Lake Thun Canoe Trail

All locations are only staffed in fine weather.

Spiez Bay (Info-Point)
07.04.–29.10.2023

07.04.–23.06.2022: Sat/Sun 11.00–17.00
24.06.–27.08.2022: Mon–Sun 10.00–20.00
28.08.–29.10.2023: Sat/Sun 11.00–17.00

Tourist Office Faulensee
15.04.–16.10.2022

07.04.–26.05.2023: Sat/Sun 13.00–17.30
27.05.–27.08.2023: Mon–Sun 11.00–18.30 (08.07.–13.08. from 10.00)
28.08.–15.10.2023: Sat/Sun 13.00–17.30

Blue Turtle Bistro, boat harbour Faulensee
07.04.–15.09.2023

Operating hours in good weather: Opening times updated daily on blueturtle.ch

Boatyard Wilke, Leissigen
07.04.–29.10.2023

Mon–Fri: 08.00–12.00 and 13.30–17.30
Sat/Sun: Only via telephone registration by Friday

Absolut Outdoor & Events, Deltapark Gwatt
29.04.–24.09.2023

Mon–Fri:13.30–18.30 (on weekends from June to September)

Current seasonal daily opening hours at www.absolutoutdoor.ch

Subject to change without prior notice

Included in the canoe rental price: 4-person canoe (suitable from 2 people), paddles, life vests and dry-storage bag

Included in the SUP rental price: paddle board, paddle and life vest

Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration

Variant 1

Canoe/SUP collection in Spiez. Paddle towards Faulensee. On the way, you can take a break at the leisure and bathing area by the beach path. Spend an enjoyable afternoon swimming, relaxing and barbecuing. Drop the canoe/SUP off at Tourismusbüro Faulensee or in the Bay of Spiez. Travel back by train, bus or boat.

Variant 2

Canoe/SUP collection in Faulensee. Short paddle to the Bistro Blue Turtle by Bootshafen Güetital. A comfortable and peaceful bathing area with catering and a campfire spot. Paddle back to Faulensee or along the beautiful shoreline to Spiez.

Variant 3

Canoe/SUP collection at the Bistro Blue Turtle by Bootshafen Güetital. Paddle along the shoreline into the beautiful Bay of Spiez. In the bay, you can pass the time playing mini golf, enjoying an ice cream or visiting Spiez Castle. Paddle back to Faulensee or to the Bistro Blue Turtle, or return the canoe in Spiez and travel onwards by bus, train or boat.

Variant 4

Canoe/SUP collection in Spiez. Explore the shoreline towards Thun, which is barely populated and only reachable by canoe/SUP. Paddle your way to the Deltapark in Gwatt. Why not enjoy a short break on the lakeside park in Einigen, with its leisure area, bathing area and campfire pit?

Variant 5

Canoe/SUP collection in Leissigen (Bootswerft Wilke). Lengthier paddle to the Bistro Blue Turtle in Faulensee. Enjoy Lake Thun with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains to your back. Make use of our one-way offer and round off your adventure with a cosy aperitif at the Bistro Blue Turtle while enjoying a touch of Mediterranean atmosphere.

Please note

• Details can be found in the Lake Thun Canoe Trail flyer
• One-way rental available on request and prior booking. CHF 25.00 surcharge per canoe
• For use of the canoes, we recommend making a booking by contacting the respective location directly by telephone.
• There must be at least one adult companion for the use of all bathing equipment.
• Canoe rentals outside the opening times are only possible upon enquiring at the respective location by telephone.

Faulensee Sealander and boat hire

This location by the Faulensee Tourist Information Office is a real insiders’ tip for water sports fans. Along with canoes and SUPs, you can also hire pedalos and motor boats (no licence required) here. The adjacent lakeside meadow is a great place to relax. In terms of refreshments, there are delicious ice creams, drinks and snacks available. There is now also a large-scale marble run to play with. Using bends, junctions, track switches and straights, you can assemble a track of up to around 20 metres in length.

The Sealander is truly eye-catching. It is both a road-worthy caravan and a modern electric boat. It is easy to operate and doesn’t require a licence. The Sealander can be hired overnight for leisure, swimming and camping excursions.

More information is available at spiez.com

Faulensee can be reached by bus from Spiez train station. To get to the tourist office, get off at the "Faulensee, Am See" stop. To reach the Blue Turtle, get off at the bus stop "Faulensee, Möve".

You can reach Leissigen from Spiez train station by bus. Drive to the bus stop "Leissigen, Schulhaus". From there you can reach the boatyard within 5 minutes by foot.

From Thun train station, take bus number 1 to the bus stop "Gwatt, Deltapark". You can reach the rental station in just under 5 minutes on foot.