Villas in Spiez
Spiez is a lakeside town on Lake Thun's south shore, with a castle above Spiez Bay and boats and trains close by. Homes here are mostly small, for two to four people. It is a base for lake days and rail trips, so in winter plan on day trips into the mountains.
- Villas
- 20
- From, per week
- £564
About Spiez
Spiez has about 13,000 residents and sits on a ridge between Lake Thun and the Kander river, with the shore at around 560 metres and the station higher up at about 630. The castle, which a medieval chronicle says was built in 933, stands above the lake among vineyards and has a museum, a thousand-year-old church and gardens. Down at the lake there is a lido, a lakeside promenade that runs to Faulensee, and scheduled boats between Thun and Interlaken, including the Blümlisalp paddle steamer. The homes sit in a loose cluster around the town. For an evening on the water, a fondue trip by electric boat is offered. Spiez is also a major railway junction, which suits car-free days out.
Is Spiez right for you?
- Best for
- Lake swimming, boat trips and car-free rail days out
- Not for you if
- You want ski-in access or a lively evening scene.
Near Spiez
Thun
A short hop along the lake: about 10 minutes by train, 13 minutes by car or around 45 minutes by boat.
Interlaken
At the far end of Lake Thun, reached by the scheduled boats, and the starting point for Jungfrau region excursions.
Niesen
The pyramid-shaped local mountain, reached by a nostalgic funicular.
Kandertal
The valley that includes Lake Blausee and Lake Oeschinen, quickly reached from Spiez.
Getting to Spiez
Zurich airport is about 1 hour 50 minutes from Spiez by train, with trains roughly hourly, or by car. Spiez is a major railway junction, and Brig in Valais is 35 minutes away through the Lötschberg Base Tunnel, so many days out need no car.
When to go to Spiez
The lake is the draw in summer, with swimming at the lido, sailing, paddleboarding and the scheduled boats. Walks through the vineyards and along the beach path give views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. In winter, the town works best as a rail base, so skiers should plan day trips by train or road. Check boat timetables and the castle's opening times before you go.
Villas in Spiez
1-Bedroom Home, Spiez
Spiez, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
4
1
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BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£160
per night
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2-Bedroom Home, Spiez
Spiez, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
4
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+9 more
from£81
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Spiez
Spiez, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
4
2
0
DishwasherFridgeInternet+5 more
2-star property
3-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Spiez
Spiez, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
2
1
0
DishwasherFridgeInternet+4 more
1-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Spiez
Spiez, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
4
3
0
DishwasherFireplaceInternet+5 more
from£323
per night
1-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Spiez
Spiez, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
6
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveInternet+5 more
from£304
per night
1-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Spiez
Spiez, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
6
3
0
DishwasherInternetFridge+3 more
5-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Spiez
Spiez, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
4
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+7 more
1-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Spiez
Spiez, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
2
1
0
DishwasherTerraceWashing Machine+5 more
1-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Spiez
Spiez, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
4
1
0
InternetFridgeNon-Smoking+3 more
1-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Spiez
Spiez, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
2
1
0
DishwasherInternetFridge+4 more
from£126
per night
3-star property
1-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Spiez
Spiez, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
4
2
0
DishwasherInternetFridge+4 more
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Spiez
Spiez, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
2
1
0
DishwasherInternetFridge+4 more
1-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Spiez
Spiez, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
4
2
0
DishwasherTerraceInternet+4 more
Spiez villa holidays: questions answered
Is Spiez good for a summer holiday?
Yes, for lake days. Spiez has a lido, a lakeside promenade to Faulensee, a bay used for sailing, paddleboarding and canoeing, and scheduled boats along Lake Thun. The castle and vineyards are on the doorstep.
Do you need a car in Spiez?
Not strictly. Spiez is a major railway junction with boats on Lake Thun, so Thun and Interlaken are easy without one. A car helps for the side valleys and mountain lifts.
How far is Spiez from Zurich airport?
About 1 hour 50 minutes either way. Trains run roughly hourly and the drive takes about the same, so Zurich is a workable gateway.
Is Spiez or Interlaken better for a base?
Spiez has a castle, a sheltered bay and a lido. Interlaken is at the other end of Lake Thun and is the starting point for Jungfrau region excursions. Scheduled boats connect the two.
Is Spiez worth visiting in winter?
Mainly as a rail base. Spiez is a lake town, so skiers and walkers should plan winter days out by train or car. Through the Lötschberg Base Tunnel, Brig in Valais is just 35 minutes away by train.
Can you swim in the lake at Spiez?
Yes. There is a lido for swimming, and Spiez Bay is also used for stand-up paddling, sailing and canoeing. The beach path along the shore has views toward the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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