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Thun
is one of the most original towns in Switzerland. It occupies an
admirable site within view of the Bernese Alps and is much overlooked
by visitors pressing on to Interlaken. With its picturesque castle
and quaint medieval center Thun (pronounced "Toon") is well worth
a visit. Beautiful views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and,
closer at hand, the giant pyramidal Niesen (2362m) and flat-topped
Stockhorn (2190m) are a gentle prelude to the Alpine vistas further
south.
Lake
Thun is one of the loveliest and largest lakes in Switzerland and
very much appreciated by tourists and locals alike. Located within
green mountains and snowy summits (namely the Jungfrau) Lake Thun
presents many opportunities for water-sports and swimming. A well
documented network of walking path along the Lake and above the
villages in the foothills invite for activities such as hiking and
mountain biking.
Getting to Thun
Thun is located in Central Switzerland, 157 km / 98 miles from Zurich,
the nearest airport. Travel time from Zürich is 90 minutes
by car and 2 hours by train. The city is 167 km / 104 miles from Geneva and
37 km / 23 miles from Berne.
By train, Thun is easily accessible from Bern and on the way to
Interlaken.
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