From Interlaken, the varied shoreline trail takes you along the River Aare and by Lake Thun all the way to Neuhaus. Alongside beautiful nature, breath-taking scenery and the glistening water, you can also admire historic castle ruins along the way. A boat trip back to Interlaken or on to Thun rounds off your excursion.
You can find daily connections from Neuhaus (Unterseen) to Thun in the online timetable.
From the Train Station Interlaken West, the trail first takes you over the River Aare to Unterseen, and from there along the Aare or the boat canal to the shores of Lake Thun. There begins the varied lakeside path through the wonderful nature reserve.
From Neuhaus, you can continue your excursion by boat to Thun.
| Route | Interlaken West - Unterseen, Neuhaus |
| Distance | 4.9 km |
| Elevation difference | 8 hm |
| Walking time | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Difficulty level | easy |
Water birds
The Weissenau nature reserve offers an ideal habitat for numerous birds, with plenty of nesting sites and sufficient food sources. Along the way, you can watch the water birds from a wooden observation station, or take a rest on a bench with views of Lake Thun.
Weissenau castle ruins and viewing tower
The Weissenau castle ruins are the biggest and most well-preserved castle complex in the Bernese Oberland. They are located on a former island. The castle and adjacent harbour were built in the 13th century to control the trade in goods across the alpine passes. 71 steps lead up to the 14.5-metre-high viewing platform. From here, you can see the Aare, Lake Thun and, in the background, the Niesen mountains.
| Category | 1st class | 2nd class |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | CHF 64.00 | CHF 39.00 |
| Half Fare travelcard | CHF 32.00 | CHF 19.50 |
| Category | 1st class | 2nd class |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | CHF 28.00 | CHF 17.00 |
| Half Fare travelcard | CHF 14.00 | CHF 8.50 |
Schiffstation Interlaken West
Kanalpromenade 1
3800 Interlaken
Travel relaxed by train to Interlaken West. The Interlaken West boat station is located opposite the Interlaken West railway station.
The following season tickets are valid on scheduled cruises:
100% discount, free travel in the purchased class with
50% discount with
Important notes
Yes, Fairtiq and EasyRide tickets are valid on BLS Lake Cruise.
Dogs less than 30 cm tall at the shoulder can travel for free as long as they are in a suitable basket or bag. All other dogs require a valid dog ticket. This costs half the price of a 2nd class ticket and is also valid in 1st class. The maximum price for a dog ticket is CHF 15.00 (1-day ticket for dogs). The dog pass for the lake is no longer available.
The SBB 1-day travelpass as well as the GA for dogs are also valid aboard our scheduled cruises.
Dogs are allowed inside the boat as well as in our on-board restaurants.
Subject to space, we are happy to transport your bike. Cost per bike: 1/2 price, and no more than CHF 15.00 (bike day ticket) Please note: we cannot guarantee to transport your bike. The national SBB 1-day bike passes and annual passes are valid for BLS Navigation.
Our boats travel all year on Lake Thun. We do not operate our cruises on Lake Brienz during the winter months.
No, you can make a reservation from any station. For example, simply enter "from Spiez" in the comments. For us, this means that the reservation and boarding are from Spiez.
Do you have any questions about our offers? Contact us, we will be happy to help you.
