Strandbad Neuhaus

Strandbad Neuhaus is a lakeside swimming area at Neuhaus, part of the municipality of Unterseen, where the Aare river flows into Lake Thun near Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. It combines a paid lido section with free access to the shoreline, so visitors can choose between the equipped facility and a simple spot on the grass beside the water. The shore is lawn with a pebbly lake edge rather than a sand beach, and the water is the clear, cool, blue-green glacial-fed water typical of Lake Thun; temperatures rise enough for comfortable swimming from about June onward. The area is flat and open, with the surrounding reeds and shoreline giving it a relaxed, local character, and views across the lake take in the hills and mountains of the Oberland. The mood is family-friendly and low-key, popular with residents of Interlaken and Unterseen on summer afternoons. Facilities in the paid lido include lawn space, changing rooms and showers. Food options are limited on site, so many visitors bring a picnic or walk to nearby cafes and restaurants in Neuhaus or Unterseen. The swimming season is generally June to September, and the lido is only staffed and open on good-weather days, so hours and entry fees should be checked locally. Access is simple. The area lies about 2 km from Interlaken West, reached by local bus or a walk of around 30 minutes, which follows paths close to the Aare and the lake. Cyclists can reach it easily on the flat valley paths. Parking exists near the shore but is limited on sunny weekends. The location suits visitors who want a short, low-cost swim without a boat trip, and it combines well with a walk along the Aare to Interlaken or a visit to the Neuhaus area's lakeside paths. Shade is limited, and the free shoreline section has fewer amenities.