Spiez

Spiez is located in what is probably the most beautiful Swiss bay on the deep blue Lake Thun. Here you can stroll through the vineyards or on the beach path with a view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. You will visit the castle and enjoy excursions by steamboat or to the local mountain Niesen.

This is Spiez

Spiez is located in the Bernese Oberland on Lake Thun. Its enchanting bay, the castle, vineyards, and lakeside promenade make it a popular excursion and holiday destination.

Discover Spiez

Your tour begins in Spiez Bay, one of the most beautiful in Switzerland and a perfect place to linger and enjoy. Stroll for kilometres along the lakeside promenade close to the water. Visit Spiez Castle with its picturesque setting – the castle church framed by Lake Thun. At the “Rebhüsli”, the discovery trail through the Spiez vineyards begins. Or take the nostalgic funicular up the pyramid-shaped local mountain, the Niesen.

Spiez Castle

Set above the deep blue Lake Thun and surrounded by vineyards, no castle could be more picturesquely located. From the castle tower, enjoy a unique view of Spiez Bay and the Bernese Alps. The castle with its museum, the thousand-year-old castle church, and the castle gardens invite you to explore and linger.

Lake Thun: Cruises and Water Sports

The scheduled boats from Thun to Interlaken stop in Spiez, including the nostalgic paddle steamer “Blümlisalp”. Enjoy a round trip past numerous other castles, such as Thun Castle, with views of the Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger. Alternatively, walk along the lakeside promenade to Faulensee and return by boat – for the best view of Spiez Castle. Spiez Bay is perfect for water sports such as stand-up paddling, sailing, or canoeing. Or relax at the lido and refresh yourself in the crystal-clear water.

Around Spiez

By boat you can quickly reach Thun, one of Switzerland’s most beautiful towns. At the other end of Lake Thun lies Interlaken, the ideal starting point for excursions into the Jungfrau Region. From Spiez you are quickly in the Kandertal with Lake Blausee and Lake Oeschinen. Also easily accessible are the Simmental and the Saanenland with Gstaad.

Experience Spiez for less

From one overnight stay on Lake Thun, you will receive the PanoramaCard. This entitles you to free travel by bus and postbus in the Lake Thun region and to numerous discounts.