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Spiez

A calm Lake Thun town with a castle, mountain views and one of the loveliest slower stops in the Bernese Oberland.

Spiez and Lake Thun, photographed by Libby

The feel of it

A small town framed by the lake and the Alps.

Spiez is made for wandering slowly: follow the lakefront, look up at the mountain views and take time around the castle and harbour.

It is a beautiful alternative to the busier Bernese Oberland bases, especially if you want a quieter lake-side stop with plenty of scenery built in.

Spiez in photographs

Spiez and Lake Thun, photographed by Libby
Spiez Castle on Lake Thun, photographed by Libby
Spiez beneath snowy mountains, photographed by Libby
View across Spiez and Lake Thun, photographed by Libby
Lake Thun viewed from Spiez, photographed by Libby
Lake Thun and mountains at Spiez, photographed by Libby

Best for

A slower Switzerland itinerary, scenic lake days and a peaceful base close to the Bernese Oberland.