Best day trips in Switzerland: the castle, lake and vineyards of Spiez
Boat from Spiez on Lake Thun
We used our Swiss Travel Passes to take day trips throughout Switzerland during our Untours apartment stay in Meiringen. We spent a beautiful sunny day in Spiez. The most scenic and leisurely way to reach it is by boat on beautiful Lake Thun.
Spiez Castle, Switzerland
We toured the medieval castle and learned about the von Erlach family.
von Erlach family portraits, Spiez Castle
15th to 17th century kitchen, Spiez Castle
elaborately decorated bed-box, elevated and roofed to protect against vermin, Spiez Castle
The baroque ballroom was built in 1614.
Baroque ballroom built in 1614, Spiez Castle
We peeked out each window to enjoy the views of the mountains, vineyards, and lake.
view of Lake Thun from Spiez Castle
The grounds of the castle and thousand-year-old castle church are also scenic spots.
Spies Castle Church, Spiez, Switzerland
Returning by train would have been faster, but we opted instead to dine by the boat dock and bay that has been described as one of the most beautiful in the world and catch the last cruise back.
pizza with chanterelles, local wine, and beer by the boat dock in Spiez, Switzerland
Be sure to check the advantages of a Swiss Travel Pass. This ticket to Switzerland’s system of trains, buses, and boats as well as admission to over 490 museums, is be a most convenient way to experience the best of what Switzerland has to offer.
I, too, loved the freedom of the Swiss Travel Pass. I took a boat, plenty of trains, metro and buses using the pass and enjoyed them all.
So true. Whether you like to plan everything in advance or enjoy the spontaneity of traveling on a whim, the Swiss Travel Pass makes getting around Switzerland easy. Just hop aboard.