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. MännlichenOpens in a new window 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 BaselOpens in a new window, Lausanne, LucerneOpens in a new window and ZurichOpens in a new window. 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.

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Strandhotel Belvédère
Strandhotel Belvédère
4 out of 5
Schachenstrasse 39, Spiez, BE
The price is AU$494 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$494
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 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! (320 reviews)
Our preferred hotel
"My husband and I visit this hotel regularly, and we’ve come to a verdict—it’s our absolute favorite among all the ones we’ve stayed at!"

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Strandhotel Belvédère
Hotel Seaside
Hotel Seaside
3 out of 5
Schachenstrasse 43, Spiez, BE
The price is AU$364 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$364
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Spiez. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a conference center. Popular attractions Lake Thun and St. James Way are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (135 reviews)
Wonderful hotel in lovely town
"Excellent breakfast. Beautiful location. The view from the breakfast hall looking down on the castle/town is wonderful. Bus 65 stop Spiez Grueb is about 3 minutes walk from hotel. It takes approximately 10 minutes to and from the bahnhof in Spiez. The selection of music channels on the tv is ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct. 2024

Hotel Seaside
Essential by Dorint Interlaken
Essential by Dorint Interlaken
3 out of 5
8-10 Rugenparkstrasse, Interlaken
The price is AU$455 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$455
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Interlaken. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Mystery Rooms and Alpine Garden ...
9/10 Wonderful! (220 reviews)
"Friendly staff and accommodating."

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

Essential by Dorint Interlaken
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.
BERG&BERG APARTMENTS-Spiez Self Check-In
BERG&BERG APARTMENTS-Spiez Self Check-In
3.5 out of 5
Oberlandstrasse 37, Spiez
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Spiez. Enjoy free WiFi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Lake Thun and Heimat und Rebbaumuseum are located nearby.
BERG&BERG APARTMENTS-Spiez Self Check-In
Studio mit Küche für 2 Personen 5-10 Min. zum See und 1 Min. zur Bushaltestelle
Studio mit Küche für 2 Personen 5-10 Min. zum See und 1 Min. zur Bushaltestelle
Spiez
Stay at this apartment in Spiez. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Lake Thun and Heimat und Rebbaumuseum are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Stay at Studio in Spiez
"Wonderful stay, beautiful area & scenery. Property itself was faultless. Clear directions provided from station. Hosts themselves were extremely accommodating and let us store our luggage in the studio very late on our check-out day."

Reviewed on 29 Oct. 2024

Studio mit Küche für 2 Personen 5-10 Min. zum See und 1 Min. zur Bushaltestelle
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 helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (247 reviews)
"Nice rooms and location"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

Hapimag Resort Interlaken
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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