Thun is a town and a municipality in the administrative district of Thun in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located where the Aare flows out of Lake Thun (Thunersee), 30 kilometres southeast of Bern.
Canton
Bern
Area
21.6 km²
Population
44'125residents
Median taxable income
CHF 62'504
Vacancy
0.05%
Foreign residents
17.0%
Dwellings
24'000
Jobs (FTE)
28'616
Tax multiplier
166%
Land use across the commune
Every 100 × 100 m of Thun, coloured by how it's used. Drawn from the BFS Arealstatistik 2025 release — the most recent nationwide snapshot.
Source BFS Arealstatistik
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Frequently asked questions
Which canton is Thun in?+
Thun is located in the canton of Bern.
What is the population of Thun?+
Thun has approximately 44'125 residents.
What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Thun?+
The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Thun is 166% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.