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	THUN - LoveToKnow Article on THUN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The heiress of that family brought Thun (and Burgdorf) in 1273 to the cadet or Laufenburg line of the Habsburg family, her mother having (1264) granted the town a charter of liberties that confirmed an earlier grant of 1256.
		From 1798 to 1802 Thun was the capital of the canton Oberland of the Helvetic Republic.
		It lies in a deep hollow between (N.W.) the town of Thun (q.v.) and (E.) the plain on which Interlaken (q.v.) is built between this lake and that of Brienz.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /T/TH/THUN.htm (1033 words)

	Switzerland
		Lake steamers connect the town of Thun with the town of Interlaken, which lies between the Lake of Thun to the west and the Lake of Brienz to the east.
		The gate of Thun may be considered that of the Oberland, a district which, in 1798, was elevated to the rank of canton-and again at the peace of 1814 annexed to Bern.
		It is situated on the Aare River between Brienz and Thun lakes, near the city of Bern, in the Bernese Oberland region in the Alps.
	www.familyology.net /Switzerland.htm (2827 words)

	Miall -- Oberland, 2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Thun is pleasantly situated on the Aar, not far from its exit from the lake which derives its name from this town.
		Thun is a place of considerable antiquity, and formerly had its own counts, on the extinction of whose family, it devolved to the then powerful house of Kyburg.
		In 1375, his eldest son, Hartmann, mortgaged the town of Thun to Berne, since which time it continued to be a municipality of that canton; till, in 1798, it became, but only for a short period, the capital of a distinct canton, formed out of the Oberland.
	www.arts.ualberta.ca /~dmiall/Traveltexts/Oberland02.htm (530 words)

	Lake Thun -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Lake Thun (German: Thunersee) is a (A body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land) lake in the (Click link for more info and facts about Bernese Oberland) Bernese Oberland in (A landlocked federal republic in central Europe) Switzerland.
		Lake Thun was created after the last (Any period of time during which glaciers covered a large part of the earth's surface) ice age.
		The lake is provided by water from the (Click link for more info and facts about Lake Brienz) Lake Brienz in the south east which lies 6 metres higher up.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/L/La/Lake_Thun.htm (337 words)

	Interlaken : Side Trips \| Frommers.com
		Lake Thun, once beloved by Brahms, is 21km (13 miles) long and 3km (2 miles) wide.
		Because of its mild climate, Lake Thun is known as the Riviera of the Bernese Oberland.
		Lake Brienz, directly east of Interlaken, is the smaller of the two Oberland lakes.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/interlaken/2577010011.html (3328 words)

	Miall -- Oberland, 4 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The lake of Thun, in particular, combines all the beauties of the north of Switzerland.
		The fertility of the shores of the lake of Thun seems to be chiefly owing to the shelter they enjoy from the north winds, and the directions of the declivities, which, on the one hand, slope to the meridian sun, and on the other, catch its reflections from the vast watery mirror.
		A singularity presented by the lake of Thun is the variety of appearance exhibited by its surface, which in some places is polished and brilliant; in others, immediately contiguous, dull, faint, or as a jeweller would term it, mat.
	www.arts.ualberta.ca /~dmiall/Traveltexts/Oberland04.htm (523 words)

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		The city of Thun lies 16 miles to the south of Bern along the shores of Lake Thun at the foot of the Emmental Mountains.
		The landscape of the southern side of Lake Thun is dominated by the 2,362 meter (7,700 ft) high Niesen.
		Interlaken is ideally located in the center of the Bernese Oberland between the lakes of Thun and Brienz and at the foot of the world famous alpine peaks: Wetterhorn, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau are the background scenery of the Grindelwald valley, known as "glacier village".
	www.agecon.uga.edu /~wacra/emmental.htm (1349 words)

	Bernese Oberland Switzerland
		From the romantic shores of Lake of Thun until the endless forests until the freezing cold in glaciers, one highlight follows the other.
		This small town lays between two lakes, Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and is at no distance from the triple peaks of the Jungfrau (4,158 metres), Mönch (4,099 m) and Eiger (3,970 m) mountains.
		Lake of Thun, in the very heart of Switzerland, enjoys a unique combination of lake and mountains.
	www.magicswitzerland.com /bernese_oberland.htm (636 words)

	Attractions and Activities in Thun Switzerland
		Fine panoramic views extend from the Lakes of Thun and Brienz to the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
		The Lake of Thun is crystal clear with several public swimming areas inviting you to enjoy the lake.
		From Thun are within one hour of three glorious ski areas: "Mürren-Schilthorn", "Kleine Scheidegg-Männlichen" and "Grindelwald-First".
	www.magicswitzerland.com /activities/thun.htm (1334 words)

	swisspolitics.org \| Downpour puts Thun on flood alert
		Thun was put on high alert on Monday as the lake approached the record level of 1999, when flooding caused about SFr60 million ($47 million) in damage.
		Lake Thun is Switzerland's smallest body of water in relation to the size of its catchment area.
		Thun has been prone to flooding since the early 18th century when a mountain river, the Kander, was redirected into the lake.
	www.swisspolitics.org /en/news/index.php?page=story_inhalt&story_id=6027275 (674 words)

