Thun is a real Swiss town at the western end of Lake Thun with direct rail access toward Interlaken and the Bernese Alps.
If you want culture and calm without staying in the busiest tourist hub, Thun is often a better-feeling base.
Start with Thun travel guide and compare with where to stay in the Bernese Highlands.
What Thun Is Best For
- walkable old town
- strong dining choice
- lake + river atmosphere
- excellent public transport access
- quieter evenings than Interlaken
Thun as a Base for Mountains
Thun connects quickly to Spiez, Interlaken, and the Jungfrau corridor. If you're traveling without a car, read car-free travel in the Bernese Highlands.
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