Spiez Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Discover a lakeside town with ancient buildings and take part in year-round sporting activities on the water and in the surrounding countryside.

Sitting on the shore of Lake Thun amid the hills and vineyards of the Bernese Oberland is the pretty town of Spiez. The picturesque location is a magnet for nature lovers and sports enthusiasts. Those in search of culture will find historic buildings and a fascinating winemaking heritage. Tour a castle with more than 1,000 years of history, sail across the lake and enjoy scenic hikes.

Spiez is bursting with year-round sporting activities. Get out on the water in a sailboat, canoe or paddle boat. Play soccer, volleyball and tennis at the beach area in Spiezer Bay. Hike the 8.7-mile (14-kilometer) Spiez circular hiking trail, which follows the shoreline to Faulensee and features gorgeous views of mountains and valleys. During the winter, travel to the Bernese Oberland's ski resorts. Männlichen and Kleine Scheidegg are less than an hour’s drive away.

Do not miss Spiez’s cultural treasures. Explore Spiez Castle, which includes a castle church and manicured gardens. Visit its medieval castle kitchen and browse exhibits that cover the building's history. Go to the adjacent church, which dates back to the early 11th century and features 12th-century frescoes decorating an austere stone interior. Inside Heimat-und Rebbaumuseum, the local museum, see a grape press and learn about winegrowing in the region. Take the guided tour of Artillery Faulensee, four World War II bunkers designed as barns that are connected by tunnels.

During your time in the town, enjoy a cruise on Lake Thun aboard the Blümlisalp paddlewheel steamship. Glide past a green and mountainous landscape sprinkled with a collection of fairytale-like castles.

Located in the center of the Bernese Oberland, Spiez is an easy place to reach. The town is less than a 2-hour train ride from Basel, Lausanne, Lucerne and Zurich. The nearest major international airport is in Zurich, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) away.

Spiez is an exciting vacation destination that offers culture, history, outdoor activities and beautiful scenery.

Where to stay in Spiez

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Gwatt

Though Gwatt may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Schloss Schadau and Arena Thun.

Gwatt
The Guesthouse by the Hey Hotel
The Guesthouse by the Hey Hotel
3 out of 5
Höheweg 7, Interlaken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$421 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
NZ$421
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Interlaken. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (109 reviews)
"The property was amazing. Very close to train stations and very walkable. Everything was super clean and overall a great stay. Front desk staff also helped with all our questions and explanations were great."

Reviewed on 4 Mar. 2024

The Guesthouse by the Hey Hotel
Strandhotel Belvédère
Strandhotel Belvédère
4 out of 5
Schachenstrasse 39, Spiez, BE
The price is NZ$674 per night from 24 May to 25 May
NZ$674
per night
24 May - 25 May
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Spiez. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (272 reviews)
"Beautiful location , excellent staff"

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2024

Strandhotel Belvédère
Sunstar Hotel Grindelwald
Sunstar Hotel Grindelwald
4 out of 5
Dorfstrasse 168, Grindelwald, BE
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Grindelwald. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (794 reviews)
"The view from our balcony was amazing!"

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Sunstar Hotel Grindelwald
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Interlaken Marco Guest House
Interlaken Marco Guest House
3 out of 5
Aarmühlestrasse 16, Interlaken
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Interlaken. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.4/10 (23 reviews)
Ok, cheap stay
"Ok, cheap stay."

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2023

Interlaken Marco Guest House
Hapimag Resort Interlaken
Hapimag Resort Interlaken
3.5 out of 5
Höheweg 95, Interlaken
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Interlaken. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (203 reviews)
"We are family of 9, got 2 rooms with 2 bedrooms each. Spacious, clean, quiet and the full kitchen was very convenient. The view on the terrace was amazing. Staffs are friendly and helpful. Luggage storage was available for us. One thing, no available guest service after 9 so be mindful not to misplace ..."

Reviewed on 27 Apr. 2024

Hapimag Resort Interlaken
Aparthotel Krone - Self Check In
Aparthotel Krone - Self Check In
2.5 out of 5
16 Spielmatte, Unterseen, BE
Stay at this aparthotel in Unterseen. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Mystery Rooms and Lake Brienz are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
景觀超讚的茵特拉肯飯店
"飯店位於茵特拉肯西站,如果需要上少女峰需要搭火車前往東站。但飯店位置很棒,不是位於茵特拉肯觀光客最多的商店街,反而是為在稍微寧靜的地點。陽台景觀很讚,可以免費使用洗衣機。"

Reviewed on 4 Apr. 2024

Aparthotel Krone - Self Check In
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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