Spiez
Spiez is a small town on a quiet bay on the south shore of Lake Thun. A castle with a Romanesque church stands on a headland above the harbour. Vineyards climb the slopes behind it.
Spiez is also a rail junction. Many travellers change trains here for Interlaken, Kandersteg and the Simmental valley. It is a peaceful base for the lake.
Spiez – Suunnitteletko matkaa?
Rakenna päiväkohtainen matkasuunnitelmasi Tripomatic-sovelluksessa.
Milloin matkustaa
May to September is the best time for the lake, the castle and boats. Summer is warm. Autumn is mild and has the grape harvest. Winter is cold, and the castle has shorter opening hours. Rain is common in spring and summer.
Päänähtävyydet
- Schloss Spiez is a castle on the lake, with a museum and a Romanesque church. The tower has views of the bay and the mountains.
- Spielzeugmuseum Spiez shows toys from different times.
- Seebad Faulensee is a small lakeside swimming area near Faulensee.
- The harbour and the vineyard paths are good for a short walk.
Suositellut listat
Mitä kokea
- Visit the castle and its church.
- Walk through the vineyards above the bay.
- Take a lake boat to Thun or Interlaken.
- Swim in the lake at Faulensee in summer.
- Cycle along the lakeshore.
Kierrokset ja aktiviteetit
Spiez — Kartta
Päiväretket
- Thun is a lake town with a castle, about 10 minutes away by train.
- Interlaken is the gateway to the Jungfrau region, about 25 minutes away by train.
- Kandersteg is a mountain village with a famous lake, reached through the Lötschberg valley.
- Bern is the capital, about 30 minutes away by train.
- Lake boats go to Thun and Interlaken.
Missä vierailla
- Thun and Interlaken are the nearest larger towns on the lake.
Saapuminen
- By air: Zurich and Geneva are the main airports.
- By train: Spiez is on the main line from Bern to the Oberland and to Brig. Check times on SBB.
- The station is about 10 minutes from the castle on foot.
Liikkuminen paikan päällä
- The harbour, castle and village centre are easy to walk.
- Local buses serve Faulensee and the hill villages.
- Lake boats leave from the harbour.
- A path follows the lakeshore.
Autoilu
- A car is not needed in Spiez.
- Parking near the castle is limited in summer.
- A car helps for the side valleys but trains and buses reach most places.
Ruoka ja juoma
Try lake fish and cheese dishes. Local white wine comes from the vineyards by the lake. The village has lakeside restaurants and cafés.
People speak German with a Bernese dialect. English is widely understood.
Turvallisuus ja terveys
- Spiez is very safe.
- Lake water is cold. Swim in marked areas.
- Tap water is safe to drink.
- Vineyard paths can be steep and slippery.
Historia
A castle has stood on the headland since the 10th century. The Romanesque church dates from the early Middle Ages. The castle belonged to several noble families before it passed to the city of Bern.
The castle is now a museum. In the 20th century, Spiez became a rail junction with the opening of the Lötschberg line.
Tietoa maasta
Quick practical facts for Switzerland at a glance:
- Valuutta
- Sveitsin frangi CHF CHF · Korttimaksut · Laajasti hyväksytty
- Hätänumerot
- 112
- Sähkö
- 230 V · 50 HzTyyppi C / Tyyppi J
- Kielet
- saksa, ranska, italia, retoromaani
- Hanavesi
- Juomakelpoista
- Ajosuunta
- Oikea
- Suuntanumero
- +41
Spiez – Suunnittele päiväsi
Muunna tämän oppaan paikat todelliseksi matkasuunnitelmaksi älykkäillä reiteillä, aika-arvioilla ja kaikella, mitä tarvitset onnistuneeseen matkaan.
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