EXPEDITIONS IN THE AREA
Expeditions around The Lab Hotel Thun
Experiences in the region
A stay at The Lab Hotel in Thun is the ideal starting point for actively discovering the region. All around the hotel, a wide range of excursion destinations, nature experiences and special places await to make your stay varied. Create your personal mix of relaxation, activity and enjoyment – in the heart of the Lake Thun region and the impressive Bernese mountains.
Current excursion tips and leisure ideas
Winter time with the family
The snow falls softly and turns the Bernese Oberland into a fairy-tale winter wonderland. In this enchanting white world, families find the most beautiful holiday moments. And we know that when families travel, they bring many different wishes along with them. How about a taster day on the ski slopes? With the Saani ticket, families can practise their first turns on the easy slopes. Or treat yourself to pure sledging fun on the Niederhorn. Daring bends, fast descents and gentler stretches offer fun and action for young and old. A great experience in a breathtaking setting is also guaranteed when ice skating on the frozen Hinterstockensee on the Stockhorn.
Twinkling lights and winter magic
It doesn’t take much for a little break, a romantic and contemplative evening amid the hustle and bustle of Advent. A winter landscape, a path bathed in flickering lantern light, crunching snow underfoot and then a cosy break with a warm drink: this is how the pre-Christmas season becomes a soul-warming event. Discover the most beautiful Christmas trails in the region:
- Wiehnachtsweg Aeschi, daily 27.11.2022 – 06.01.2023
- Weihnachtsweg Heiligenschwendi, 27.11.2022 – 06.01.2023, illuminated daily from 5 pm to approx. 10.30 pm
- Laternenweg Kiental, 15.12.2022 – 28.02.2023, illuminated Thursday to Saturday from 5.30 pm to 9 pm
- Adelbodner Wiehnachtswäg, daily 27.11.2022 – 08.01.2023
- Diemtigtaler Waldkrippe, daily 26.11. – 28.12.2022
Brand new: our e-tuk-tuk
The world’s first fully electric self-drive tuk-tuk service. Now there is a tuk-tuk at The Lab Hotel. We are proud to be the first hotel in Switzerland to offer this service to our guests. You can now rent the tuk-tuk for 3 people from us. Get in and off you go at speeds of up to 45 km/h. Of course, when it is cooler there are seat heating and side panels so that you can enjoy the area in comfort.
Thuner Wasserzauber
Let yourself be enchanted by the music, light and water show. The Thuner Wasserzauber takes place daily from 29 September to 29 October 2023, whatever the weather. There are two different shows. Each day, one of the two shows is played at 7.30 pm and the other at 9.15 pm. The event has no age restrictions and is free of charge for all visitors. The venue is the Aare basin, in front of Restaurant Freienhof in Thun town centre.
E-bike tours
Do you want to rock the trails and experience the biker lifestyle up close, or simply slow down actively and enjoyably? Then let’s go – we have just the thing for you: our own e-bike rental station and the most beautiful tours in Switzerland, in winter too, of course. From a leisurely tour with little climbing along Lake Thun to a sweaty route with spectacular views, we offer everything for maximum fun on the bike. You will find various cycle routes at Thun-Thunersee Tourismus and SwitzerlandMobility as well as on the cycling map to download.
Stand-up paddle
A feeling of freedom and peace amid an imposing mountain world. Far away from everyday life, on calm water, paddling leisurely across the blue water towards the sun or the trio of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Just a few steps from Lake Thun, we rent out five inflatable SUPs. You can rent them conveniently at our reception (open from 7 am – 7 pm). The rental includes the board with paddle and life jacket.
1 hour CHF 25.00 / 2 hours CHF 35.00 / 3 hours CHF 45.00 / half day (4 hours) CHF 50.00 / 1 day CHF 80.00
Stand-up paddle
A feeling of freedom and peace amid an imposing mountain world. Far away from everyday life, on calm water, paddling leisurely across the blue water towards the sun or the trio of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Just a few steps from Lake Thun, we rent out five inflatable SUPs. You can rent them conveniently at our reception (open from 7 am – 7 pm). The rental includes the board with paddle and life jacket.
