Thun Switzerland - Discover The Hidden Secrets of This Beautiful City | 90+ Countries With 3 Kids

Thun is an excellent destination to travel to if you want to admire the beauty of nature in Switzerland. It is conveniently located in the centre of the Bernese Oberland region and it is a perfect mix of lake and mountain amidst mild weather that lasts well into autumn.

Thun’s most recognizable landmark is the Thun Castle, also known as “Schloss Thun”. With history going back all the way to when the first settlers arrived in the city in 2,500 B.C, this building has a lot of stories to tell. The castle’s fortification tower was built in 1180 and since then it has been converted into a museum with over five floors of cultural development. It houses historic artifacts from around 4,000 years, as well as medieval objects, weapons and uniforms from the 18th and 19th century. There is also the magnificent Knight’s Hall, restored in modern times but dating back to the 12th century.

The Old Town in Thun perfectly compliments the castle. With its raised pavements and museums you’ll feel like you have stepped back in time. In a way, the Old Town is highly traditional with the town church dating back to 1330, and the town hall erected in the 16th century. However, Thun has also caught up with modern times, as there are a few brand new cinemas in the town and many restaurants offering local and international cuisine. The top activity here, though, is shopping – with almost 1,000 shops offering anywhere from watches, sports equipment, and clothes to souvenirs, handicrafts, and art objects.

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[epicsandstorm]

I am Swiss and actually live close to Thun. It's great to see other people enjoy the city. : )

[matthiasvonthun]

Thank you for sharing your nice Video of my home city THUN!❤ Many greetings😊

[blancheranaudo]

Watching from Connecticut, USA. I am a retired teacher and of Swiss nationality as both grandparents were born in Neuchatel, Switzerland and moved to the USA. I so enjoy watching all of your videos. So entertaining and enough to learn more about a country or countries. I started watching with the Christmas shopping outside in Switzerland about a year ago and just became a fan.

[lesliezegan]

I wandered the castle for hours! Tune is gorgeous! Thanks for memories!

[SonicFictionTV]

I was there till last Friday, it's such a beautiful place.

[valiha]

I live in Thun and this is SO MUCH fun to wach👍🏼👍🏼

[mikereed]

Fabulous video and so beautifully hosted as always. What a lovely place. Thanks guys, you are great 😄

[Maggie-eord]

I just found you from watching the Knorpps as they received the chocolate you sent them :-) I'm in Ohio USA and look forward to enjoying your family as they travel. Thank You!!

[salsamite]

Just found your channel last night. Loving it from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia

[showkathossain]

I took the cruise on Lake Thun - it was quite a memorable experience. The rail station is a beautiful building. After the cruise I took a walk, nice city and also very friendly ppl

[alibabafurball]

That looks like a good way to see a city, a treasure hunt!! I will have to check out online that water system in Thun, sounds interesting. That Hotel was famous in the "bell epoch" era for a stop on the "grand Tour" in the victorian/edwardian era. I really like the construction in the cover walkway, wonderful woodwork in the roof to slope the stresses down slope.

[MsSFDk]

Hello to the entire family. I am in Palm Harbor, Florida enjoying another adventure with you. What a beautiful city this video presented. Lots of unique features and beautiful flowers.

[nataliedeyton]

I was sent by the Knorth and South. They loved the candy you guts sent. I'm a new subscriber

[kelleynrothaermel]

Was this video from this summer or recently. It looks so warm in the video. Beautiful weather. We love Switzerland, but it is so expensive.

[lizabrozo]

Newbie here i love watching your videos.

[awhalerider]

What a nice teamwork you guys are! New fan from Thailand! :)

[eisenjeisen]

The water looks beautiful, it looks so clear and so clean and all the water is so clear clean, thanks for upload Jerome from Florida and i'll see you all soon bye bye

[MrFirderis]

I really don't like to correct you, but at 6:52 you must misunderstood something, or misread it. That is by far not an "old" hotel, compare to others in switzerland:

The hotel "Trois Rois"/"Three Kings" in Basel is one of the oldest in switzerland, first mention in 1681. Some stories are not confirmed and dated even more early, 1026, but probaly not historical correct.

[gingerz]

Uh oh Mama Bear! Your eldest daughter is taller than you!!!! :) Anyways, in Hawaii, USA and Washington State, USA it is prohibited to walk through a retirement home or nursing home without permission. You can check in and see if they allow visitors, but most do not. I worked in retirement homes when I was a teenager in Washington and as a freshman college student in Hawaii. Its nice to see how they really take good are of their elderly in Switzerland. Over here in Hawaii it seems that the elderly are forgotten and its heart wrenching to watch.

[rachelselby]

Watching Jerusalem, Israel. I found you via Knorpp and South. I'm now going back to see where you've been.