Thun

City in Bern, Switzerland

Overview

Thun is a scenic Swiss city set between Lake Thun and the Bernese Alps, celebrated for its medieval old town and castle. The lively riverfront, lively markets, and proximity to nature make it an ideal base to explore the Interlaken region.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Bern
Population
43,905
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.75°, 7.62°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,468
Local Cost
$2,200
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
92
English
75
Temperature
8.5°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
-0.3°C
Record High
34.1°C
Record Low
-19.7°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1142 mm
Internet Speed
439 Mbps
Upload
448 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BRN
Distance
20 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 70 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 88/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.