Bernese Oberland
Thun
Medieval rose city on the Aare
Altitude
560 m
Population
44,000
Idéal pour
Accès
Direct train from Interlaken West (10 min) or Bern (30 min). Ferry from Interlaken in summer (1h 50 min scenic route).
À propos de Thun
Thun is the largest city in the Bernese Oberland and one of Switzerland's most beautiful medieval towns. Built by the Dukes of Zähringen in the 12th century, it straddles the Aare River where it flows out of Lake Thun. The old town's covered walkways (Obere Hauptgasse) sit above the shops below — an architectural peculiarity found almost nowhere else in Switzerland, where pedestrians walk at first-floor level over a lower street.
Thun Castle (Schloss Thun), built around 1190, towers above the old town on a hill and houses a historical museum spanning four floors. The town is famous for its roses — parks, window boxes, and public beds bloom from May through October. Lake Thun stretches 17.5 km southward toward Spiez and Interlaken, serviced by historic paddle steamers running since 1835.
Attractions
Thun Castle
Built c.1190 by the Dukes of Zähringen — four floors of arms, tapestries, and local history above the old town rooftops.
Obere Hauptgasse
Unique covered walkway at first-floor level with small shops, fountains, and medieval arcades — unlike anywhere else in Switzerland.
Lake Thun Paddle Steamers
Historic steamboats operating since 1835, connecting Thun to Spiez, Interlaken, Oberhofen, and lakeside castles.
Schadau Castle Park
Neo-Gothic lakeside castle with rose gardens, the Wocher Panorama (1814 circular painting), and Lake Thun views.
Vos guides
Activités disponibles in Thun
Konrad Federico
Thun · Water · Sports
Anoli Rebecca
Interlaken · Kids · Arts