Faulensee: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In the wider region around Faulensee lies the Brienz Wildlife Park. Anyone who would also like to visit a wildlife park during their trip will find a specific regional excursion destination here.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Faulensee.

The surrounding area of Faulensee includes Standflue, Morgenberghorn, Gross-Schiffli and Hore am Rüederigs.

Geographical Location

Faulensee is a village on Lake Thun in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland and belongs to the political municipality of Spiez in the canton of Bern.

History and Culture

Faulensee was first mentioned around 660; its documented history dates back to that time. Since the late 14th century, the village, like the wider Lake Thun region, has been Bernese. Its medieval history also includes successive feudal affiliations and its connection with the Lake Thun region. Anyone interested in the history of a place will therefore find a documented historical connection in Faulensee dating back to around 660.

The documented ecclesiastical and archaeological heritage in Faulensee includes the remains of a medieval Columban chapel, the foundation of a medieval castle and a burial ground. The chapel was first mentioned in 1330; ceramics from the castle date from the 11th to the 13th century.

To the higher-level travel overview: Niedersimmental.

Other Destinations

Other places under the same destination:

Niederstocken, Oberwil Im Simmental, Diemtigen, Weissenburg, Erlenbach Im Simmental, Wimmis, Därstetten, Spiez.