Lake Thun (aka Thunersee) is a large beautiful lake just west of Interlaken. Taking a boat tour is a fun and easy way to enjoy the spectacular scenery without much work.

Start: Interlaken West boat dock

End: Thun boat dock • current Lake Thun boat schedule.

Open: year round, limited schedule in winter

Discounts: free with Swiss Travel Pass, Bernese Oberland Pass, GA, Saver Day Pass and Jungfrau Travel Pass.

Suggested day trips

Option A: Train from Interlaken to Thun in the morning (30 mins). Explore the village for a couple hours. Then catch the 11:40 boat, arriving back in Interlaken at 13:49.

Option B: In Interlaken, board 14:10 boat, arriving in Thun at 16:20. Then explore the village and have an early dinner in Thun. Train back to Interlaken.

Verify current timetable for planning your outing.

Timetable

The Lake Thun boats run year round. The schedule changes based on the season, so check timetables carefully to make sure it's valid on your travel dates.

In winter (mid Dec to March), there is one boat in each direction every day. On weekends and holidays, there are 1-2 more boats.

➡️ See current Lake Thun boat schedule.

Tickets

The boat ride is free with the Swiss Travel Pass, Bernese Oberland Pass, GA, Saver Day Pass and Jungfrau Travel Pass.

Without a travel pass, you can buy tickets on the SBB Mobile app, ticket machines, ticket office at some docks, and on the boat. The ticket price depends on far you ride the boat.

Discount with Swiss Half Fare card. Families benefit from the Family Day Pass.

➡️ See current fares