Summer in Thun is at its best: colorful, refreshing and full of new encounters. Whether you’re enjoying a relaxing yoga session by the lake, trying your hand at urban sketching, taking a ride on the legendary Thun Velozügli, or dancing salsa on the Thunerhof terrace—every day here is an adventure.
Daily events in Thun, 6 July to 9 August with weekly repeats
Discover the unfamiliar and the unexpected on city tours or in the museum
Hunt for treasure at historic Thun Castle
Yoga by the lake and accompanied swimming in the Aare create the perfect holiday mood
Take a colourful Ferris wheel ride
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, 6 July to 3 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? Join a team of certified lifeguards for this special experience and learn how to swim in the Aare more safely.
Every Tuesday, 7 July to 4 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, 7 July to 4 August
7.00 pm – approx. 8.00 pm
Rathausplatz
Free of charge
No registration required
Organised by LSV Uetendorf
Besuche das Kunstmuseum Thun und entdecke die Werke von Fabrice Hyber. Der Eintritt ins Museum ist am Abend zwischen 17.00 und 19.00 Uhr kostenlos.
Every Wednesday 8 July to 29 July (the museum is closed on 5 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, 8 July to 5 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
When the sun goes down, the music starts and the Thunerhof terrace transforms into a dance floor, the atmosphere is pure summer magic: a beautiful setting along the Aare, cool drinks and rousing salsa music right in the heart of Thun.
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a beginner, whether you’re there to watch or join in—come on by and enjoy a cozy summer evening at the Thunerhof with Andi from Salsadancers and the Mokkaliente Crew.
Every Wednesday, 8 July to 5 August
7.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Thunerhof Terrace, Thun
Bar service with snacks at Café Thunerhof
Free participation
No registration required
Organised by MOKKALIENTE (Café Bar Mokka) and Salsadancers dance school
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
3.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Departures every 15 minutes
Rathausplatz
Duration of tour: Approx. 10 minutes
Free participation
No registration required
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, the focus is on mindful observation, sharing ideas, and the joy of creative work in an urban setting. If you can, bring your own sketching supplies; a basic drawing kit is also available on-site.
Every Thursday, 9 July to 6 August
6.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Start Town Hall Square, Thun
Free participation
No registration required
Materials for urban sketching: sketchbook or paper with a pad, pencil, eraser, fineliner, waterbrush or paintbrush, watercolors, stool or other seating
Organised by Thun Urban Sketching Group
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, 10 July to 7 August
6.00 pm – 6.45 pm
At the fountain at the entrance to Bälliz (in front of Walder Shoes)
Free participation
No registration required
Language: German
More information thun@thunersee.ch or call +41 33 225 90 00
Enjoy a special experience in the Knights’ Hall At the summer children's movie series “Di Chli Häx,” you and your family can look forward to an entertaining summer treat in a medieval setting. The film is in Swiss German.
Every Saturday, 11 July to 8 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, 12 July to 9 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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