LAKE THUN

Switzerland's glacial jewel in the Bernese Oberland.

Lake Thun is one of Switzerland's most spectacular alpine lakes — a deep, turquoise body of water framed by castles, vineyards, mountain villages, and the legendary peaks of the Bernese Oberland.

Located near Interlaken, the lake stretches between Thun and the gateway to the Jungfrau region, offering one of the most cinematic settings for a private boat tour or charter experience in Switzerland.

A GLACIAL LAKE WITH ALPINE LIGHT

Carved by the Aare Glacier during the last Ice Age, Lake Thun stretches 17.5 km and reaches depths of up to 217 metres.

Its turquoise colour comes from fine glacial particles in the water, reflecting light and giving the lake its distinctive luminous glow.

From the boat, the scenery changes constantly — cliffs, forests, castles, villages, waterfalls, and open alpine horizons.

THE EIGER, MÖNCH & JUNGFRAU PANORAMA

On clear days, the southern horizon opens toward one of the most iconic skylines in the Alps:

Eiger · 3,967 m
Famous for its dramatic north face.

Mönch · 4,107 m
The central guardian peak of the trio.

Jungfrau · 4,158 m
The snow-crowned summit overlooking the Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald valleys.

From the water, this panorama feels vast, quiet, and almost theatrical.

CASTLES ALONG THE SHORE

Lake Thun is lined with some of Switzerland's most beautiful lakeside castles:

Thun Castle
A 12th-century fortress above the old town of Thun.

Oberhofen Castle
A fairytale castle rising directly from the lake.

Schadau Castle
A romantic 19th-century estate set in lakeside parkland.

Spiez Castle
Perched above one of Europe's most beautiful bays, framed by vineyards.

Hünegg Castle
An elegant historic villa near the water.

NATURAL WONDERS & HIDDEN BEAUTY

A private charter reveals the quieter side of Lake Thun: sunlit vineyards, mountain villages, secluded coves, forested cliffs, and peaceful swimming spots.

Near Beatenberg, the famous St. Beatus Caves rise above the lake — limestone grottos, underground waterfalls, and old dragon legends overlooking the water.

"The sunset from the middle of the lake is simply unforgettable. Chris made the experience even better with his personality and stories."
— Tristan Eggenberger, United States

EXPERIENCE LAKE THUN PRIVATELY

Lake Thun is not only something to see from shore.

It is something to experience from the water.

A private charter gives you the lake at your own pace — with no fixed route, no shared deck, and no public schedule.

Cruise past castles, stop for photos, enjoy champagne on board, swim in clear alpine water, or simply take in the silence of the Alps from your own private vessel.

Only on Lake Thun. Only privately.

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