Villas in Thun
Thun suits couples who want a small lakeside town base, with the old town, the castle and the Lake Thun boats on hand. Most homes here are compact and sleep two, so larger families will find little to choose from.
- Villas
- 5
- From, per week
- £487
About Thun
Thun is a town of around 44,000 people where the Aare flows out of Lake Thun, about 30 km southeast of Bern. The centre spreads over both riverbanks and an island between them, tied together by many bridges. Above it stands Thun Castle, built around 1190 by Duke Bertold V of Zähringen and now a history museum. On the Obere Hauptgasse the pavements are raised above the street, and cafés line the Aare. BLS passenger ships reach the station through a ship canal. The homes are in and around the town itself rather than up in the hills.
Is Thun right for you?
- Best for
- Couples wanting a lakeside town with trains and boats
- Not for you if
- You need space for a big family, because most homes here are sized for two.
Near Thun
Bern
The Swiss capital lies about 30 km northwest of Thun, and BLS and SBB intercity trains serve Thun station.
Niesen
One of the main excursion peaks around Lake Thun, and part of the mountain view from the Thun area.
Stockhorn
Another of the lake's top excursion peaks; the Panorama Card Lake Thun gives discounts on cable cars and mountain railways.
St. Beatus Caves
Caves at Sundlauenen, one of the main excursions around Lake Thun, with admission included in the Panorama Card Lake Thun.
Getting to Thun
Fly to Zurich. Trains from Zurich Airport to Thun take about 1 hour 40 minutes, and the drive is about 1 hour 35 minutes. Thun station has BLS and SBB intercity services, so you can manage without a car if you stay in town.
When to go to Thun
Summer is the time for lake bathing and boat trips, though August is on average Thun's wettest month. The paddle steamer Blümlisalp sails in the summer months and again between Christmas and New Year, which gives a quiet winter week something extra.
Villas in Thun
Thun Relax Suite
Thun, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
2
1
0
ParkingMicrowaveInternet+6 more
from£127
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Thun
Thun, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
2
1
0
Washing MachineFridgeInternet+7 more
1-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Thun
Thun, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
6
2
0
DishwasherInternetFridge+5 more
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Thun
Thun, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
2
1
0
BBQTerraceWashing Machine+6 more
from£70
per night
Alpine View Thierachern
Thun, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
7
3
0
DishwasherGardenMicrowave+8 more
Thun villa holidays: questions answered
Can you get around Thun without a car?
Mostly, yes. Thun station is served by BLS and SBB intercity trains, BLS ships reach it through the Thun ship canal, and the Panorama Card Lake Thun includes free travel on various local bus lines.
Can you visit Thun Castle?
It is open as a history museum. Duke Bertold V of Zähringen built the castle around 1190, and its towers look out over the town, the lake and the mountains.
Is there a paddle steamer at Thun?
There is. BLS runs passenger ships on Lake Thun, and the paddle steamer Blümlisalp sails during the summer months and between Christmas and New Year.
What is special about the Obere Hauptgasse in Thun?
This old-town street is known for its raised pavements and is a favourite photo spot. Historic buildings and small shops line the old town, with cafés along the Aare.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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