The train station at the highest altitude in Europe: "Top of Europe", 3454 m. above sea-level. The most famous mountains of the Alps: Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. One of the rock-climbers' most dreaded faces: Eigernordwand.

The Niesen towers above Lake Thoune like a giant pyramid more than 2000 metres high. The very steep Niesen railway goes right to the top. The world's longest staircase borders the rails of the Niesenbahn.

One of the most popular sights in Switzerland on account of its turning restaurant at an altitude of 3000 metres and of James Bond. Scenes for "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" were shot up here on eternal snow.

The largest lake in the canton of Berne stretching between Thun and Interlaken. 17 kilometres long, up to 3,5 km wide and 280 metres deep. Well suited for sailing. One side-wheeler steam ship and different motor ships.

Open-air theatre presenting the story of the Swiss national hero Wilhelm Tell. The performances of local lay actors attract thousands of visitors every year.