the long way to the river

Raised pavements, small shops and a pause beside the Aare, with the castle as an optional climb.

Spiez: the bay and the station above it

A lakeside afternoon and a useful railway stop, with one hill to remember.

Thun: follow the Aare into the old town

Old-town streets, raised pavements and a separate walk towards the lake.

Faulensee: a smaller place beside Lake Thun

Walk towards Spiez and check the bus before choosing a lakeside stay.

Einigen: church, lakeshore and the local bus

A small Lake Thun village where the exact address matters.

Interlaken: Ost or West makes a difference

Choose your station and your lake before choosing the day’s route.

Grindelwald: find the right mountain departure

The village station and Terminal serve different routes.

Lauterbrunnen: start with the valley

Two different waterfall visits and two different routes up to the villages.

Mürren: arrive, then slow down

A car-free village visit needs a final ride and a walk, not a summit ticket.

Wengen: a village visit above the valley

Arrive by railway and check the last walk, especially with luggage.

Lake Thun: choose the town as well as the view

Thun, Spiez and the smaller villages offer different kinds of stay.

Lake Brienz: choose a village, then the day out

The railway town and smaller shore villages have different transport needs.

Spiez bay: leave some time for doing very little

A castle, vineyard paths and boats by the shore, with an uphill walk to remember on the return.

Iseltwald: look beyond the pier

A small village on Lake Brienz, with shore views, a lunch stop and a return journey worth checking.

Beatenberg: a different angle on Lake Thun

Views from above the lake, village walks and a little care over where the bus should leave you.

Oberhofen: the castle beside the lake

A castle visit, a walk in the park or lunch by Lake Thun. Choose how long you want to stay.

Sigriswil: cross the bridge, then stay for the village

A short crossing above the gorge, with Lake Thun views in clear weather and a village worth a pause.

A Lake Thun apartment, booked the way that suits you

Compare the actual home, location and terms when deciding between direct booking and Airbnb.

Near Interlaken, with evenings on Lake Thun

What a Lake Thun apartment means for Interlaken days, early meetings and the journey home.

Jungfraujoch: a train ride up to the glaciers

Glacier views, the Ice Palace and a big mountain journey. How to decide whether Jungfraujoch fits your weather, time and holiday budget.

Grindelwald First: a walk, a lake and room to linger

A gondola ride from Grindelwald, the Cliff Walk and a possible walk to Bachalpsee, with adventure rides for those who fancy them.

Lauterbrunnen: a village, a valley and the waterfalls

Spend time below Staubbach Falls, walk into the valley and decide whether to add Trümmelbach or a mountain railway to your day.

Sigriswil bridge: a little walk with a lot of air below

Cross the suspension bridge above the Gumischlucht, enjoy Lake Thun views in clear weather and leave a little time for the villages.

Blausee: blue water and a picnic in the woods

A small forest lake in the Kander valley, with fish to watch, woodland paths and room for a picnic or playground stop.

Oeschinensee: give the lake a little time

The gondola from Kandersteg, the walk to the water and the choice between a lakeside visit and the more demanding Heuberg hike.

Suldtal and Pochtenfall: a valley walk or waterfall circuit

Explore the Suldtal near Aeschiried, with streamside picnic stops and a separate, steeper walking circuit around Pochtenfall.

Morgenberghorn: a demanding summit above Lake Thun

Plan a Morgenberghorn hike with lake views, steep exposed summit routes and a T4 alpine approach from Rengglipass for experienced hikers.

Walking near Lake Thun: choose the right kind of day

Choose a lakeshore stroll, a valley walk or a mountain route near Thun and Spiez, with clear advice on what changes as the paths get harder.

Paragliding in Interlaken: from the hillside to Höhematte

What a tandem flight over Interlaken involves, from the Beatenberg transfer to takeoff, airtime and choosing the right booking.

Lake Thun by boat

Choose a sailing, a shore stop and a way home.

Hiking the Niesen

Choose the climb from Mülenen or a shorter start at Schwandegg.

A walk to Bachalpsee

Leave time for the lake and the return to First.

Walking beneath the Eiger

Choose a direction and allow for the descent.

A lake journey with a shore stop

Use the boat timetable to shape the day.

An afternoon by the lake

Choose a bathing spot with the facilities you need.

Choose the walk before the view

Terrain and climbing matter more than a short distance.

Let the train be part of the outing

Choose a section that leaves time at the other end.

Choose your winter day on the local map

Snow, terrain and open transport decide what fits.

Harder Kulm above Interlaken

A viewpoint outing with time left for town.

Schynige Platte and First are separate outings

Choose a mountain visit or plan the full connecting hike.

Lake Thun by boat or under sail

A scheduled cruise, a first sailing lesson or a skippered outing: choose the time on the water that suits you.

Paddle close to the lakeshore

Choose a guided kayak outing or an independent rental, with the lake conditions deciding the route.

A swim and an afternoon by Lake Thun

Choose a permitted swimming spot or a seasonal lido, with time to relax on shore afterwards.

A ski day in the Jungfrau region

Choose the right sector and ticket before heading towards the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

Skiing towards Adelboden, Lenk or Gstaad

Choose one ski area for the day and check its actual entrance, open links and ticket.

A winter day above Interlaken at Beatenberg

Choose between a view, a prepared walk and a proper sledging run when winter conditions allow.

Snowshoeing around Lauterbrunnen and Wengen

Choose a marked winter route and check the approach before borrowing snowshoes.

Fondue at the Stockhorn igloo

A winter meal near Hinterstockensee, reached from Chrindi by a short snowy walk.

Winter walks above Grindelwald

Prepared paths, big mountain views and enough time to make the last ride down.

Saltwater pools in Schönried

Give ERMITAGE a few slow hours, with a confirmed day-guest booking before travelling.

A spa day beside Lake Thun at Deltapark

Reserve a day-guest session for pools, sauna and time close to the water.

An unhurried Spa Day in Interlaken

Ask Spa Nescens for a confirmed day package, then leave the afternoon free to enjoy it.

Zermatt for the day: village or high mountain?

Fast trains make a village visit possible; the Matterhorn Express is an extra mountain journey.

Bungy jumping at Stockhorn

A 134-metre jump from a cable car above Hinterstockensee, with time to take it all in.

Interlaken Ropes Park

Forest platforms, rope bridges and zip lines, with a choice of courses for different levels.

Canyoning in the Saxeten gorge

Slides, pools and short abseils on a guided canyon outing close to Interlaken.

Via ferratas and mountain tours

Iron ladders and exposed rock: choose a route for your experience, then check conditions.

Cycling around Lake Thun

A road circuit through Spiez, Thun and Interlaken, with lake stops worth leaving time for.

Biking in Grindelwald

Big mountain views and real climbs: pick a bike route for the rider, not the photograph.

Dinner with a Lake Thun view

Make an evening of the lake, with a restaurant and table chosen for what matters to you.

What to eat around Lake Thun

Fondue, rösti and a little curiosity about what is actually on the seasonal menu.

Wine tasting in Spiez

Walk through the vines above the bay, and arrange a tasting with the local grower.

Oberhofen or Thun Castle?

A lakeside castle and a keep above the old town offer two quite different visits.

A slow day at Ballenberg

Farmhouses, workshops and living crafts spread across an open-air museum near Brienz.

Inside the St. Beatus Caves

Limestone formations, an underground stream and a surprisingly cool hour above Lake Thun.

A day in Bern

Arcades, fountains and the Aare, with the Parliament Building as an optional booked visit.