Hiking With A View! 🇨🇭😍

Lake Thun is an Alpine lake in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland region. Its shore is dotted with towns, including Thun, and Romanesque churches. In Thun’s old town, 12th-century Thun Castle houses a museum exhibiting prehistoric and medieval artifacts. To the south, Schadau Park has the Thun Panorama, a 19th-century 360-degree painting of the town. Farther south is Spiez Castle, with furnished 15th-century courtrooms.
Shortly after reaching the top of the steps, and after walking along a narrow, walled alley, you arrive at Thun Castle. Built in the 12th century, the Castle’s four distinct turreted towers mean it can be seen from anywhere in town. It’s worth allowing a couple of hours to visit the Castle which houses an exhibition gallery and a well-restored interior with lots of interactive and information displays (in English, German and French). Throughout the castle you can learn about the history of Thun dating back to the Middle Ages and see artefacts that were used during this time. After working your way slowly up the various floors of the castle, you can climb the four towers. It’s worth the effort for the incredible views over the city and lake and to the snow-capped mountains in the distance.