A PLACE IN THE PLAN
The old town & Aare
Walk beside the Aare after reaching the base.
See where it fits →SWITZERLAND / THUN
Thun Itinerary: 2 days
A castle above the roofs. A walk beside the Aare. The next journey across the lake.
Use a Thun overnight for an old-town and castle visit, then choose a Lake Thun sailing toward Interlaken when the seasonal timetable fits.
A trip from Alisha & MattPlanned with couples in mind.
Take the next journey by water.
YOUR TIME2 days · 1 night
THE FOCUSOld town · castle · Lake Thun cruise
THE BASEYour chosen Thun hotel
THE PACEArrival + exploring + departure
THE EXPERIENCES TO BUILD A TRIP AROUND
Give these places their time
Give the old town an evening, then choose the castle and lake journey.
A PLACE IN THE PLAN
Thun Castle
Give the castle approach and interior the morning if visiting.
See where it fits →A PLACE IN THE PLAN
Lake Thun
Use the sailing as the next journey, with the railway as an alternative.
See where it fits →GET TO KNOW THE PLACE
Take time for Thun.
Take the next journey by water.
Pair Thun’s old town and castle with an onward journey by water when the seasonal sailing fits. The lake can be part of the travel day, not another excursion to squeeze in. Check the next mountain connection before choosing which boat to take.
One night gives you an arrival evening and the next day’s town visit and onward lake journey. Keep the cruise and any later mountain transfer on compatible timetables; it is not another full day in Thun.
See how the route fits together ↘A LITTLE ORIENTATION
Get your bearings before setting out.
One night gives you an arrival evening and the next day’s town visit and onward lake journey. Keep the cruise and any later mountain transfer on compatible timetables; it is not another full day in Thun.
ROUTE DIAGRAM · NOT TO SCALEThunArrival + one night
Old townAare + castle visit
Lake ThunOperating sailing
InterlakenOnward transfer
2 DAYS · 1 NIGHT · A SEPARATE VISIT GUIDE
ON THE MAP
Put the places in perspective.
Get your bearings before setting out. The map shows how the outings relate to one another; use the day plan to decide which belong together.
Explore the places in the list below.
Place coordinates: Wikidata , Wikipedia and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Geography: Natural Earth. Select a place for its source.
Your Thun route and overnight stays
| Day | Route or focus | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | THUN · ARRIVAL | One night at your chosen Thun hotel. |
| 2 | THUN → LAKE THUN → INTERLAKEN | Onward accommodation arranged separately. |
THE PLAN
Your Thun itinerary, day by day
Open a day for the stops and practical advice. Let the plan help you decide where to linger.
2 days · 1 nightA ROUTE TO MAKE YOUR OWN
THUN · THE ROUTE
DAY1A Thun arrival evening.
THUN · ARRIVALArrival and settling in · use the time your journey leaves
Keep the first evening close after the train journey.
- Arrive and settle inChoose your own Thun hotel; choose a location that works for the station, old town and pier. Confirm room access and storage.
- Old town beside the AareTake a short riverside walk if daylight remains.
- Dinner and the next day’s planCheck the castle opening and boat timetable before deciding how much fits in the morning.
WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
One night at your chosen Thun hotel.
DAY2The castle, then across the lake.
THUN → LAKE THUN → INTERLAKENChoose the main outing · keep alternatives separate
Choose a sailing late enough to leave room for the town visit.
- Old town and Thun CastleWalk the central streets and climb or use the available Schlossberg access as suited to your group. Check the museum’s current opening before relying on an interior visit.
- Lunch and collect bagsAllow time to reach the correct pier with luggage.
- A Lake Thun sailingChoose an operating BLS sailing toward Interlaken, checking the actual destination, connections and ticket coverage.
- Continue from InterlakenA transfer to Lauterbrunnen, Mürren, Wengen or another base needs further station and mountain connections. Leave enough time for all of them.
- Rail as the alternativeIf the cruise does not fit the season, weather or onward check-in, use the railway and save the boat for another day.
WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
Onward accommodation arranged separately.
GET TO KNOW THE PLACE
Things to See in Thun
Get to know the main sights before putting them into your day. Open a card for the visit details and its place in the route.
THUN · ARRIVAL
The old town & Aare
Walk beside the Aare after reaching the base.
Plan your visit
THUN → LAKE THUN → INTERLAKEN
Thun Castle
Give the castle approach and interior the morning if visiting.
