Lake Thun Boat Cruise
A boat trip at the lake is a great way to explore the area at a pleasant pace. It can easily be combined with a visit to other attractions. Thun Lake is located directly west of Interlaken and offers views of the Bernese Oberland mountains.
The name of the town of ‘Interlaken’ literally translates to ‘in between lakes’. One of these lakes is Lake Thun, named after the town along the western shore of the lake: Thun. Steep forested slopes near Interlaken merge into more gradual slopes as we follow the lake to the west.
What not to miss around Lake Thun
A boat trip between Interlaken and Thun is a must. To enjoy the most impressive view of the lake, do a trip up the Niederhorn or the Niesen.
Although sunny clear weather is great for a boat trip, it’s still worth it if it’s cloudy or drizzling.
A nice round trip is to travel from Interlaken to Thun by boat, and back by bus via the North side of the lake or by train via the South side.
A shorter trip is a boat trip to the nice little town of Spiez. From there you can walk to up the train station in about 20 minutes and take the train back.
Excursion tips
- Open air museum Ballenberg
- Beatus hights – impressive stalactite formations and underground waterfalls
- Trümmelbach falls – ten glacier waterfalls tumble riotously into the depths within the mountain
- Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe: Europe’s highest railway station
Food & Beverages
Breakfast, fresh meals and an extensive selection of beverages available in the boat restaurants.
Ticket
This route is fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) and GA travelcard.
Book Swiss Travel System tickets
Reservations
No seat reservation required – free seating.
A romantic dinner for two
On the romantic steamship “Blümlisalp”, an intimate dinner for two is guaranteed: a specially decorated table and the culinary offering ensure you enjoy an evening of gourmet indulgence.
Included in the price:
- Round trip for two
- Champagne aperitif with appetisers
- Aphrodisiac three-course menu
- Coffee and petits fours
- laid out and served to extraordinary perfection
Venue
Ship with modern technical infrastructure. Large atrium with gallery. Suitable for presentations and other events.
Watching the lake from the peaks
- For a panoramic view of the lake you can combine your boat trip with a visit to a mountain:
- Take a boat to Beatenbucht and combine your cruise with a trip up the Niederhorn;
- Take a boat to Spiez and a short train ride to Mülenen for a trip up to Mount Niesen.
Boat trip and St. Beatus caves combined
There is a boat dock called ‘Beatushöhlen-Sundlauenen’. From there, you can walk to the caves in about 20 minutes.
Lake Thun tickets
Boat tickets are available from the ticket desks at the boat docks along the lake. You get a discount or even free traveling if you own a rail pass.
Day pass for unlimited boat rides on Lake Brienz and Thun
This pass allows you to explore both Lake Brienz and Lake Thun for a full day. You can hop on and hop off as much as you like.
- Attraction type: Scenic trip, By boat
- Escort: independent (ticket only)
- Duration: 1 day or less
Get a discount with your rail pass
Swiss Travel Pass discounts
Boat trip on Lake Thun: free
Swiss Travel Pass Flex discounts
Boat trip on Lake Thun: free
Swiss Half Fare Card discounts
Boat trip on Lake Thun: 50% off
Saver Day Pass discounts
Boat trip on Lake Thun: free
Regional-Pass Bernese Oberland discounts
Boat trip on Lake Thun: free
Jungfrau Travel Pass discounts
Boat trip on Lake Thun: free
Only for passes of 5 or more days!
Train from Interlaken Ost to Interlaken West: free
Only for passes of 5 or more days!
Eurail Global Pass discounts
Boat trip on Lake Thun: free
Interrail Global Pass discounts
Boat trip on Lake Thun: free
Interrail Switzerland Pass discounts
Boat trip on Lake Thun: free
Location: Thun
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Address
Thunersee, Switzerland
Opening Time
| Morning | Afternoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 09.00 – 12.30 h | 13.30 – 18.00 h |
| Saturday | 10.00 – 12.00 h | 12.00 – 15.00 h |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
Tickets
Swiss travel pass
Duration
6 hours
Location: Thun
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