Lake Thun Moments

When cries of “Fulehung!” echo through Thun’s old town, tradition comes to life. Discover the highlights of Fulehung 2026 and fascinating insights in an interview with Christoph Nydegger. Combine your visit with a delightful fall getaway at our “ Hauenstein Hotels ” on Lake Thun.

When water fountains dance over the Aare, beams of light illuminate Thun’s Old Town, and music echoes across the Aare basin, it’s time once again for the Thun Water Magic. From September 25 to October 25, 2026, this free spectacle will transform downtown Thun into a spectacular stage every evening. The Hauenstein Hotels are once again supporting this special regional event.

Whether it’s your first bouldering moves indoors or challenging routes on natural rock: Around Lake Thun, beginners will find climbing opportunities just as suitable as those for experienced sport climbers. We’ll show you six diverse locations, explain the difficulty levels, and tell you what gear you’ll need and what costs to expect.

A good wine isn't made just in the glass. Nor is it made solely in the vineyard. Sometimes it's made in silence: in a cellar, at a constant temperature, in the dark, given time. That's exactly where something happens that can't be rushed.

Great restaurants thrive not only on excellent cuisine, but above all on the people behind them. Our hosts know their restaurants, their culinary philosophy, and their favorite dishes like almost no one else.

For about ten years now, Hauenstein Hotels Simmentaler Bier have been linked by much more than just a traditional supplier-customer relationship. It is a partnership based on shared values: quality, honesty, regional focus, and a genuine passion for the craft.

From the Belvédère Strandhotel, through various professional roles, back to Hauenstein, and finally to the Burehuus: Philipp Thalmann has carved out his own path within the Hauenstein Group. Today, he is the sous chef and shares how influential mentors, mutual trust, and a strong sense of teamwork have helped him advance.

Monique manages the floristry department at Deltapark Vitalresort. Find out how creative this profession really is and what is special about working as a florist in a hotel in the article.

In this video interview, Herbert and Luzia Wicki look back on their 25 years as hosts at the Solbadhotel. They discuss pivotal decisions, leadership, teamwork, and the development of a hotel with a clear vision.

A break by the water, soothing warmth, and views of the Bernese Alps: Around Lake Thun, you can enjoy a wide variety of wellness experiences.

A good night’s sleep is no accident. At Hauenstein Hotels , it Hauenstein Hotels where tranquility, the surroundings, and bedding systems work together to support the body. Insights from sleep research and real-world experience in everyday hotel life reveal what truly matters at night.

Experience wellness in its most personal form: At the Hauenstein Hotels Lake Thun, exclusive private spas await you, creating a space for intimacy, comfort, and a deep sense of well-being. Each suite is a little world of its own.

What is now seen as a place for relaxation, exercise, and enjoyment is the result of a long evolution. The Deltapark Vitalresort stands not only for hospitality, but also for history, courage, and continuous improvement.

Hauenstein Hotels the Thunersee Festival—a partnership steeped in tradition. Since 2008, we have been a proud main partner of this unique cultural event. In 2026, musical fans can once again look forward to an unforgettable experience with “Grease” on the spectacular stage on Lake Thun.

From August 15 to 17, 2025, the Bernese Oberland will be the backdrop for one of the toughest endurance events in the world: the Inferno Triathlon. With an altitude difference of 5,500 meters and routes from Lake Thun to the Schilthorn, it will challenge even the most experienced athletes.

Along Lake Thun, destinations are emerging where relaxation, hospitality, and wellness come together in a unique way. That is exactly what the Hauenstein Group stands for.

Starting in November 2025, the Deltapark Vitalresort in Gwatt near Thun will be complemented by PhysioFit Schönberg. From physical therapy and pelvic floor exercises to a wide range of fitness programs, everything revolves around physical health.

Now also at Deltapark Vitalresort: PhysioFit Schönberg has opened a new location right on Lake Thun. The modern therapy center offers physical therapy, innovative training methods, fitness, and a stunning setting.