	Lake Thun Tourism - The Bernese Oberland from its best! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Lake Thun is known as a lake with excellent wind conditions all year round.
		From the railway station Thun you reach Hilterfingen by public bus in a few minutes.
		From/to Thun, return bus ticket Thun-Hilterfingen, 3-course lunch by the lake, transfers with motorboat to and from the yacht, 2 hours sailing (12 persons in one yacht), skipper or sailing instructor, life jackets and equipment.
	www.thunersee.ch /en/som/pac_erl.asp?som_id=186 (278 words)

	Walking and Hiking
		The Jakobshübeli is a small gazebo-like structure in the hills to the east of Thun.
		From Thun to Steffisburg by this route is about 3 miles, which is quite a bit longer than the most direct route (1.5 miles).
		Goldiwil is a pleasant village with fine views of Thun lake and the Alps.
	home.att.net /~long.hair/steffi/wander/wander.html (830 words)

	Cycle Bicycle Tour Route Itinerary: Across the Sundgau, lowest rolling hills between Germany and France to the French ...
		To lake Lake Lucerne, Altdorf and the hart of Switzerland, the Schoellenen gorge and Gotthard at Andermatt.
		The Franche Montagne, lake Neuchatel and Mourat in French speaking Switzerland, Fribourg and the Lake Gruyères, Gstaad, the Simmental, Lake Thun, the Emmental and Entlebuch, all Swiss milk, cows, chocolate and honey country.
		To lake Lake Lucerne, Altdorf, and Andermatt, centre of Switzerland.
	www.bikeandhike.ch /N4Country/N4Con2We.html (625 words)

	Interlaken, Switzerland - Villas International: Over 25000 Worldwide Vacation Rentals
		Flanked by Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and nestled at the foot of the magnificent Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger mountains, Interlaken is the gateway to the Bernese Oberland.
		Interlaken, a bustling city set "between the lakes," is a destination in itself, with its attractive town center, Old World cafés and tearooms, and the Kursaal casino.
		Also close by are the picturesque villages of Spiez on Lake Thun and Iseltwald on Lake Brienz.
	www.villasintl.com /Europe/Switzerland/Interlaken/apartments_chalets (426 words)

	Nilacharal - A Tamil entertainment ezine presenting interesting contents and useful services
		At one side of the train was the beautiful lake and on the other side were the huge mountains and lovely landscapes.
		Thun appeared to be a small town, however, we didn't venture in to that.
		A sunny day with coolness in the air, wide lake with a monstrous but calm mountain on one side and little villages on the other, green grass everywhere in between, a couple of beautiful large homes, few castles, a motorway and the train line running along the lake.
	www.nilacharal.com /news/trails/swiss3.html (608 words)

	Aare River -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Lakes Thun and Brienz occupy an ancient terminal basin of the Aare glacier.
		segment of the Central Alps lying north of the Upper Rhône River and south of the Brienzer and Thunersee (lakes) in Bern and Valais cantons of southwestern Switzerland.
		The mountains extend east-northeastward from the bend of the Rhône near Martigny-Ville to Grimsel Pass and Haslital (valley of the upper Aare River).
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9003206 (862 words)

	TheTravelzine.com Switzerland Spring 1996 (1) Chur, Glacier Express, Locarno, Ascona, Bellinzona, Lugano, Zermatt, ...
		We strolled a portion of the lake front and then through the old city, which dominates the life of the city.
		Lake Thun is supposed to be the cleanest lake in the world and it sure looks and feels it.
		As you leave Thun there are marvelous chateaux and villas along the shrub and flower-lined waterfront and climbing high onto the hills.
	www.thetravelzine.com /swiss1.htm (3375 words)

	THUN, LAKE OF - Online Information article about THUN, LAKE OF
		Interlaken (q.v.) is built between this lake and that of Brienz.
		land range are obtained from the lake, while the beauty of its shores renders it a formidable See also:
		On the other shore of the lake are Oberhofen and Gunten(above which is Sigriswil), and Merligen, while above the lake, near its See also:
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /THE_TOO/THUN_LAKE_OF.html (328 words)

