CAROLINE WHITTLE

LAKE THUN, SWITZERLAND

A photographic travel guide to the Lake Thun region of Switzerland.

Use this guide to find your own way through this spectacular area.

Plan your trip to Lake Thun, Switzerland

How long should I spend here?

At least a week, so you have time to enjoy everything this area offers.

When is the best time to visit?

June to September for the best weather and hiking conditions.

How do I get around?

The public transportation in Switzerland is incredible. You can get anywhere you need by bus or train (you can even get to hikes!)

Where are the best places to visit?

The town of Thun, Aeschi bei Spiez, Hilterfingen, Schynige Platte, Niederhorn, Niesen, and Spiez.

White umbrellas and red picnic tables sit outside of a dark wooden restaurant
Gasthaus Suld, near Pochtenfalle
Town of Thun
A man in a green shirt and blue hat sits on a bench overlooking a green valley.
View near Aeschi bei Spiez
A pink and white ice cream is held in the air.
Ice Cream in Thun
Various cheeses, colored yellow, orange and green, sit on a table.
Cheese Shop, Kasekeller, in Thun
Three men in black uniforms play the alphorn, a long wooden musical instrument.
Alphorn Players at Schynige Platte
Small boats dot a blue lake.
Lake Thun Views near Hilterfingen
A red table with silver metal chairs at a restaurant.
Restaurant at the Top of Niederhorn

HIKES

Hikes to Do:

Pochtenfalle near Aeschiried

Hiking Trails from the Top of Niederhorn

Hiking Trails from the Top of Niesen

FOODS

Foods to Try:

Raclette or Fondue

Local Cheese at Chas Rosch or Kasekeller Thun

ACTIVITIES

Activities to Enjoy:

Ride the Cable Car/Railway to Niesen or Niederhorn

Take the Train to Schynige Platte

Ride the Lake Boat from Thun to Spiez or Beatenbucht

EXPLORE

Where to Explore:

Town of Thun

Aeschi bei Spiez

Hilterfingen

Oberhofen

A hiker in black walks along a trail surrounded by green trees.
Pochtenfalle Hiking Trail
White cup with coffee against a background of snow covered mountains.
Coffee Views at Schynige Platte
Holey cheese sits on a white plate with green pickles and a flower covered tablecloth.
Raclette Dinner

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