Top 20 Lakes around Kiesen

The Seewiese is a public area with lake access, swimming facilities (also for kids) with a raft, sunbathing lawns, a playground, and four high-quality barbecue areas with professional winch grills and permanently installed toilets. The view of Lake Thun is unique and romantic. Unfortunately, during the season, you are rarely alone here even at night. Therefore, you should always expect a lot of hustle and bustle. The area is only accessible by bike or on foot. The nearest parking lot/bus stop is a 10-minute walk away. The following applies. Barbecue areas and seating cannot be reserved! The local association provides firewood for a contribution of Fr. 5.00 per person! Access to the Seewiese is free for all visitors! ATTENTION! ⚠️ NEITHER YOUR OWN FIRE MATERIAL NOR PRIVATE GRILL DEVICES (NOT EVEN DISPOSABLE GRILLS) MAY BE USED!! SENSITIVE FINES ARE THREATENED! Between mid-October and the end of March, neither firewood nor toilets (risk of frost) are available. Getting there by bus: Bus line Thun - Spiez or vice versa, stop "Chanderbrügg". During the season, a snack cart with a sufficient selection of food and drinks, as well as seating, is available at the Seewiese. Observe opening hours on the information board at the "Chanderbrügg" bus stop.

Seewiese is a public area by the lake with swimming facilities (also for kids) with a raft, sunbathing lawns, a playground, and four high-quality barbecue areas with professional pulley grills and permanently installed toilets. The view of the Thunersee is unique and romantic. Unfortunately, during the season, you are rarely alone here even at night. Therefore, you must expect a lot of hustle and bustle at all times. The area is only accessible by bike or on foot. The nearest parking lot/bus stop is a 10-minute walk away. The following applies. Barbecue areas and seating cannot be reserved! The local association provides firewood for a contribution of CHF 5.00 per person! Access to Seewiese is free for all visitors! ATTENTION! ⚠️ NEITHER YOUR OWN FIRE-STARTING MATERIAL NOR PRIVATE GRILL APPLIANCES (NOT EVEN DISPOSABLE GRILLS) MAY BE USED!! SUBSTANTIAL FINES ARE POSSIBLE!! Between mid-October and the end of March, however, neither firewood nor toilets are available (risk of frost). Travel by bus: Bus line Thun - Spiez or vice versa Stop "Chanderbrügg". During the season, a snack cart with a sufficient range of food and drinks, including seating, is available at Seewiese. Observe opening hours on the information board at the "Chanderbrügg" bus stop.

Simple, all flat and very easy to walk on

The unique chaos station, all buses leave at the same time

🚶‍♂️ The hike along the Thun shore path over the wooden footbridges to Bonstetten Park is easy and takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. The route is well signposted and takes you directly along the shore of Lake Thun. Start the hike in the city center of Thun and follow the signs towards the lakeshore and shore path. The shore path leads over several wooden footbridges that give you a direct view of the lake and the surrounding nature. The footbridges are easy to walk on and offer numerous photo opportunities. Continue following the shore path towards Bonstetten Park. 🍽️ There are several picnic areas along the path and in Bonstetten Park where you can take a break and enjoy the snacks you brought with you. You will also find cafes and restaurants in Thun and Bonstetten Park.

Beautiful barbecue spot at Blauseeli in Uttigen

This small groundwater lake is a rocky desert in winter and a bathing lake in summer. It lies between the Aare and Uttigen, in a nature reserve, which is why it is also called "Uttigenseeli".

Change from the train to the city buses, intercity buses and even to the ship with short distances. Everything is well signposted, electronic departure times.