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SPIEZ

The Picturesque Starting Point on Lake Thun

Travel Distance

  • ​From Niederried: 26 km (25 minutes by car, 40 minutes by public transport)

  • From Leissigen: 9 km (11 minutes by car, 17 minutes by public transport)

  • From Gwatt: 6 km (8 minutes by car, 16 minutes by public transport)

  • From Zweisimmen: 37 km (38 hour by car, 45 minutes by public transport)

LINH

Travel Expert

Spiez is idyllically located on the shores of Lake Thun and is the perfect starting point for your journey. The medieval Spiez Castle, perched on a hill overlooking the lake, is one of the region's highlights. The castle houses a museum offering insights into the region's history, and the castle park invites you to linger.

Activities

  • ​Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Thun and admire the surrounding mountains.

  • Stroll through the vineyards and sample local wines at one of the wine taverns.

  • Visit the St. Laurentius Church, one of the oldest churches in Switzerland.

  • "Crash Landing on You" Fact: Lake Thun served as the backdrop for some of the series' most picturesque scenes, particularly those set in Switzerland.

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