Plan your visit
THUN → LAKE THUN → INTERLAKEN
Lake Thun
Use the sailing as the next journey, with the railway as an alternative.
Plan your visit
MAKE ROOM FOR THISTake the next journey by water.
Take the next journey by water.
When the timetable fits.
The lake cruise can be the transition toward Interlaken. Choose it after checking the castle morning and the final transfer, so neither the visit nor the next arrival becomes a rush.
A GOOD PLACE TO LAND
Find a base
that suits your days.
Start with where you want to spend the evening, then consider the next morning’s journey.
A BASE TO EXPLORE.
THUN · ONE NIGHT
Your chosen Thun hotel
Choose a Thun base for the old town and the next day’s lake journey.
Find it on the mapThese are the overnight stops behind the plan. Ask about arrival time and bags before booking; a useful luggage arrangement can give you more of the day to explore.
A little preparation makes a better day.
Use the links below for current visitor information, then check the details with the people arranging your visit.
KNOW THE PACE BEFORE YOU GO
Make the day fit the visit
Give the old town an evening, then choose the castle and lake journey.
GETTING THERE & AROUND
Count the whole journey
Arrange bags so you can collect them before the sailing. Match the onward Interlaken connection to the boat or railway you choose.
WALKING & CHOICES
Choose the version you will enjoy
The castle visit and a sailing fill the departure day. Keep a rail alternative rather than adding another sightseeing circuit.
BEFORE YOU SET THE DATES
What to arrange first
Check castle entry and the full lake timetable first, including your final connection.
THE MAIN DECISION
Start with the parts that set the day
Arrange bags so you can collect them before the sailing. Match the onward Interlaken connection to the boat or railway you choose.
YOUR OWN BOOKINGS
Match the details to your visit
Use the linked visitor information for the sites and journeys you choose. Check arrival instructions, entry and any guide or transfer against your actual booking. Meals and optional outings depend on what you arrange.
PICK YOUR SEASON
Thun, month by month.
Compare average daytime highs and overnight lows to help choose a season and pack for the trip.
Thun
Reference station: Interlaken · 577 m elevation
Average daily highAverage daily low°F
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Warmest average daysJuly
Coolest average nightsJanuary
Plan for the actual outingUse these averages to compare seasons, then check a forecast before packing. They do not show rainfall or guarantee the weather for your dates.
1991–2020 station normals reported to the WMO, via NOAA. High-temperature data ↗ · Low-temperature data ↗ Coastal, city and mountain conditions can differ. These are averages, not a forecast or record extremes.
View the monthly figures
| Month | °F | °C |
|---|---|---|
| January | 38° / 27° | 3.2° / -2.8° |
| February | 42° / 28° | 5.4° / -2.5° |
| March | 51° / 34° | 10.5° / 0.9° |
| April | 58° / 39° | 14.7° / 4.1° |
| May | 66° / 47° | 18.7° / 8.3° |
| June | 72° / 54° | 22.4° / 12.1° |
| July | 76° / 57° | 24.3° / 13.8° |
| August | 75° / 56° | 23.7° / 13.6° |
| September | 67° / 50° | 19.2° / 10° |
| October | 57° / 43° | 14.1° / 6° |
| November | 46° / 34° | 7.8° / 1.2° |
| December | 39° / 29° | 3.7° / -1.8° |
A NOTE FROM ALISHA & MATT
Choose the visit
that suits you.
Arrange the main visit first. Leave enough of the day to enjoy lunch, walk between stops and reach the next place without a race.
Alisha & MattChoose the sailing first.
Cruise operation and destinations vary by season.
Check the castle calendar.
Interior visiting hours are different from a walk through town.
Count the final connection.
Reaching Interlaken is only part of a journey to a mountain village.
BEFORE YOU GOA few questions
A few questions
before you go.
How much time does this guide include?
One night gives you an arrival evening and the next day’s town visit and onward lake journey. Keep the cruise and any later mountain transfer on compatible timetables; it is not another full day in Thun.
Can I combine this with the other guides?
Yes. Start with the journeys and hotel nights. An arrival day here can overlap a departure day elsewhere; count that shared travel day once, then give the visits the time they need.
How do we keep a copy?
Use “Save this trip” to bookmark the guide in this browser. For a copy to take along, choose “Print this itinerary”: every day opens for printing, and your device’s PDF option lets you save the plan.
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