Discover Thun
A multi-faceted destination. The city offers stunning views of the Swiss Alps and a picturesque old town with unique raised sidewalks. The towers of the castle stand guard from above as the turquoise waters of the Aare River flow through the middle of the city. … In summer – a mecca for all swimming enthusiasts!
The Old Town of Thun
Elegant houses, charming boutiques and a variety of restaurants all characterize the Old Town of Thun. Away from the hustle and bustle, discover a variety of unique shops located along the raised sidewalks.
Schloss Thun
The imposing castle with its four turrets stands above the town of Thun. The historical museum located on 5 floors of the castle showcases the cultural development of the area over a 4000 year period.
Scenic view from Schlossberg Thun
The Schlossberg of Thun can be reached from the old town via the Schlosstreppe or the stairs at the Rathausplatz in approximately. 15 minutes. Once at the top, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the city of Thun.
Thun Art Museum
Enjoy contemporary art at the Thun Art Museum. The museum features four to five temporary exhibits each year, focusing primarily on contemporary art. There are also exhibits emphasizing cross-generational art as well as collaborative art projects.
Thun Panorama
The Thun Panorama is one of the oldest surviving cycloramas in the world. Created by the Basel artist ,Marquard Wocher, in 1814, the cyclorama measures 38 meters in length and is located in the middle of the beautiful Thun Schadaupark. The Thun-Panorama is open from March until the end of November.
Origins of the Thun panorama picture
Marquard Wocher painted his famous round picture from the attic of Freienhofgasse 2 in Thun. On the ground floor, you will find Miratee, an old-fashioned tea store selling over 200 varieties of tea.
The narrowest house in Switzerland
You will find the narrowest house in all of Switzerland at Oberen Hauptgasse 75 in Thun. It is 10 meters tall and only 2.2 meters wide!
Bälliz-Shopping in the city of Thun
Bälliz is the main shopping street in Thun. Numerous department stores and boutiques are nestled between the inner and outer Aare in the city center of Thun.
Obere Hauptgasse - Shopping in the city of Thun
Away from the hustle and bustle, you will find many unique shops to browse through in the Old Town of Thun…
Bernese Oberland Centre
In the Bernese Oberlandzentrum there are more than 26 shops under one roof…