Enjoyable, colourful and invigorating – that’s summer in Thun. From cosy sundowners on the solar boat to yoga by the lake and pedalling on the “Trampelwurm”. “Z Thun louft öppis” – Summer in the city! Every day from 7 July to 10 August 2025, with weekly repeats.
Range of events in Thun, 8 July to 11 August
Enjoy shopping and the urban lifestyle
Cuisine and cosy times in charming eateries
Browse fresh produce and weekly markets
Discover the unfamiliar and the unexpected on city tours or in the museum
Hunt for treasure at historic Thun Castle
Take a colourful Ferris wheel ride
Yoga by the lake and accompanied swimming in the Aare create the perfect holiday mood
All events are offered free of charge (unless otherwise stated). Events are subject to change.
Bring your ingenuity and instinct as you follow hidden clues and solve some fiendish riddles with your family amid the medieval ambience of Thun Castle. Will you crack the code on the treasure chest?
Every Monday, 7 July to 4 August
10.00 am – 5.00 pm
Thun Castle
Family ticket including museum entrance CHF 20.00
No registration required
Language: German
What could be more refreshing than a dip in the cool waters of the Aare? Enjoy the experience in the company of a seasoned lifeguard and learn how to swim the Aare safely.
Every Tuesday, 8 July to 5 August
7.00 pm – approx. 8.30 pm
Behind the town hall (Rathaus)
Free participation
Register by 10.00 pm on the previous Monday via www.rescueteam.ch; for good swimmers only, number of participants limited
Explore the town of Thun along the River Aare, following the route of the Thun Town Run without the pressure of competition, together with like-minded people. You can choose between a relaxed 5 km or a slightly longer 10 km route.
Every Tuesday, 8 July to 5 August
7.00 pm – approx. 8.00 pm
Rathausplatz
Free of charge
No registration required
Visit the art museum in Thun in the evening and discover the works of Rebekka Steiger and Angela Lyn. Admission to the museum is free in the evening between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Every Wednesday 9 July to 6 August (the museum is closed on 6 August)
5.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Free of charge
No registration required
Experience the city of Thun from the water and take a short cruise in the Aare basin.
Every Wednesday, 9 July to 6 August
7.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Departure every 20 minutes
Hofstetten landing stage (at the restaurant Dampfschiff)
Free participation
Limited capacity, reservations are not possible
After shopping, why not have another ride around town aboard the Trampelwurm? During the summer holiday period, Thun’s famous cycle-train makes regular rounds of the town centre. Hop aboard and enjoy the ride – and keep cycling!
Every Thursday, 10 July to 7 August
4.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Departures every 15 minutes
Rathausplatz
Duration of tour: Approx. 10 minutes
Free participation
No registration required
Enjoy an evening with your loved ones with a casual game of “boccia” in Schadau Park. All playing equipment is available on site – just turn up and play.
Every Thursday, 10 July to 7 August
6.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Schadau Park, next to the Thun-Panorama
Playing equipment available
Free of charge
No registration required
Immerse yourself in hardly known stories about Thun's old town. On the short tour, you discover unknown and hidden places. Let the city guide amaze you with unexpected and surprising facts.
Every Friday, 11 July to 8 August
6.00 pm – 6.45 pm
Rathausplatz fountain (Exception: 8 August, meeting point: Bärenplatz)
Free participation
No registration required
Language: German
More information here or call +41 33 225 90 00
Enjoy a special experience in the Knights’ Hall: children’s summer cinema with “The Little Ghost”. A fantastic holiday experience awaits you and your family in a medieval setting. The film is in Swiss German.
Every Saturday, 12 July to 9 August
7.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Knight's Hall, Thun Castle
Adults CHF 15.00, children CHF 5.00
Tickets via shop.schlossthun.ch or at the box office
Language: Swiss German
Start your Sunday with an enjoyable hour of yoga in Schadau Park. Drink in the breathtaking panorama as you boost your physical health, effectively counterbalancing the everyday routine. Beginners and advanced practitioners welcome.
Every Sunday, 13 July to 10 August
10.00 am – 11.00 am
Schadau Park
Free participation
Find information about the yoga class from 5.00 pm the evening before on yogabude.ch
Please bring your own yoga mat or beach towel
Once again throughout summer, the large, colourful Ferris wheel will tower over Mühleplatz. As darkness falls, ride the big wheel to dizzy heights – and be enchanted by the colours and lights of Thun.
Monday to Thursday, 1.30 pm to 10.30 pm
Fridays, 1.30 pm to 11.30 pm
Saturdays, 9 am to 11.30 pm
Sundays, 11 am to 10.30 pm
Tickets available on site, prices set by operator
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