Thun

The terrain around Thun is shaped by Lake Thun, the Aare River and the rising foothills of the Bernese Alps, a setting that has influenced the town’s layout and local economy. The Aare leaves the lake here and divides the historic centre, with Mühleplatz and its riverside buildings providing a central gathering place. Above the old town stands Thun Castle, built in the 12th century by the Dukes of Zähringen and recalling the town’s medieval importance. Lake Thun also links Thun with lakeside resorts and routes leading farther into the Bernese Oberland. View additional webcams nearby to see how Thun and the Bernese Oberland relate to the lake-and-Alps setting.

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