After a short excursion, a longer hike or simply a strenuous day: in summer temperatures, there is nothing better than relaxing on Lake Thun. Around the lake, public lidos and familiar bathing spots attract their guests looking to cool off in the water. But the popularity of the familiar spots sometimes makes it a bit crowded for everyone. The unfamiliar view from the water offers a remedy. From a boat trip, you have the opportunity to find hidden bathing spots and secluded bays on the shores of Lake Thun. All around the lake are these lesser-known pearls that invite you to spend relaxing hours on the cosy shore and in the cool water. And even the usual bathing spots look completely different from the water. Under a deep blue sky and in front of the impressive mountain panorama, small bathing huts, picturesque shorelines and almost deserted meadows tempt you to stop off. Only a few minutes later, we discover idyllic bays with many trees, whose shade is very welcome on particularly hot days. For it is precisely the alternation between floating on the emerald green water and relaxing on land that makes the boat trip so appealing.

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Deltapark Gwatt

Lawn for sunbathing with partly shady trees near the "Deltapark" Gwatt boat station. Small bays and steps lead into the lake. Raft and barbecue area.

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Lake meadow Gwatt

There are several open barbecue sites and seating areas on the Seewiese in Gwatt. These cannot be reserved in advance. The local association provides the wood for a contribution of CHF 5.00 per person. A snack vending cart is open on weekends when the weather is nice. STI bus line Spiez - Thun: from station "Chanderbrügg" approx. 15 minutes walk towards the lake. There are only a few paid parking spaces available. Or you can walk from the Gwatt Delta Park along the hiking trail through the Kander Delta nature reserve to the turnstile and on to the lakeside meadow.

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Kanderdelta Gwatt

A shore strip of 30 to 40 metres is freely accessible all year round. Here, people can enjoy the natural shore and bathe, barbecue, play and much more. The Kander delta is an important habitat for the little ringed plover. Recreation-seekers also appreciate the wilderness on the lakeshore. To allow people and nature to coexist, there are two areas for use.

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Weekend way Einigen

On the Weekendweg at the front of the lake is a small lawn with a few benches.

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Wallrain Spiez

The public bathing area at Wallrain below Spiez Castle has a sunbathing lawn, access to Lake Thun via steps, small pebble beach, sunbathing lawn with shady trees and benches. There are no showers or fireplaces at the bathing area, and only a temporary toilet.

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Shadowbedli Spiez

The old baths of Spiez are located on the northern shore of Lake Thun between Spiez and Faulensee. Due to its location and the surrounding forest, the baths are not exactly sun-drenched, which is reflected in the name. The bathing complex is listed in the building inventory of the Canton of Bern as worthy of preservation. Access to the lake via stairs. Raft on the lake, changing niches and seating.

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Ghei Spiez

From the Thunstrasse Spiez-Einigen, take the Gheiweg to the right and then continue on the Gheiweg to the left, then through the forest to the lake. These many quiet bathing spots are particularly recommended on very warm days, as they are covered by the branches of the trees and offer wonderful shade. The Ghei has numerous, hidden pebble beaches that are an insider tip for locals. By boat, it is best to moor at the well-maintained jetty and thus find the forest bathing beaches directly.

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Faulensee Spa Faulensee

The area of the bath is always accessible. Access to Lake Thun via stairs. Sunbathing lawns with shady trees, raft, WCs, showers, changing rooms. Bus to Faulensee Am See or Angernstrasse bus stop. The Bedli is about 300 metres away on foot. Parking spaces are available at the bathing complex.

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Güetital

Public, accessible at all times. Sunbathing lawns, shaded areas, changing rooms, shower.

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Lakeside resort Lido Krattigen

Large sunbathing lawn, bathing jetty, changing rooms, WC, shower. Next to the lakeside bathing area is a restaurant directly on the lakeshore. The lakeside resort is not directly accessible by public transport. The nearest bus stop is in Faulensee (Restaurant Möwe), approx. 1.5 kilometres away. Parking spaces are available at the swimming pool and the restaurant.

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Badi Därligen

The bathing meadow at the Wöscherhus Därligen with table tennis table and the toilet facilities are public and can be used by passers-by and bathers. The meadow is surrounded by a beautiful landscape.

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BLS Canal Interlaken

At the BLS ship canal there are a few places where you can swim and barbecue. From here you can enjoy a wonderful view over the whole of Lake Thun.

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Lake promenade Weissenau

In the Weissenau on Lake Thun, nature dominates with alluvial forest, moor and reed belt. Reachable from Interlaken on foot or by public transport in a short time, there is no lack of picnic opportunities.

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Inseli near the Neuhaus

On the Inseli near Neuhaus in Unterseen there is a small sunbathing lawn with an impressive view over Lake Thun. You can get into the water via a wide staircase and some trees provide shade on the peninsula in front. Barbecue facilities, WC and seating are also available.

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Manor Farm/ Gelbenbrunnen

At the Gelbenbrunnen fountain in the immediate vicinity of Manor Farm, you can also enjoy a wonderful twilight view of the Niesen and Lake Thun.

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Balm wood

Next to the Balmholz quarry, some offshore spots invite you to swim under shady trees.

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Ant harrow Ralligen

A small rest area in a left-hand bend after the village of Sigriswil and shortly before the village of Merligen invites you to take a dip. There are a good 12 parking spaces available as well as some park benches. This place is popular with divers.

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Gunten next to Parkhotel

Next to the Parkhotel in Gunten is a small nature island from which you can easily enter the lake for a swim.

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