The Aare River Promenade, also known as the Aarequai, runs along the water in Thun, a town in Switzerland. Its address is Aarequai, 3600 Thun, and it makes an easy, unhurried stop for anyone visiting the town.
What to expect
The promenade is a scenic riverside walkway. As you follow the Aare, you have views of the castle above the town, the historic covered bridges that cross the river, and the old town close by. It is a good place to walk slowly, watch the water, and take in the setting without a fixed plan.
Making a visit of it
- Walk the riverside at your own pace, with the castle and bridges in view along the way.
- Continue into the old town, which lies close to the promenade, to see the streets around it.
- Pair the walk with a visit to the wider town, so the riverside becomes one part of a longer day.
The Aarequai suits visitors who enjoy walking by water and looking at a town's historic character. Because it is an open walkway rather than a ticketed site, it fits easily into a short break or a longer stay in Thun.