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Lake Thun
No. 4 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Switzerland

Lake Thun

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Lake Thun is located on the Bernese Oberland between Thun and Interlaken. The lake is deep blue and crystal clear, and there are not only beautiful views of the Alps around the lake, but also traditional Swiss wooden villages. The summer resort Lake Thun is a local summer family holiday resort. There are many holiday houses along the coast, and you can see many people swimming, playing in the water or cycling and hiking, which is very lively. In addition, it is also popular with sailing enthusiasts for its very good breeze. A boat cruise is the best way to experience Lake Thun, starting from the pier next to Interlaken West Station, roaming west through the narrow waterway, and soon looking back at the magnificent scenery of the Jungfrau region. The cruise ships will stop at several stops along the lake, especially the famous town of Spiez. The end of the cruise is the medieval city of Thun on the west bank of the lake. The whole route takes about 2 hours one way. Cycling around the lake Many Swiss people love to ride bicycles along Lake Thun. Although there are more than 50 kilometers of roads around the lake, it is very exhausting, but the scenery along the way will be very enjoyable. Of course, you can also choose to ride one of the distances, and I believe you will have a good experience. Hiking in the mountains around Lake Thun is a great place to go on foot, and there is something special about the panoramic views of Lake Thun from tops such as the Niederhorn.Sigriswil · 3.5km from Spiez
Town of Spiez
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Town of Spiez

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Town of Spiez is situated on the southern shore of Lake Thun in the Bernese Highlands of Switzerland, nestled in a bay enclosed by two lush, wooded peninsulas. Vineyards on the hillsides stretch down to the lake, a medieval castle stands by the shore, and the Niesen peak on the opposite bank connects to the Bernese Alps. The castle, vineyards, blue lake, and snow-capped mountains framed together create a classic scene in many travelers' photos. The core view here is Spiez Castle and the adjacent Romanesque castle church. The tower was built right by the water and now houses a museum, where the Knight's Hall and period room furnishings tell the history of the local noble families, and the church still preserves Romanesque frescoes. A viewpoint overlooking the entire bay is located by the road above the castle. The hillside vineyards are a rare wine-growing region in the Bernese Highlands, cultivating varieties such as Pinot Noir and Riesling-Sylvaner, and the loop around the bay is easy to walk with expansive views. In summer, you can also swim by the lake, look back at the castle from the water, or take a Lake Thun cruise into the bay for a different perspective.Spiez · 294m from downtown
Hoheweg
No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Bernese Highlands

Hoheweg

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Hoheweg is the main street of Interlaken and a tree-lined thoroughfare connecting Interlaken Ost and West stations. Interlaken serves as the gateway for sightseeing in the Jungfrau region, where travelers from around the world often stop for a transfer, making it the town's most popular spot, bustling with visitors year-round. Shops, hotels, and restaurants are densely packed along the street, with watch shops and souvenir stores side by side, selling Swiss watches, handmade ceramics, and textiles, featuring patterns that incorporate both rustic elements of the Bernese Highlands and modern design. On one side lies the open lawn known as the Hohematte, originally a monastery garden and now preserved as a public green space; on clear days, you can see the snow-capped peak of the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe from the street at the end of the lawn, and paragliders frequently drift down from the mountains, landing slowly on the grass, often causing passersby to stop and look up. There are plenty of benches and outdoor seating; sitting down to rest when tired and watching the flow of people against the backdrop of the distant snow-capped mountains is a typical scene for visitors here.Interlaken · 14km from Spiez
Harder Kulm
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Unterseen

Harder Kulm

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Harder Kulm is a mountain north of Interlaken, facing the Jungfrau in the south. The mountain is 1322 meters above sea level. From the viewing platform on the top of the mountain, you can not only overlook the town of Interlaken, but also have a panoramic view of the Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. In addition, there is a restaurant on the top of the mountain, and dining in a fairyland-like scenery surrounded by mountains and rivers can be described as one of life's joys.Unterseen · 13.3km from Spiez
Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe
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Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe

