Thun: Hotels and Accommodation

Thun is located where the Aare flows out of Lake Thun, around 30 kilometres southeast of Bern. Lake Thun lies in the wider regional surroundings of Thun, in the mountain landscape of the Bernese Oberland, stretches between Thun and Interlaken, and covers around 48 square kilometres.

Those planning a stay in Thun may wish to book a hotel.

Landscape and lake

Solhore, Falkeflue, Birespitz and Stockenflue are located in the area surrounding Thun. Lake Thun is used for water sports, sailing and swimming. Historic paddle steamers operate on the lake between its shores and the settlements along the lake.

The Lake Thun Panorama Circular Trail runs through the wider regional surroundings of Thun. The 63-kilometre hiking trail is divided into four stages around Lake Thun.

Culture and cityscape

Thun has a historic centre with numerous historic buildings, an old town and a castle. A guided tour through Schadau Park presents the 38-metre-long Thun Panorama. It was created between 1809 and 1814 and is considered the oldest surviving circular panorama in the world.

St. Paul's Church is located in the wider regional surroundings of Thun.

Further local pages for geographical orientation: Sigriswil, Heimberg, Blumenstein, Eriz, Uetendorf, Steffisburg, Oberhofen Am Thunersee, Goldiwil (Thun), Schwanden Ob Sigriswil, Tschingel Ob Gunten, Aeschlen Ob Gunten, Unterlangenegg, Thun, Hilterfingen, Heiligenschwendi.

For the higher-level travel overview: Bern.