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 lakeside 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

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
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
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Top hotels in Altstadt

Hotel Krone

Hotel Krone

4 out of 5
Obere Hauptgasse 2, Thun, BE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £171 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£171
31 Aug - 1 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! (425 reviews)
"The hotel staff on arrival were really nice and our room was ready before check in so that was good. Free tea and coffee on the floor (not in the room) and a shared fridge which was very useful. The hotel is within 10 mins walk of the train station and all sights are walkable within 10 mins. The ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 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 £306 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£306
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! (319 reviews)
"Nice hotel . Next to the train station . Great breakfast . Lots of restaurants near by ."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Essential by Dorint Interlaken
Grand Hotel Beau Rivage Interlaken

Grand Hotel Beau Rivage Interlaken

Höhenweg 211, Interlaken
The price is £460 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
£460
14 Aug - 15 Aug
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! (176 reviews)
"Great location, very quiet and safe. Everything was within walking distance."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 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 £198 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£198
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (267 reviews)
"Great!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

The Guesthouse by the Hey Hotel
Hotel Mürren Palace

Hotel Mürren Palace

4.5 out of 5
1086 Höhenmatte, Mürren, BE
The price is £322 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£322
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"Very convenient location and beautiful property."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Hotel Mürren Palace
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 £217 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
£217
19 Aug - 20 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! (666 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
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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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