Thun
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Thun is a small city in the Bernese Highlands of Bern Canton, Switzerland. Its surface area is 21.7 km², and it had about 44,000 inhabitants in 2017. The area of what is now Thun was inhabited since the Neolithic age (mid-3rd millennium BC). The name of the city derives from the Celtic term Dunum, meaning "fortified city". It fell to Rome in 58 BC, when Roman legions conquered almost all Switzerland, and soon became one of the main centres of Roman administration in the region.
What to Experience in Thun
Taste of Thun...
The Aare is a strong river. It can be very dangerous to swim in it; you need skill and background to do it safely. For the first time, go to the "Schwäbis-Bad". It is organised, has guards, and the cost is very affordable. As of Dec 2022, Thun and its approach roads have 5G from all Swiss carriers.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsThun is located just outside the Berne metropolitan area and is served by its suburban trains: the S1 of the Berne S-Bahn operates from Berne to Thun in 30 min, and the S4+S44 lines in 40 min (via Belp). A quicker way are intercity trains from Berne (17 min). It is also possible to take the S1 from the southwestern Bernese suburbs and Fribourg and the S4/S44 from Belp, where connection to Berne airport is available by bus. In addition non-S-Bahn suburban trains (designated R or RE) operate from Thun to Hasle-Rüegsau through the eastern Bernese suburbs (the RE trains continue to Solothurn in the northern metropolitan area, making limited stops Thun - Hasle-Rüegsau). IC trains from the canton Valais, Interlaken, Zürich, Basel and a few ICE trains from Frankfurt stop at Thun. Thun is easily reachable with the national motorway A6 from Berne or Spiez and has two exits (Thun South, Thun North). Thun isn't that big, and you can reach most places by a short walk....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Thun isn't that big, and you can reach most places by a short walk. Ask the Tourist Information at the railway station for a map. A historical walking path through Thun can be found on the Tourism Department's web site . Thun has an efficient and expansive local bus system, with many convenient stops. The STI brings you all around the city and into neighbouring communities. Ask at the office in front of the railway station for timetables, or check the STI web site. The Aare is a strong river. It can be very dangerous to swim in it; you need skill and background to do it safely. For the first time, go to the "Schwäbis-Bad". It is organised, has guards, and the cost is very affordable. As of Dec 2022, Thun and its approach roads have 5G from all Swiss carriers.
Where to Stay
The Aare is a strong river. It can be very dangerous to swim in it; you need skill and background to do it safely. For the first time, go to the "Schwäbis-Bad". It is organised, has guards, and the cost is very affordable. As of Dec 2022, Thun and its approach roads have 5G from all Swiss carriers.
Safety Information
Safety Overview
The Aare is a strong river. It can be very dangerous to swim in it; you need skill and background to do it safely. For the first time, go to the "Schwäbis-Bad". It is organised, has guards, and the cost is very affordable. As of Dec 2022, Thun and its approach roads have 5G from all Swiss carriers.
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Glimpses of Thun
Beautiful Thun Castle
Beautiful Thun Castle
The beauty of my hometown
a body of water surrounded by trees and buildings
A scenic view of a lake and mountains
a person sitting on a bench overlooking a lake
a view of a town with mountains in the background
a lake with mountains in the background and a lamp post in the foreground
a body of water surrounded by buildings and a clock tower
a body of water surrounded by a forest
Beautiful Thun Castle
Beautiful Thun Castle
The beauty of my hometown