Lake ThunBy boat to Spiez
Lake Thun,by boat.
Deep blue water and five castles on its shores.
Whatawaits you.
The boats on Lake Thun run all year, from the Interlaken West landing stage. The lake is 17.5 kilometres long, with five historic castles on its shores. Our suggestion: take the boat to Spiez, walk into the bay with the castle, and return by train.
From the hotelLake Thun
- From
- Interlaken West landing stage
- Journey
- 1 h 22 min
- On site
- 2 hours
Why peoplego there.
Oberhofen Castle
The castle stands with a little tower in the water; the boat docks in front of it.
Spiez
The bay with the castle, one of the five on the lake. This is where you get off.
St. Beatus Caves
The caves above the lake can be combined with the boat trip.
The full length
From Interlaken West to Thun the trip takes 2 hours and 10 minutes.
Information according to BLS boat services, read on 14 October 2026. Visit the operator’s site
Your routefrom our door.
The boats on Lake Thun run all year. The plan shows the departures for your day. Choose your day, and you will see the journeys as they appear in the public timetable. From the hotel: to the Interlaken West landing stage, about 20 minutes on foot or by bus, free with the guest card.
- Reading the timetable.
Good toknow.
Where does the boat leave?
At the Interlaken West landing stage, about 20 minutes on foot from the hotel or by bus, free with the guest card.
What does the guest card give?
With the Interlaken Guest Card you receive 20 % off the day pass for Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.
Do children travel for less?
Children under 6 travel free, those aged 6 to 15 at half price.
What does the trip cost, and is a pass worth it?
Day pass Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, 2nd class: CHF 83, with Half Fare Card CHF 41.50. Source: bls-schiff.ch, tariff T610.5, valid from 1 April 2026, read on 14 October 2026. Jungfrau Travel Pass: included. Berner Oberland Pass: included. The planner works out whether a pass pays off for your days.
Goes welltogether.
Two destinations that suit this excursion. The planner places them on your days.
Photos: JoachimKohler-HB (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Suicasmo (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Shesmax (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Giles Laurent (CC BY-SA 4.0) · qwesy qwesy (CC BY 3.0) · Wikimedia Commons · Grand Beau-Rivage
Place this excursion on one of your days. The planner checks the timetable and shows the route from our door.