1 hour CHF 25.00 / 2 hours CHF 35.00 / 3 hours CHF 45.00 / half day (4 hours) CHF 50.00 / 1 day CHF 80.00
ViaBerna long-distance trail
Thun is a stage town on the ViaBerna, a spectacular multi-day hike of over 300 kilometres through the canton of Bern. As an Alpine and lakeside town, Thun is an insider tip and, thanks to this connection, the ideal place for explorers. Here, combining activities in the mountains and on the lake works particularly well. The charming town, also known as the “gateway to the Bernese Oberland”, is the ideal starting point for a stage of the ViaBerna.
Yin yoga on the SUP – our summer tip
Enjoy the combination of active relaxation and sporting challenge. Thanks to the yoga exercises on the SUP and the calming atmosphere on the water, you can really switch off and let your mind come to rest. At the same time, you enjoy the impressive natural landscape around crystal-clear Lake Thun.
Dates: every Thursday from 8:30 – 10:00 am and on Sundays 18.6. / 23.7. / 27.8. / 17.9., also from 8:30 – 10:00 am
Cost for 1.5 hours: CHF 25.00 with your own SUP and CHF 40.00 incl. SUP rental
The course takes place just a few minutes’ walk from The Lab Hotel at Honu SUP, Strandweg 5 in Thun. Please register directly with Beatrice Kiener, 079 776 55 42.
Ship ahoy on Lake Thun
White boats, blue water, summer temperatures and a dream panorama – that is what holidays just a few steps from Lake Thun are like. And you, as a holiday guest of The Lab Hotel, are right in the middle of it. Whether standing on the deck of a modern motor ship with cruise-liner flair at sunset, steaming full speed to the Niederhorn or having lunch on board. We say “Cast off and set off on a voyage of discovery!”
Fitness pop-up at The Lab Hotel
Things are getting even sportier at The Lab Hotel. In our fitness pop-up, the latest fitness equipment invites you to a sporty workout. Enjoy a unique fitness experience with Vault, alone or as a couple. This innovative device with smart functions and a mirror-effect screen opens the doors to the interactive iFit universe with almost unlimited workout options. Freemotion’s COACHBIKE™ takes cyclists to breathtaking places all over the world. As an innovative and inspiring device, the COACHBIKE redefines indoor cardio training. Our hotel guests can conveniently reserve the fitness pop-up at the hotel reception. Reservation is free of charge and subject to availability.
WELLBEING RIGHT ON LAKE THUN
Are you looking for happy moments with a relaxing effect or a cosy break to boost your well-being? Our partner across the road, Hotel Seepark, opens its “inBalance” spa area for you. Relax your muscles in the whirlpool, breathe in the herbal scent of the steam bath or dream away in the relaxation room. Activate body and mind in the light-flooded gym. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 4 pm to 10 pm,
Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 10 pm. Day pass: CHF 35.
Jenny’s (reception) favourite place
One of my favourite places in the area is Oberhofen. The wonderful atmosphere right at the boat landing stage and the delicious food in the stylish bar right on the lake invite you to linger. This culinary outing combines perfectly with a slightly longer walk from Thun. I recommend taking the path above Hilterfingen, Hünibach and Oberhofen. Another option is to take the solar boat from Schadau Park to Hünibach and then walk from there for a good half hour. The solar boat stops at Schadau Park once an hour. Of course, you can also take the bus and enjoy the view of Lake Thun along the way. For me, this expedition is a perfect combination of exercise, beautiful views and a culinary highlight.
Enjoy the golden autumn
Spend an eventful autumn at The Lab Hotel. Now the deep green of the forests is turning bright yellow, orange and red. The air is particularly clear in autumn and the views are overwhelming. How about panoramic hikes, circular tours or fascinating high-level trails to marvel at the famous mountain backdrop of the Bernese Alps? Or you could opt for a hike with culinary highlights along the way.
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