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At the gateway to the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland, Thun sits where the Aare flows from Lake Thun with a picturesque old town and Thun Castle. The lakeside promenade, elevated sidewalks of the Obere Hauptgasse, and views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau delight visitors.

What awaits you

City tripHikingActiveCampingMuseumsLocal cuisineNatureWalkable

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 25°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (8°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
7°
Jan
10°
Feb
13°
Mar
14°
Apr
19°
May
24°
Jun
25°
Jul
25°
Aug
20°
Sep
19°
Oct
11°
Nov
8°
Dec
Sunshine hours
5h
Jan
7h
Feb
8h
Mar
8h
Apr
9h
May
12h
Jun
12h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
7h
Oct
5h
Nov
4h
Dec
Rain days
17d
Jan
12d
Feb
13d
Mar
17d
Apr
19d
May
17d
Jun
16d
Jul
11d
Aug
15d
Sep
14d
Oct
18d
Nov
16d
Dec

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Thun as a Vacation Destination

Thun is an excellent choice for city breaks, hiking trips, active holidays, camping holidays. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 25°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
€€€€
Local languages
DE
Camping
Tent & caravan