Summer in the City - the summer program

Summer in Thun is at its best: colorful, refreshing, and full of new encounters. Whether it’s a relaxing yoga session by the lake, urban sketching, a ride on the legendary Thun Velozügli, or salsa dancing on the Thunerhof terrace—every day here is an adventure.

• Daily events in Thun from July 6 to August 9, 2026, with weekly repeat sessions
• Discover the unknown and unexpected on city tours or at the museum
• Treasure hunts at historic Thun Castle
• Get that pure vacation feeling with yoga by the lake or guided swimming in the Aare
• Colorful Ferris wheel rides
• Events are generally free of charge (exceptions noted). Subject to change without notice.

Markets in downtown Thun every Wednesday, 7 a.m.–6:30 p.m., and Saturday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.

Ferris wheel on Mühleplatz
During the summer, the large, colorful Ferris wheel will once again take pride of place on Mühleplatz. Let yourself be enchanted by the evening colors and lights of the city of Thun as you soar to lofty heights on the Ferris wheel.

July 9 through August 9, 2026
Monday through Thursday, 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fridays, 1:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sundays, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tickets available on-site; prices as set by the operator


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