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△ Ascend to 3,454 m above sea level and enjoy a 3‑hour visit at the Jungfraujoch “Top of Europe”. △ Stopovers and spectacular views, including glacier plateaus, the Sphinx viewing terrace, Snow Fun Park, Ice Palace, and a 360° cinematic experience. There are usually three starting points: Interlaken East, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen. i.Interlaken:A lively town with convenient transportation and dining options, often chosen by tourists. ii.Grindelwald:Offers unbeatable scenery and charming slopes, with high playability. It is closer to Jungfrau and also offers outdoor activities at First Mountain, making it a popular choice among young people. iii.Lauterbrunnen:A beautiful valley and waterfall town. △ Climb the Jungfraujoch! Drive to the charming town of Interlaken and immerse yourself in the picturesque scenery along the way. Admire the legendary Jungfraujoch in Switzerland, which was blessed by angels. △ Take your trip on the train, and enjoy the scenery along the way. △ A must-visit photo spot with the Swiss flag.On the glacier platform with amazing views, you will experience snow and ice 365 days a year, guaranteed. △ Facilities: excellent restaurants (Crystal, Bollywood, Aletsch Self‑Service), Lindt Chocolate Heaven, and immersive exhibitions like Alpine Sensation.Fieschertal · 27.3km from Spiez
Spiez Castle
No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Niedersimmental District

Spiez Castle

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Spiez Castle is situated in the town of Spiez on the southern shore of Lake Thun. Together with the adjacent castle church, gardens, and vineyards, it forms a medieval architectural complex built by the lake, and its nearly 40m high square main tower remains the town's landmark to this day. Today, the interior is open as a museum, with exhibitions centered around its successive owners. The medieval main tower recreates scenes of knightly tournaments and the lives of troubadours, with 13th-century tournament graffiti still visible on the tower walls. In the Gothic halls, you can see the medieval Bernese commander Bubenberg on horseback, the rooms upstairs display furniture and portraits from the era of the von Erlach family, and the kitchen is set up with scenes of banquet preparations. The adjacent church is a well-preserved early Romanesque building, with early 13th-century Romanesque frescoes painted on the semi-circular apse and the choir dome. The Virgin on the throne, the symbols of the Four Evangelists, and Christ seated on a rainbow remain clearly visible today. Climbing to the top of the tower offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Lake Thun, the mountains on the opposite shore, and the lakeside vineyards.Spiez · 803m from downtown
Schilthorn
No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Lauterbrunnen

Schilthorn

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Schilthorn is located in the Alps south of Interlaken, with an altitude of 2,970 meters. It is surrounded by well-known peaks such as Jungfrau and Eiger. Schilthorn is famous for the thrilling fight scenes in the 007 series "The Queen's Order". In summer, you can experience two different landscapes. If you go to Schilthorn in summer, when you reach the foot of the mountain, you can see green grass, local huts, and free-range cattle and sheep; It's another world, full of snow-covered scenes. Climbing by glass box cable car The main way for tourists to climb the Schilthorn is to take the cable car, but the difference is that this is a large glass box that can accommodate 80 people and moves up the mountain at a fast speed. The process of taking the cable car to the Schilthorn is fascinating, first from Stechelberg, 867 meters above sea level, to Gimmelwald, 1368 meters above sea level, and then to Mürren, Birg, and the process of changing the cable car. You will continue to experience the feeling of a real bird's-eye view. Even through the glass of the cable car, the photos taken are still shocking. The exciting ascent experience is a more thrilling section from Murren at 1638 meters to Birg at 2677 meters. In less than 10 minutes, the altitude is raised by 1 kilometer, and people will constantly exclaim at the beautiful scenery outside the window when ascending. I also continued to experience the feeling of weightlessness. From the Schilthorn Observation Deck, you can see the end of the cable car at the Schilthorn Observation Deck, which is 2970 meters above sea level. This is the place where the 007 movie was filmed. There are countless majestic peaks around the Schilthorn. From afar, you can see the Jungfrau, Eiger and Moshi, which are also among the mountains. 360-degree revolving panorama restaurant There is a revolving restaurant PizGloria on the top of the mountain. When the weather is good, you can dine here. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the peaks. Every time you turn a section, there will be an iron sign with a clear icon to tell you who you are facing at this angle. Which are the peaks and their elevations. The restaurant has special recommended dishes every day, which are worth experiencing. Photo with "Bond" There is also a James Bond figure with a pistol on the viewing platform, and you can take pictures with the "celebrity". If you have enough time, you can also enter the octagonal theater in the observation deck to watch an 18-minute multi-view Schilthorn region scenery film, including highlights from the 007 movie.Lauterbrunnen · 18.7km from Spiez
Hohematte
No. 11 of Best Things to Do in Bernese Highlands

