Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 105 placesThe district of Thun administrative district spans 322 km² and contains 30 municipalities, with Thun as its main town. Its estimated population of 105 898 gives a density of 329 /km² Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
... and 75 more places in Thun administrative district
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SVG · PNG · 600 pxThun administrative district district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Bern/Berne canton map with Thun administrative district district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
30 municipalitiesThun administrative district contains 30 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Sigriswil at 55 km², the smallest is Oberhofen am Thunersee (3 km²) Thun has the most mapped buildings (10 695 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigriswil | 4 496 | 55 | 3 524 | 7 | View |
| Eriz | 480 | 22 | 516 | 3 | - |
| Thun | 43 905 | 22 | 10 695 | 13 | View |
| Horrenbach-Buchen | 222 | 20 | 321 | 2 | - |
| Blumenstein | 1 227 | 16 | 822 | 1 | - |
| Buchholterberg | - | 15 | 933 | 4 | - |
| Steffisburg | 16 065 | 15 | 4 668 | 7 | View |
| Wattenwil | 3 198 | 14 | 1 527 | 2 | - |
| Stocken-Höfen | 981 | 14 | 682 | 2 | View |
| Reutigen | 1 307 | 14 | 949 | 2 | View |
| Uetendorf | 5 950 | 10 | 2 586 | 2 | - |
| Pohlern | 257 | 10 | 199 | 1 | - |
| Oberlangenegg | 482 | 9 | 361 | 2 | - |
| Thierachern | 2 401 | 8 | 1 108 | 4 | - |
| Burgistein | 1 094 | 8 | 790 | 2 | - |
| Unterlangenegg | 927 | 7 | 658 | 2 | View |
| Fahrni | 715 | 7 | 455 | 2 | - |
| Homberg | 500 | 6 | 308 | 2 | - |
| Heiligenschwendi | 707 | 6 | 559 | 1 | View |
| Heimberg | 6 585 | 5 | 1 774 | 3 | - |
| Amsoldingen | 828 | 5 | 482 | 1 | - |
| Teuffenthal (BE) | 164 | 4 | 155 | 1 | View |
| Gurzelen | 829 | 4 | 485 | 2 | - |
| Forst-Längenbühl | 743 | 4 | 486 | 3 | View |
| Uebeschi | 685 | 4 | 451 | 2 | - |
| Seftigen | 2 191 | 4 | 901 | 1 | - |
| Uttigen | 2 231 | 4 | 861 | 1 | - |
| Wachseldorn | 281 | 4 | 189 | 1 | View |
| Hilterfingen | 4 058 | 3 | 1 684 | 5 | - |
| Oberhofen am Thunersee | 2 389 | 3 | 1 106 | 3 | View |
Postcodes
45 postcode areasThe district of Thun administrative district is served by 45 postcode areas covering roughly 1 015 km² with a total of 102 328 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Thun administrative district begin with the digits 3, 6, 2 (i.e.), placing the district in these Swiss postal zones. The most built-up postcode is 3600, with approximately 3 375 buildings. The map colours each postcode area by its numerical code, with lower codes in blue/purple and higher codes in orange.
| # | Code | Name | Buildings | Population | Area km² | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | 3 375 | 7 257 | 6.3 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 3 235 | 15 170 | 10.1 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 2 524 | 5 141 | 10.18 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 2 303 | 2 658 | 2.87 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 1 495 | 8 254 | 6.51 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 1 302 | 5 015 | 2.38 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 1 290 | 3 286 | 14.54 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 1 069 | 854 | 7.53 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 1 045 | 1 949 | 1.69 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 951 | 1 793 | 2.71 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 942 | 323 | 7.34 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 859 | 1 484 | 25.38 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 853 | 3 244 | 44.59 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 814 | 2 191 | 3.89 | View → | |
| 15 | - | 810 | 4 448 | 3.81 | View → | |
| 16 | - | 802 | 2 291 | 1.6 | View → | |
| 17 | - | 791 | 471 | 15.9 | View → | |
| 18 | - | 723 | 1 144 | 1.73 | View → | |
| 19 | - | 698 | 209 | 4.74 | View → | |
| 20 | - | 670 | 2 530 | 7.52 | View → |
Thun administrative district has 428 mapped postal facilities: 57 post offices, 366 post boxes, 5 parcel lockers. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
20 lines · 52 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Thun administrative district's public transport network covers 479.3 km across 20 lines and 52 routes, operated by 2 operators.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
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Frequently Asked Questions about Thun administrative district
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Thun administrative district district?
The main town of Thun administrative district district is Thun, with a population of about 43,905 residents.
Which canton does Thun administrative district belong to?
Thun administrative district is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Bern, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Thun administrative district a district or a city?
Thun administrative district is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Districts sit between the canton level and the municipality (Gemeinde) level and are used for administrative, judicial, and statistical purposes. The main town within Thun administrative district is Thun.
What is the population of Thun administrative district?
Thun administrative district district has a population of about 105 898 residents, giving a population density of 329 people per km².
How large is Thun administrative district district?
Thun administrative district covers a total area of 322 km² (about 124 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Thun administrative district?
Thun administrative district district contains 30 municipalities (Gemeinden): Sigriswil, Eriz, Thun, Horrenbach-Buchen, Blumenstein, Buchholterberg, Steffisburg, Wattenwil and 22 more
What postal codes are used in Thun administrative district?
Thun administrative district has 45 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 3, 6, 2.
How many buildings are in Thun administrative district?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Thun administrative district district has 40 235 mapped buildings, a density of 125 buildings per km².