Thun

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Thun

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Thun is a city in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland situated at the outflow of the Aare River from Lake Thun. It is home to the historic Thun Castle, which was built by the Zähringen dynasty in the 12th century. The city serves as a gateway to the surrounding Alpine peaks.

Statistics

Area

21.60 km²

Population

43,905

Location