Hohematte

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4.7/5
67 reviews
Hohematte is an open lawn square in the center of Interlaken, serving as the town's green lung. Standing here and looking south, the view is completely unobstructed, with the snow-capped peaks of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau directly in front of you, making it the signature spot in Interlaken for viewing the Jungfrau. It features fountains and benches. During the day, people often picnic, sunbathe, or play soccer here, and it is also quite pleasant for an evening stroll. It also serves as a landing site for paragliders. On clear days, colorful paragliders circle down from the mountains and land on the grass.Interlaken · 13.9km from Spiez
First
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Bernese Highlands

First

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4.6/5
98 reviews
Located on a hill to the northeast of Grindelwald, First is one of the main ski resorts in the Jungfrau region and a viewpoint for enjoying the beauty of the glaciers rooted in the canyon, and the mountain scenery along the way is the same Picturesque. Hike to see the mountain scenery There are many walking trails around First, which can go from one high point to the next. Here you will see the mountain scenery of 4,000 meters above sea level and the translucent Tianchi Lake, and the lush mountain grasslands also amaze mountaineers and walkers. FirstFlieger Zipline There is a well-known FirstFlieger zipline project near the first aerial cable car station. This downhill chair allows four people to glide in the air along the ropeway at the same time, the whole journey is 800 meters, and the speed is as high as 84 kilometers per hour. This experience is safe and exciting for all ages. In addition, friends who like to ride can also choose to explore the mountains by bicycle.Grindelwald · 28.8km from Spiez
Interlaken Skydiving
No. 8 of Best Things to Do in Interlaken

Interlaken Skydiving

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5.0/5
6 reviews
First, go to the suburban airport Airport Reichenbachim Kandertal to gather. After arrival, there will be staff who will conduct English skydiving training and guide the wearing of the equipment. They will demonstrate to ensure that everyone is dressed correctly. After getting on the plane, after a flight of about 15-20 minutes, you will rise to an altitude of about 4,000 meters. You can also enjoy the Alps snow mountains and Swiss lakes and mountains on the plane. Next, he will jump down under the leadership of the coach. Skydiving will go through a rapid descent of 200km per hour for about 60 seconds, enjoy this exciting time! After the parachute is opened, you can also experience the 6 minutes of bird-like gliding in the vast sky, overlooking the beautiful scenery of the sky and the earth. With the assistance of the parachutists, it will fall back to the ground smoothly and safely, and then end this wonderful journey.Reichenbach im Kandertal · 7.9km from Spiez

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Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe 1-day tour [comfortable bus/professional multilingual guide/includes 10% discount coupon for the outlet]
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Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz
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Interlaken: Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz
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Interlaken: Winter Jetboat Ride on Lake Brienz
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Interlaken: Small-Group Winter Kayak Tour on Lake Brienz
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Grindelwald First: Roundtrip Gondola to Cliff Walk from Grindelwald
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Switzerland Mount Pilatus + Lucerne 1-day tour|Includes Dragon Cable Car + Rack Railway + Cruise
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横竖是二温小迪9 November 2024
4.0
We first took a train from Interlaken to Spez, and then took a boat from Spez to Thun. Lake Thunersee is known as God's left eye. I personally think it is a little worse than Lake Brienz, God's right eye. Lake Thun is greener, while Brienz is bluer. Of course, Lake Thun is also very beautiful, especially with the buildings and natural scenery on both sides. If you take a boat, it is free with a Swiss pass. However, there are few seats in the second-class cabin, and it is a bit cold to sit outside. It is recommended to wear more clothes. From Thun back to Interlaken, we chose to take the bus, and we can see different beautiful scenery along the way.

Lake Thun

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Nachtisch27 November 2024
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The town of Spiez on Lake Thun is an absolutely charming place to visit. It is backed by mountains, faces vineyards and, most magnificently, is crowned by a splendid castle. The Niederhorn mountain range above the lake stretches all the way to the Bernese Alps, creating a magnificent panorama. The mild climate and bright sunshine make it an ideal starting point for exploring the many famous tourist attractions in the Bernese Oberland or Valais. Spiez Castle is a highlight here, as is the castle gardens. From the castle, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the lake and the surrounding area. Likewise, a detour to the castle church is worthwhile. There are many hiking and cycling trails around Spiez. In addition, the neighboring cities of Thun and Interlaken are also great for day trips. Last but not least, the Bernese Oberland is easily accessible from Spiez.

