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About Thun

Resting on the banks of Thun River, this charming town is full of historic curios and offers access to nearby natural attractions.
Thun is 30 km south of Bern, and the city center is located on the River Aare, just downstream of the point where that river flows out of Lake Thun, and encompasses both banks of the river and an island between. Besides tourism, machine and precision instrument engineering, the largest garrison in the country, the food industry, armaments and publishing are of economic importance to Thun. The main sights include Thun Castle and history museum, the 16C Rathaus, Lake Thun and the view of the Bernese Alps, the Wocher Panorama, the Kunstmuseum Thun, the Schloss Schadau, and the Panzermuseum Thun.

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Deltapark Vitalresort****

★ ★ ★ ★
Deltapark Vitalresort is a new spa and wellness resort at the shores of Lake Thun in the Bernese Oberland. It offers 3 restaurants, a 2,000m² spa area, and conference facilities. Free WiFi is provided. The Vitalresort Deltapark has rooms in 3 separate buildings and offering different comfort levels. The rooms in the main building offer 4-star superior standard with balconies . All rooms are very quiet and feature views to the garden, the lake or the mountains. Guests of Deltapark Vitalresort can get active in the fitness area or relax in the large hotel park. Read more...

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Attractions in Thun

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  • Thun Castle

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