"Thun - Gate of the Bernese Alps" Top 5 Page for this destination Thun by german_eagle

Thun Travel Guide: 201 reviews and 767 photos

view of the old town and the Aare river - Thun

Thun is located right on the place where the Aare river leaves the Lake of Thun.

Originally a celtic founding (dunum = fortified hill) it has been a popular place for settling and travelling through thousands of years.

After a touristic boom in the 19th century it lost its function of a place for staying of tourists to the villages in the Alps. An advantage for the traveller in our times - it is less touristy and remained authentic Swiss athmosphere of the past.

Last visit to Thun: Sep 2003
Intro Written Oct 1, 2003
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Reviews (14)

Bus Transportation (2)

Public transportation in the area is sufficient as one might expect in Switzerland. Beside the trains and boats there... more travel advice

The best lakeside terrace ever Restaurants (1)

When the boat got closer to Merligen's station I spotted one of the most inviting lakeside terraces I've ever seen. It... more travel advice

Merligen Off The Beaten Path (1)

Merligen is one of those villages on the northern shore of Lake Thun. It enjoys a sunny location with mild climate,... more travel advice

lakeside excursion Things to Do (7)

Another option - if not doing a boat cruise - to explore the beautiful Lake Thun region is to drive or (recommended)... more travel advice

Shopping (1)
a good mix

Favorites (2)
See All Promenades by the river and the lake

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slothtraveller Apr 5, 2013 at 2:47 PM

I didn't realise there were covered bridges in Thun, Ingo. Good page.
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  german_eagle Apr 6, 2013 at 1:53 AM
  
  Thanks a lot for visiting!
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Jim_Eliason May 1, 2010 at 5:27 AM

Nice tips Ingo
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Nemorino Oct 3, 2009 at 4:59 AM

Me again, coming back to read the four new tips that you have added since my last visit to this page. I have been through this area several times, but have never taken the time to tour systematically and have a proper look at this beautiful lake and town.
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yumyum Apr 22, 2008 at 10:32 AM

Lovely page Ingo! You remind me that I should update my own Thun page.
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Shajenn Mar 13, 2007 at 3:23 AM

great page !
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globetrott Apr 17, 2006 at 8:49 PM

a great page & lovely pics, bringing back great memories of the area around Thunersee !
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b1bob Dec 2, 2005 at 8:49 AM

Great coverage. I love those covered bridges.
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tini58de Apr 22, 2005 at 11:53 PM

Excellent page with beautiful pictures and great tips! Well done, Ingo!
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matcrazy1 Mar 6, 2005 at 10:31 AM

Great page and interesting tips. A must see for me, now.
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BeatChick Jan 2, 2005 at 11:12 PM

The trottoirs sound fascinating! I would LOVE that!