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| Spiez | ||
| Canton | Bern | |
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| Residents | 12.810 (2018) | |
| height | 607 m | |
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Spiez is a Swiss City in the canton Bern.
background
In addition to Spiez, the municipality of Spiez also consists of the districts of Einigen, Hondrich, Faulensee and Spiezwiler. It is the largest municipality in terms of population in the district of Niedersimmental (district), but not its main town, which is Wimmis.
getting there
By plane
By train
The Spiez train station is a junction, where the Lötschberg line branches off from Bern via Brig to Dommodosaola, and the lines to Interlaken and Zweisimmen. There is an express train from Bern via Thun at least every half hour. There are direct trains from Basel and Zurich (partly also from Germany).
By bus
In the street
From Bern via the A6 motorway to the Spiez exit.
mobility
There is a bus connection between the train station and the boat station at the castle. The route can also be walked, but there is a not to be despised difference in altitude to be overcome.
Tourist Attractions
- Church of Spiez. One of the most beautiful Thunnersee churches. Already in 762 it is mentioned that there was a church here. The current building was built around the year 1000. Some special features can be discovered in the interior. Unique frescoes from the 11th century have been preserved in the raised choir of the earlier Romanesque basilica. The oval crypt with its priest bench is also a rarity.
- 1 lock. The castle was built over several centuries. The lower part of the keep dates from the 10th century, the upper part from the 13th century. Representation rooms from the 14th-18th centuries Century. Some of the rooms are accessible, including the early baroque ballroom and the renaissance-style täfferstube.
- The castle and the church are located together in a vineyard area and form a very beautiful ensemble.
Museums
- 2 Castle Museum, Schlossstrasse 16, 3700 Spiez. Open: only in summer (Good Friday to the end of October) Mon 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Tue - Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Price: Admission: Adults 7.- CHF Reduced 5.- CHF Children 2.- CHF Family ticket 14.- CHF Does not apply to special exhibitions.
- 3 Viticulture Museum, Spiezbergstrasse 48. Tel.: (0)33 654 73 72. Open: May 1 to October 31, Wed, Sat, Sun 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.Price: free entry.
activities
- A hike on the riverside path to Faulensee (45 min; there is a boat or bus connection on the way back).
- There are also many other well-marked hiking trails.
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Hotel Bellevue, Seestrasse 36. Tel.: 41 (0)33 654 84 64, Fax: 41 (0)33 654 84 48.
- 2 Belvedere Beach Hotels, Schachenstrasse 39. Tel.: 41 (0)33 655 66 66, Fax: 41 (0)33 654 66 33.
- Hotel Bärgsunne, 3702 Hondrich. Tel.: 41 (0)33 654 54 44, Fax: 41 (0)33 654 54 64.
- Hotel Jägerhof. Tel.: 41 (0)33 655 89 89, Fax: 41 33 654 51 20.
- Hotel Loetschberg, Thunstrasse 2 Spiez. Tel.: 41 (0)33 654 22 51.
- Movieworld, Schlösslistrasse 1. Tel.: 41 (0)33 650 72 72, Fax: 41 (0)33 650 72 79. The cinema with hotel in Spiez.
- Hotel Möve, 3705 Faulensee. Tel.: 41 (0)33 654 68 66, Fax: 41 (0)33 654 68 76.
- Lake view, 3705 Faulensee on Lake Thun. Tel.: 41 (0)33 655 60, Fax: 41 33 655 60 85.
- Sea garden marina. Tel.: 41 (0)33 655 67 67, Fax: 41 (0)33 655 67 65.
- Hotel water lily, Interlakenstrasse 87, 3705 Faulensee. Tel.: 41 (0)33 654 10 25, Fax: 41 (0)33 654 10 23.
- 3 Single Hotel Eden, Seestrasse 58. Tel.: 41 (0)33 655 99 00, Fax: 41 (0)33 655 99 01.
security
health
Practical advice
- 1 Spiez Info Center, At the train station, PO Box 357, 3700 Spiez. Tel.: 41 (0)33 655 90 00, Fax: 41 (0)33 655 90 09. Open: Office: May / June: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., July / August: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 6.30 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., September: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., October to April: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
trips
- A cruise on the Lake Thun can also be done with visiting the Beatus Caves or that Beatenberg which are located on the opposite side of the lake.
- A ride on the funicular to the Sneeze.
- A hike into the nature reserve of the Suldbach Valley in the neighboring one Aeschi near Spiez.
