Excursions from Thun
Niesen
After a spectacular ride in the caable car, the view from the viewing platform at 2,362 metres gives you a fantastic 360° panorama of the imposing Bernese Alps, Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and over the Bernese Mittelland as far as Jura.
Further information: www.niesen.ch
Niederhorn
Discover the varied world of nature at 1,950 metres above sea level. Either on one of the orienteering trails or racing down into the valley on a Trotti-bike from the Vorsass middle station.
Further information: www.niederhorn.ch
Stockhorn
The Stockhorn is ideal for a half-day or full day excursion in the spring, summer, autumn and winter. Regardless of the season: you will find the time and space for new experiences, relaxation and enjoyment on the Stockhorn.
Further information: www.stockhorn.ch
Boat Trip on Lake Thun
Travel right across the lake with the ship and thereby visit some of the most beautiful places on the shores of Lake Thun in a pleasant and convenient way.
Further information: www.bls.ch/schifffahrt
Beatushöhlen Caves
A part of this extensive, kilometre-long cave system is open to visitors, and provides an insight into a wonderful and unique world, with grottos, waterfalls and stalactite formations. A footpath from the Beatushöhlen/Sundlauenen ship landing stage leads up through the woods to the entrance to the caves.
Further information: www.beatushoehlen.ch
Castles
- Thun Castle, from the Middle Ages is enthroned above the city, dominant and powerful.
- Schadau Castle in the Schadau Park is a place for romantic souls. Not for nothing idf the castle and the park a popular destination for weddings.
- Oberhofen Castle lies directly on the lake. The castle park is considered to be one of the most beautiful landscape gardens in the Alps.
- Hünegg Castle: A small castle hidden in a small wood on a small hill on Lake Thun.
- Spiez Castle: On a small hill above the Bay of Spiez with a fantastic view of the bay and the lake.
Foxtrail – Scavenger hunt
An exciting scavenger hunt awaits you from April to November. After the start at Thun railway station, surprises and tricky tasks await you at the various stations. The solutions set you back in the track again. more...
