Experience the history of Thun

The classic city tour! Thun fascinates visitors with its diversity, culture, history and beautiful lakeside location. Discover Thun in a special way and solve the hidden riddles of the Zähringer town on a guided tour through Thun's old town.

Do you know how the Thun Hochtrottoirs were created? Or why the Bälliz shopping street is surrounded by two arms of the river? The Thun City Guides will tell you on the classic city tour through Thun's Old Town and up the Schlossberg. You can expect an exciting tour with fascinating background information on the traditional culture, history dating back to the Stone Age and a unique backdrop. Thun's unique location between the lake and the Alps characterizes the historic and modern townscape.

From April to November on Saturday afternoons and in July and August on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, public tours of the old town take place. A knowledgeable city guide will tell you lots of interesting facts about the past and current highlights. Extra tours in July during the Women's EURO 2025.