Lake Thun
Lake Thun is best known in Switzerland for its 17-kilometre reach between the towns of Thun and Interlaken. Fed by the Aare, it lies on the northern edge of the Bernese Alps, with the Niederhorn rising above its northern shore and settlements following the water. At the lake’s western end, Thun developed around a medieval old town; Thun Castle, built in the 12th century, remains one of its defining monuments. An airfield north of the lake occupies open lowland where runways, small aircraft and agricultural fields share the same broad setting. Lake Thun is also part of the Aare’s route onwards through the Swiss Plateau.
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Built around a glacial lake and the Aare waterway, the Lake Thun region grew into a chain of lakeside communities on the northern edge of the Bernese Oberland. The lake extends from Thun toward Interlaken, while the Aare carries its water onward at the western end. Peaks of the Bernese Alps rise beyond the shores, and scheduled boats connect settlements around the water. In Thun, the 12th-century Thun Castle overlooks the old town; Oberhofen Castle is another prominent landmark on the north shore. Lake Thun also forms part of the water route linking Lake Brienz with the Aare valley. Discover how Lake Thun belongs to the Bernese Oberland by browsing webcams around the lake and its neighbouring towns.
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Built around the Aare River and routes across the Swiss Plateau, Bern grew into a canton connecting the federal capital with the Bernese Oberland. Its territory extends from Jura foothills and farmland through the Aare valley to the high Alps around the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The city of Bern, Switzerland’s federal capital, preserves an Old Town inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, while Thun and Interlaken lead towards Lakes Thun and Brienz. Urban institutions, dairy farming and established alpine resorts give the canton a notably broad Swiss character. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Bern relates to its Alpine and plateau surroundings.
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Switzerland stretches from the Jura Mountains in the northwest to the Alps in the south, encompassing a central plateau of cities, farms and lakes. The Rhine rises in the Swiss Alps, while Lake Geneva forms part of the country’s southwestern border. Zürich, Geneva and Basel are major urban centres, yet mountain railways and passes remain central to how many regions are experienced. Four national languages—German, French, Italian and Romansh—reflect Switzerland’s distinct cantonal identities. The Matterhorn above Zermatt is among Europe’s most recognisable peaks, and the 1291 Federal Charter is closely associated with the country’s founding tradition. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Switzerland.
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