Lake Thun by boat
Castles, vineyards and a shore-side lunch on Lake Thun.
Activities
Days out around Lake Thun
Walks, boat trips, mountain railways and winter outings, with the details you need to plan each one.
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Harder Kulm above Interlaken
Take the funicular above Interlaken for views of both lakes and the mountains.
Lauterbrunnen: Staubbach Falls and a walk along the valley
Spend time below Staubbach Falls, walk into the valley and decide whether to add Trümmelbach or a mountain railway to your day.
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.
Grindelwald First: Cliff Walk and the walk to Bachalpsee
Take the gondola from Grindelwald for the Cliff Walk and, when the path is open, Bachalpsee. Add the Flyer, Glider or downhill rides if you fancy them.
Inside the St. Beatus Caves
Follow limestone formations and an underground stream above Lake Thun.
Sigriswil bridge: a walk above the gorge with lake views
Walk the 340-metre suspension bridge between Sigriswil and Aeschlen, above the Gumischlucht, with Lake Thun in view on a clear day.
A walk to Bachalpsee
Walk from First to a mountain lake, with time to linger by the water.
Paragliding in Interlaken: from the hillside to Höhematte
See Interlaken from a tandem paraglider, with a pilot at the controls. Here is how the Beatenberg flight and landing on Höhematte work.
Oeschinensee: a lakeside walk beneath the mountain walls
Enjoy Oeschinensee’s mountain scenery, with a gondola ride from Kandersteg and a walk to the shore. The higher Heuberg hike needs more experience.
Visit Ballenberg Open-Air Museum
Explore historic farmhouses, workshops and traditional crafts near Brienz.
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.
Jungfraujoch: a train ride up to the glaciers
A day at Jungfraujoch, from the Eiger Express and Jungfrau Railway to Aletsch Glacier views and the Ice Palace.
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.
Walks near Lake Thun: lakeside paths and mountain trails
An easy walk to Faulensee, a wooded valley in the Suldtal or a day in the mountains: choose a route near Lake Thun that your whole group can enjoy.
Hiking the Niesen
Climb from Mülenen, or take the funicular to Schwandegg for a shorter mountain hike.
Walking beneath the Eiger
Walk below the Eiger’s north face between Eigergletscher and Alpiglen.
Swimming at Lake Thun’s lidos
Swim in the pools or the lake, then relax on the lawns at Thun’s summer lido.
GoldenPass Express to Gstaad
Take the train from Spiez through the Simmental and Saanenland, with a stop in Gstaad.
Schynige Platte by cogwheel train
Ride from Wilderswil to Schynige Platte for the alpine garden and walks above the valley.
Learn to sail on Lake Thun
Try a sailing lesson around Spiez or Hilterfingen, or ask about a yacht outing with a skipper.
Kayaking and paddleboarding on the lakes
Explore the shore by canoe or paddleboard, or join guided kayaking from Bönigen on Lake Brienz.
A ski day in the Jungfrau region
Choose runs around Grindelwald, Wengen or Mürren for your group, with a mountain lunch between descents.
Skiing towards Adelboden, Lenk or Gstaad
Spend the day getting to know one ski area: Adelboden-Lenk or the slopes reached from Zweisimmen.
A winter day above Interlaken at Beatenberg
Look over Lake Thun, follow an open prepared winter path or try the Niederhorn-Vorsass sledge run.
Snowshoeing around Lauterbrunnen and Wengen
Enjoy snowy valley views on an open winter footpath or a marked snowshoe route suited to your group.
Fondue at the Stockhorn igloo
Ride to Chrindi, walk through the snow towards Hinterstockensee and settle down for fondue in the igloo.
Winter walks above Grindelwald
Walk Grindelwald’s prepared winter paths with snowy peaks above you.
Saltwater pools in Schönried
Indoor and outdoor saltwater pools, sauna options and a slow afternoon at ERMITAGE with a reserved day session.
A spa day beside Lake Thun at Deltapark
Enjoy pools, sauna and quiet time beside Lake Thun with an advance day-guest reservation at Deltapark.
Spa Nescens at the Victoria-Jungfrau
Make time for pools and rest in Interlaken with a confirmed Spa Day package at Spa Nescens.
Zermatt for the day: village or high mountain?
Explore Zermatt’s old wooden houses and village life, then decide whether to add the longer Matterhorn Express outing.
Bungy jumping at Stockhorn
A 134-metre jump from a cable car above the mountain lake Hinterstockensee.
Interlaken Ropes Park
Rope bridges, forest platforms and zip lines, with courses for different levels.
Canyoning in the Saxeten gorge
Slide, wade and abseil through the Saxeten gorge with a guide.
Via ferratas and mountain tours
Climb ladders and rock on a mountain route suited to your experience.
Cycling around Lake Thun
Ride through lakeside towns, with stops by the water along the way.
Biking in Grindelwald
Enjoy the Eiger backdrop on a bike route that leaves time to stop and look.
Dinner with a Lake Thun view
A lakeside stroll and dinner in the castle setting of Schadau.
What to eat around Lake Thun
Crisp rösti, a shared fondue and a chance to try what is local and in season.
Wine tasting in Spiez
Stroll among the vines above Spiez bay, then discover the local wine at a tasting.
Oberhofen or Thun Castle?
Lakeside rooms and grounds at Oberhofen, or the medieval keep above Thun’s old town.
Tour the Federal Palace in Bern
Book a Federal Palace tour, with time for Bern’s old town before or afterwards.
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