Spiez chalets, Lake Thun Holiday rentals - chalets & holiday home to rent in Spiez
Spiez sits on what is probably the most picturesque bay on the lake over looked by the mountains of the Jungfrau region. With it's quaint narrow streets filled with cafes, boutiques and restaurants, Spiez is a delightful village to visit for your lakes & mountains holiday.
During the winter, Spiez is no more than 30 minutes away from the international ski resorts of Grindelwald and Wengen where you can take the cog and pin railway up to Europe's highest station on top of the Jungfraujoch at 3454m.
| Key facts... | |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 20+ |
| Nearby ski resorts | ✔ |
| Beach | ✔ |
| Watersports | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Ferry terminal | ✔ |
| Nearest airport | Berne (73km) |
| Nearest train station | Speiz |
Featured holiday rentals in Spiez
Spiez is a very popular holiday destination throughout the year but especially during the summer with hikers and mountain climbers visiting from all over Europe. There is a very good selection of self-catering holiday rentals including lakeside chalets and apartments to rent to suit all budgets.
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Skiing
If you are visiting Spiez during the winter, you can always go skiing in one of the many nearby ski resorts such as:
| Resort | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Grindelwald | 20 | 30 mins |
| Wengen | 13 | 20 mins |
| Mürren | 18 | 25 mins |
| Lauterbrunnen | 13 | 20 mins |
Things to see and do around Spiez
Lake Thun is full of historic villages, splendid castles and provides easy access to over 500kms of hiking trails. Staying in Faulensee is also the gateway to the Jungfrau area - home to some of the best ski resorts in the Bernese Oberland.
- See the Aletsch glacier from the Sphinx viewing platform at 3,571m
- Visit the dramatic castle at Spiez
- Lunch at the revolving restaurant Piz Gloria that featured in the James Bond movie - On her Majesty's secret service
- Waterfall tour on Lake Brienz including the spectacular Giebach falls
- Visit the Jungfrau ski areas
A must-do trip is to take the train to Europe's highest railway station on the Jungfraujoch at 3454m and experience the panoramic views of the Alps. Another very popular day out is to take the longest cable car in the Alps to the top of the Schilthorn. This is home to the famous Piz Gloria revolving restaurant which featured in the 007 Bond movie - On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Our view on Spiez ski holidays
Spiez is a very pretty village and has everything you need for your ski holiday with some of the best ski resorts in Europe on your doorstep. It is also the ideal base for exploring this stunning part of Switzerland any time of year...
