Well hello to you my reader chums! I'm still in awe of the lakeside towns in Switzerland and can't believe the scenery I witnessed on my trip there. From picture-perfect postcard views of mountains and the bluest lake waters, you're in for a treat in Switzerland. Whether you're planning to go swimming in the lake or love lakeside strolls, you'll fall in love with these towns.

If you're planning a trip to explore the lakes in Switzerland, here is my guide on the places to go on your trip.

Spiez

I fell in love with Spiez from the minute I arrived on the train from Lake Maggiore in Italy. The views from on top of the hill were beautiful: mountainous landscapes in a cloudy, blue sky. Spiez is located on the side of Lake Thun and is the ideal location to enjoy lakeside activities and embrace the residential vibe of a lakeside town. Spiez isn't a large town, however, is the perfect place to spend a couple of days and experience the local activities and sights.

Spiez is renowned for the nearby Mount Niesen and many hikers make the brave hike up it or like me and my partner, you can take the iconic funicular. I have to say this was one of my favourite experiences of my time in Switzerland. We were blessed that the weather was clear and we had a picturesque view of the mountain and surrounding lakes. The funicular ride in itself was an experience as we saw the panoramic views unwind. 

The town of Spiez also has beautiful lakeside strolls, kayaking and swimming opportunities on the lake, vineyard strolls, Spiez castle and other water activities. There are plenty of things to keep you occupied whilst enjoying the wonderful views. I loved roaming around Lake Thun towards the town of Faulensee and the vineyard. Swimming in the lake was also incredibly memorable (especially as it was freezing). I couldn't believe how cold it was, considering it was the start of summer.

Brienz

Brienz is around an hour from Spiez by train and is smaller than Spiez, located on Lake Brienz. Lake Brienz is known to be cold year-round so you may not want to swim, but it's great for water activities and mountainous views. Brienz is a beautiful destination for visiting the Giessbach waterfall by bus, roaming around the gorgeous, fairytale roads, walking along the country paths and kayaking on the lake.

The village is picturesque in every way and what you see on Instagram is what you get: it's just that perfect. There are many opportunities to have a boat ride across Lake Brienz, kayak, paddleboard and even swim.

Interlaken

Interlaken isn't a lakeside town per se, however, it's in the middle of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and an opportunity to explore the local shops and restaurants. It's a lot busier than the lake towns of Spiez and Brienz and allows you to appreciate the scenery in a busier environment. I know for many this is a base to stay in as Spiez and Briez are reachable from here and it's cheaper to stay at. 

I hope you enjoyed this post. When are you planning to visit Switzerland?

Thank you for reading <3