Town of Spiez

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旅の径13 July 2020
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Herweg Street is to Interlaken what Chang'an Avenue is to Beijing and Nanjing Road is to Shanghai. Herweg Street is 1,400 meters long. The east end is the East Railway Station and the west end is the West Railway Station. Both sides are full of luxurious hotels, elegant restaurants and various shops. The south side of the middle section of the street is the green Holhemat Green. Visiting Herweg is a must for Interlaken. The happiest thing is to look south on the street. Under the blue sky and white clouds, the Jungfrau often shows its heroic appearance in the mist, inviting people who love it to take a photo together. The most worry-free thing is that there are always tourists speaking Chinese dialects from all over the world on the street, and there are always shop assistants speaking standard Mandarin in shops, especially watch shops. Asking for directions and buying a watch, language communication is not a problem. The most annoying thing is that there are many public toilets on the street, all of which are advanced coin-operated access control, 1~2 Swiss francs per time. If you want to find free ones, it’s impossible in shops and too difficult in restaurants. Don’t forget to bring a few Swiss francs with you when you go shopping.

Hoheweg

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Anonymous user28 May 2026
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The experience was great. The little car went up and down, and when you got to the top, it was snowing heavily. It looked really cool. The prices at the cafe in the attraction were also reasonable. It was so peaceful to have a cup of coffee while watching the snow fall.

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Hossain Hoq Prohor11 September 2026
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Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe is one of Switzerland’s most spectacular mountain destinations, offering an unforgettable experience high in the Swiss Alps. Surrounded by magnificent snow-covered peaks, vast glaciers, and breathtaking alpine scenery, the journey to the summit is an adventure itself. The panoramic views from the top are truly mesmerizing, especially on a clear day when the mountains seem to stretch endlessly into the horizon. Walking through the snowy landscape feels like entering a winter wonderland. The impressive Aletsch Glacier adds even more beauty to the experience. Jungfraujoch is a must-visit destination for travelers who love mountains, snow, photography, and extraordinary natural landscapes.

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莲子995 April 2021
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The castle is located in the center of the small town of Spiez, a little close to Lake Thun. It is not big and very spacious, but its size is just right. It does not bring a sense of oppression to the surrounding small houses. The shape is quite elegant and beautiful.

Spiez Castle

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浪子ppb9 December 2020
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I wanted to go to Jungfraujoch, but the weather was bad. It was foggy and hard to see clearly. I took the train and then the cable car. I was a little disappointed. Of course, the scenery should be beautiful when the weather is clear.

Schilthorn

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噼里啪啦5 February 2020
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Hiking in the jungle, the journey with alternating sunshine☀️ and rain is so beautiful! I am at a loss for words [Scenery] It is as beautiful as a painting [Value for money] This is a country with high consumption. [Fun] Not bad, quite good.

Hohematte

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Anonymous user29 September 2026
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Purchased package tickets including attractions must be exchanged for paper tickets at the manual counter before use. Package tickets must be purchased at the foot of the mountain; tickets for attractions on the mountain are not sold at the designated areas.

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Chew112320 September 2025
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Still can’t believe that we made it especially my boy. He’s not ready for this til one day before booked for his ticket. We’re brave and one of the greatest hits of my life! Still waiting our final photos and video for skydiving yet

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Don't miss these attractions in Spiez: Lake Thun, Town of Spiez, and Hoheweg. If you like Day tours, try Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe 1-day tour [comfortable bus/professional multilingual guide/includes 10% discount coupon for the outlet]. If you enjoy Water activities, try Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe 1-day tour [comfortable bus/professional multilingual guide/includes 10% discount coupon for the outlet], Switzerland Grindelwald + Lauterbrunnen + Interlaken 1-day tour|Roaming the Bernese Oberland, and one-day tour to Jungfraujoch, Switzerland|Includes Egg Express cable car+ rack railway + professional guide accompaniment throughout the journey. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

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