- Location: Canton of Bern, Switzerland
- Cities: Thun, Spiez
- Height above sea level: 558 m
- Maximum depth: 217 m
- Area: 48.3 km²
Surprising and beautiful nature of Switzerland . Today, when travel is becoming more accessible and even a simple middle-management manager can afford not to vegetate his vacation at the dacha, but to explore the world, this country is a veritable parable. The main asset, the mountains of the Alps , can surprise not only with snow-capped peaks, riot of greenery and breathtaking views. Absolutely incredible in this area are mountain lakes. The water in them is clean and as if it has some kind of its own, unique shade and color. Mountain rivers, originating from glaciers, saturate these reservoirs, forming between them complex intertwining and communication. If you want to plan a tour that will allow you to enjoy this beauty in Switzerland , pay attention to the Tuna Lake, which will be discussed in this article.
Some general information
Tuna Lake is located in the Bernese Highlands, in the canton of Bern , in the immediate vicinity of Lake Brienz . On its shores are located such cities as Tun, Spiez and Interlaken . The lake reaches a length of more than 17 km, and the width is slightly less than 4 km. Since this reservoir originated in the glacial lowland, and around the mountains rise, then shallow waters are not observed here. On the contrary, the Lake of Tuna is considered to be one of the deepest in Switzerland, reaching 217 km inland. Its surface area is about 47 square meters. km, while it is completely located in one canton, which also makes it unique in its kind.
Lake water is replenished due to several mountain rivers, among which can be noted Kander and Aare. With its nearest neighbor Tuna Lake was once a single water body, called Wendel, but over time, sediments were formed between them from the river, which separated them.
Entertainment on the Lake of Tunis
The main entertainment in this area are cruises along the Tunu lake. Probably, there is no better way to get acquainted with the surroundings and local attractions, as such an exciting journey through the water. The cruise from the Beatushöhlen-Sundlauenen berth begins, then the journey will take you to the karst caves, where you can see a lot of stalactites and stalagmites, and also enjoy the view of the underground waterfall. With the help of a tour of the waters of Lake Tuna, you can explore the town of Spiez, which houses such picturesque architectural monuments as the medieval castle and the Romanesque church. Among other things, a cruise on the waters of the lake contributes to general relaxation and rest, and the colorful landscapes and views of the majestic peaks of the Jungfrau , Eiger and Monh mountains will only brighten up your holiday.
In summer, along the waters of the Lake of Tunsa, a real attraction is the revived wheel steamer "Blümlisalp". In addition to cruising, you can entertain yourself with water skiing, learn sailing or quench your passion for fishing, and windsurfers will appreciate the constant light breeze. In the immediate vicinity of the town of Thun, on the sunny slopes of the mountains, there is a real tropical vegetation, which the locals call Riviera of Lake Tuna. Also every summer on the shores of this pond is the music festival "Thuner Seespiele". A panorama walking track with a length of 56 km, which is full of suspension bridges, has been laid around the Lake of Tuna since 2011.
How to get there?
To get from Zurich to Thun, as well as from Geneva with Lausanne , you can by train with a transfer in Bern . However, direct flights also run from the capital, but they do not go so often. The journey takes from one and a half to two hours. With the help of a rented car to the city of Tun, you can drive along the A1 or A8 highway.
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