Spiez: castle, vineyards and Lake Thun
The town rises above a harbour and castle, with vineyards on the slopes and a shore path to Faulensee.
Explore the area
Explore Lake Thun & beyond
Town and village guides to help you decide where to go, from the shores of Lake Thun to Wengen and Mürren.
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Thun: old town and the Aare
Raised pavements, riverside terraces and a castle above the old streets, with Schadau Park farther along towards the lake.
Faulensee on Lake Thun
A small lakeside village for lunch by the water, with a shore path continuing to Spiez bay and its castle.
Lauterbrunnen: the village and waterfall valley
Staubbach Falls beside the village, steep cliffs above the valley floor and Wengen and Mürren on the slopes above.
Grindelwald beneath the mountains
A lively mountain village with shops, restaurants and separate departures for First, Männlichen and the Eiger Express.
Iseltwald on Lake Brienz
A village in a small bay, with public shore paths and the Seeburg promontory beside the waterfront.
Wengen: a car-free village above the valley
The railway from Lauterbrunnen arrives among village lanes, chalets and terraces looking across the valley.
Mürren above the Lauterbrunnen valley
Village streets and terraces facing the mountains, reached via Grütschalp or Stechelberg.
Oberhofen: a castle on Lake Thun
The castle stands beside the boat landing, with a park of trees and lakeside paths and a museum inside.
Beatenberg, high above Lake Thun
A village along the hillside, looking across the lake to the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, with the Niederhorn above.
Around Lake Thun
Thun’s old town, Spiez bay and the smaller villages of Faulensee and Einigen give each stretch of shore its own character.
Lake Brienz: Brienz, Iseltwald and the lakeshore
Steep mountains surround the lake, with Brienz’s promenade and woodcarving heritage and Iseltwald’s small bay along the shore.
Einigen: the little church by Lake Thun
A small village between Thun and Spiez, known for its historic church beside the lake.
Interlaken between the lakes
Höhematte, busy shopping streets and views towards the Jungfrau, with the two lakes outside the town centre.
Sigriswil above Lake Thun
A hillside village facing the lake, linked to Aeschlen by the suspension bridge over the Gumischlucht.
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