Vacation Rentals in Lake Thun

On Lake Thun there are several towns and villages where you will find a fantastic infrastructure of shops and restaurants very close to the holiday home. A vacation rental directly on the lake shore offers you a perfect view and direct access to the water. In addition, the accommodation near the Diemtigtal Nature Park is ideal for reaching the hiking trails through natural landscapes in a short time.

The landlords on Lake Thun would like to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Therefore many different services are offered. Simply have your accommodation provider pick you up at the nearest railway station. Or take advantage of the bicycle, ski or boat rental facilities offered in some holiday apartments. On request there is sometimes also a breakfast delivered to the apartment.

Lake Thun covers an area of almost 50 square kilometres in the Bernese Oberland. It is an alpine lake and at the same time the largest lake, located entirely in a canton in Switzerland. In some places the lake is up to 217 meters deep. The most important city on the lakeshore is Thun. Other towns on Lake Thun are Interlaken, Spiez, Oberhofen and Gunten.

Only in 2016 did archaeologists make a spectacular discovery in Lake Thun. Parts of pile dwellings and the remains of a Bronze Age village were discovered in the lake. This sensational find now sheds new light on the settlement history of the region.

Visit Oberhofen Castle, which is located in the community of the same name. The keep was built in the 12th century with a little tower, a late medieval palace and an access bridge. The residential wing dates from the 18th century. Worth seeing are also the stair tower, the chapel and the clock tower.

Let yourself be led up to one kilometre deep into the St. Beatus Caves and observe the unique formations of the stalactite caves in the Niederhorn massif. The holy Beatus is said to have died here, which is why the caves bear his name. There is also a legend of a fire-breathing dragon that once lived here. Below the caves you will find a part of the Jakobsweg.

A city stroll through Thun provides for varied hours. It is the third largest city in Bern and has a charming old town with many old buildings. Visit also the castle hill with Donjon from 1190.

How much do the vacation rentals in Lake Thun cost on average?

At an average cost of $276 per night, Lake Thun lies at the upper end of the price range for vacation rentals in Switzerland.

Which months allow you to save the most on vacation rentals?

According to the previous year, the months that hurt your pocket the least in Lake Thun are November, March and April, with average prices of $249, $256, and $262, respectively.

During which months are vacation rentals more expensive in Lake Thun?

Last year, the month that showed the highest annual average prices in Lake Thun was July, with an average price of $313 per night. This was followed by August, with an average of $307, and then June, with $286.

Is it necessary to plan a trip to Lake Thun well in advance?

You should book your stay with plenty of time when visiting Lake Thun, as only 46% of our accommodations are usually available throughout the year.

What are the best months for a last-minute getaway?

Last year, the months with the most vacation rentals available of the year in Lake Thun were November, April and May, with average availabilities of 63%, 59%, and 55%, respectively.

When will it be harder to find an available vacation rental in Lake Thun?

The months with the lowest properties available in Lake Thun are, in order, August, February, and July with respective average availability figures of 21%, 31%, and 31%, based on the previous year.

How many rentals does Holidu have in Lake Thun?

Our inventory features approximately 550 properties from 20 partners, giving you plenty of choices when searching for your next dream vacation rental!