Altstadt Travel Guide

Thun

Photo by Kate March
Photo by Kate March
Photo by Shaun Sutton
Photo by Shaun Sutton

Popular places to visit

Schadaupark showing château or palace, a garden and outdoor art

Schloss Schadau

You can find out about the history of Thun with a visit to Schloss Schadau. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its local tours.

Schloss Schadau
Thun Castle featuring a bridge, a river or creek and a castle

Thun Castle

Within the old stone walls of this 12th-century castle is a fascinating museum dedicated to Thun's ancient past.

Thun Castle
Schloss Thun

Schloss Thun

Schloss Thun is just one of the places to see in Thun, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Schloss Thun
Schadaupark which includes a lake or waterhole as well as an individual male

Schadaupark

A 19th-century pink castle, a lakeside setting and a huge panoramic painting make for a memorable day out at this beautiful park.

Schadaupark

Arena Thun

Catch an event at Arena Thun during your trip to Thun. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Arena Thun

Thun-Panorama

You can browse the exhibits at Thun-Panorama, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Thun. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its local tours.

Thun-Panorama

Things to do

Photogenic Interlaken with a Local

Discover Interlaken’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local

£163
per adult
Discover Interlaken’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local
Kleine Scheidegg

Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen Private Tour from Bern

£764
per adult
Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen Private Tour from Bern
Fondue Cooking Class and Cheese Workshop in Switzerland

Fondue Cooking Class and Cheese Workshop in Switzerland

£119
per adult
Fondue Cooking Class and Cheese Workshop in Switzerland
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Top hotels in Altstadt

Hotel Krone

Hotel Krone

4 out of 5
Obere Hauptgasse 2, Thun, BE
The price is £161 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£161
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Thun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (429 reviews)
"Old town"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Hotel Krone
Essential by Dorint Interlaken

Essential by Dorint Interlaken

3 out of 5
8-10 Rugenparkstrasse, Interlaken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £300 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£300
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Interlaken. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Mystery Rooms and Alpine Garden ...
9/10 Wonderful! (323 reviews)
"Easy access to train station and shopping and dining. Big spacious rooms with balcony."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Essential by Dorint Interlaken
Grand Hotel Beau Rivage Interlaken

Grand Hotel Beau Rivage Interlaken

Höhenweg 211, Interlaken
The price is £402 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£402
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Interlaken. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (180 reviews)
lovely hotel in interlaken
"lovely old charm truely swiss hotel"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Grand Hotel Beau Rivage Interlaken
The Guesthouse by the Hey Hotel

The Guesthouse by the Hey Hotel

3 out of 5
Höheweg 7, Interlaken
The price is £181 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£181
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Interlaken. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (273 reviews)
"We stayed here for 2 nights in the height of August - 3 of us in a family room (2 single beds downstairs and 2 on an upstairs mezzanine). There is no air conditioning but there were 2 fans, which were adequate. The room is very clean and very convenient for walking to the bus stop (which is free ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

The Guesthouse by the Hey Hotel
Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn Wengen, a Faern Collection Hotel

Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn Wengen, a Faern Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
Wengen, Lauterbrunnen, BE
The price is £220 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£220
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Lauterbrunnen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (677 reviews)
"Great location. Comfortable room. Great spa facilities and lovely members of staff in spa. Not impressed with girl on reception who was very officious when asking about local restaurants. Found it far more helpful to google!! Fantastic location for transport links and surprisingly quiet given location ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn Wengen, a Faern Collection Hotel
Hotel Mürren Palace

Hotel Mürren Palace

4.5 out of 5
1086 Höhenmatte, Mürren, BE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £313 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£313
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lauterbrunnen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 indoor pools. Popular attractions Jungfrau and Jungfraujoch are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
Go there!
"This place is amazing! It’s a beautiful property and so comfortable. We loved it and didn’t want to leave."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Hotel Mürren Palace
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Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt

Thun showing flowers and a house

Bälliz

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bälliz and surrounding area, you can visit Thun Castle and Schloss Schadau.

Bälliz
Schadaupark showing château or palace, a garden and outdoor art

Dürrenast

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Dürrenast, you might make a stop by sights like Schloss Schadau and Lake Thun.

Dürrenast
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Gwatt

Though Gwatt may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Arena Thun and Schloss Schadau.

Gwatt

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