	VirtualTourist.com - Thun Tips - Pictures, Tips and Reviews
		There are two covered bridges in Thun: Obere Schleuse was built in 1724 as a barrage for the regulation of the level of the lake.
		Thun is a lovely town at the far end of Lake Thun (Thunersee).
		Schloss Thun is a complex of fortifications crowned by a Romanesque square tower with four corner turrets Inside the castle is the History museum.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Switzerland/Kanton_Bern/Thun-690089/Things_To_Do-Thun-BR-1.html (963 words)

	Switzerland
		Watersports and fishing are popular as are the many lake steamers which zigzag across the lakes calling in at tiny villages.
		A good center from which to explore this area is the Victorian resort town of Interlaken which straddles Lake Brienz and Lake Thun.
		Elegant villas overlook the shimmering lake that is dotted with the historical Borromean Islands.
	www.travellady.com /Issues/November03/Switzerland.htm (1219 words)

	Fodor's Travel Guides \| Forums Messages
		The snow will be long gone in Lauterbrunnen by the end of April, and even in the middle of winter it's a very unusual year that presents access problems, and then only for very brief periods.
		At this time I would prefer the lakes - Interlaken is not as bad as you might think, Brienz was devastated by the recent flood, so don't know about next spring.
		Thun is definitely lively all year round and a good base if you like towns.
	www.fodors.com /forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=2&tid=34682799&numresponses=2&start=0 (607 words)

	Elderhostel : Program Unavailable
		The medieval castle, Schloss Spiez, overlooks this historic resort village south of Thun in the Bernese Oberland with superb views of Lake Thun and surrounding mountains.
		We have excursions to Schloss Spiez, the medieval capital of Bern, and on Lake Lucerne by historic paddle steamer.
		This historic French-speaking town sits on the sunny northern shore of Lake Geneva - the "Vaud (Lakeshore) Riviera" - adorned by palm trees, exotic plants, and a backdrop of the magnificent French Alps.
	www.elderhostel.org /programs/unavailable.asp?part=9117 (369 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search Results - Thun Lake of (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		It is located at an altitude of 554 m (1,818 ft) and lies along the banks of the River Aare, just below where it...
		Lake, large, inland body of fresh or salty standing water.
		Lakes are distinguished from bodies of water such as bays and gulfs, and some seas, that...
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Thun_Lake_of.html (105 words)

	swissinfo Travel - Bernease Oberland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Lake Thun is a welcome addition to a plethora of illustrated books on Switzerland because it dares to be offbeat – proving that the Swiss can laugh at themselves – while still portraying the beauty of the region.
		The author also pays his respects to the mayflies of Lake Thun, and the seagulls that feed on them, as well as the women living on the lakeshore by the name of Emma, who, following the logic of a poet quoted by Schwab, share their name with the gulls.
		“Ultimately, the heart of the matter of Lake Thun is its contrasts, you have the basic contrast of lovely and mighty,” he says.
	www.swissinfo.org /sen/swissinfo.html?siteSect=9411&sid=923938 (648 words)

	Europe Bethel Tour Itinerary - Classic
		Thun features an unspoiled old town with fine buildings, attractive squares, and "double-decker" shops plus a world-famous castle and the Schadau Park.
		It was here that Lord Byron wrote his famous romantic poem "The Prisoner of Chillon." The original surrounding wall of the castle was built before the 11th century.
		Experience a spectacular view of Lake Geneva by riding on the cable railway to Caux and the Rochers de Naye or take a 45 minute boat ride out on the lake and experience the breathtaking view of the Alps that tower above.
	www.bethel-tours.com /european_classic.htm (653 words)

	Lake Thun Tourism - Bernese Oberland, Holidays Switzerland, Accommodation Switzerland, Apartment Switzerland, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Surrounded by gently rolling hills and mountains is the crystal clear Lake of Thun.
		On its shores are delightful villages, easily explored towns and endless opportunities for activities and excursions; or just time and space to relax and unwind.
		Attractive offers, products and a great variety of events on Lake Thun for the whole family.
	www.thunersee.ch /index_en.asp (189 words)

	Lake and mountains: beautiful vistas at Lake of Thun. - Switzerland Tourism
		Lake of Thun - gate to nature adventures with great views, at the lake and in the mountains.
		In the heart of Switzerland and at the foot of Alpine peaks so much is waiting for you and your family: The surrounding peaks can be explored on foot, by bicycle, or by means of mountain railways.
		The Lake of Thun is full of options for varied vacation days.
	www.myswitzerland.com /en/navpage-USP-Regions-28763.html (319 words)

	Funicular TBB - Thunersee Beatenberg Bahn (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		There is always a boat waiting for you just in front of the train station of Thun...
		Then you have a wonderful trip on the lake of Thun.
		On the right bank of the lake there is Spiez and the Niesen.
	mikeaz.free.fr /suisse/beatenberg01.htm (175 words)

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