Intro
The city of Thun, which is located at the lower end of Lake Thun, is the gate to the Bernese Oberland. The historic Old Town is situated about one kilometer from the shore of the lake, on the river Aare. There is a castle in the center of the Old Town that dates back to the 12th century and boasts a museum.
The first settlement arose on today's site of the city as early as 2,500 BC. The mighty castle was constructed by the Dukes of Zähringen. It has a fortification tower built between 1180 and 1190. The halls of the tower house a historical museum that exhibits artifacts from prehistory and early history as well as medieval objects, weapons and uniforms from the 18th and 19th century. The castle's most splendid exhibit is the restored Knights Hall, dating to the 12th century.
Further sights in the Old Town include the town church with its tower dating back to about 1330, the town hall from the 16th century, the Old Town itself and the numerous restaurants and cafés along the Aare River.
Winter
The Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau rise majestically across Lake Thun, over which glides a historic paddle steamer. The castle and city church proudly dominate the late-medieval Old Town.
Summer
The Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau rise majestically across Lake Thun, over which glides a historic paddle steamer. The castle and city church proudly dominate the late-medieval Old Town.
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GUIDED TOUR OF THE OLD TOWN
Discover Thun with us! Come on a guided tour through the Thun Old Town and solve the riddle of this Zähringer town. Thun is fascinating - its culture has a wealth of tradition, its history goes back to the stone age, and its unique setting between the lake and the Alps has left its mark on the historic and modern townscape. Come and discover Thun with us!
Operating times: May - November: every Saturday and July - August: in addition every Wednesday
Meeting Point: 14:00 h Welcome-Center at Thun Station
Costs: CHF 15.00 per person
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