The “Sibe Brünne”, the source of the Simme, emerges foaming white.

The Quelled of Life

Bubbling brooks, raging rivers, gurgling springs – still waters run deep. Mankind has interwoven its language with the cool water into a dense, living tapestry. And thus proves it: For us, water is more than just a chemical compound, more than just sustenance. The wet element is important for body, soul and spirit.

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The beautiful green Aare emerges from the Oberaar Glacier in the Grimsel region.

Eissstockschiessen auf dem Thuner Mühleplatz.

A place of relaxation and strength

While we are physically dependent on water, much more so than on food, it is also a need of the mind to be close to the element. Whether it’s a vacation by the sea or a trip to the lake, water is a very popular place to relax. While some relax on the shore and play sports on the water, others are drawn to explore the mysterious depths.

Water as a muse

The inscrutability and life that arises from water has probably also inspired poets and philosophers since time immemorial. From a spiritual perspective, water is a source of feelings and stands for intuition and empathy. It can “wash away worries”, cleansing the mind and soul. Water can be found in all its forms around Lake Thun. From the Glütschbach stream to the Aare or in the morning mist over the lake itself. All the way up to the snow on the highest peaks. The source of life runs through the Bernese Oberland as a rich lifeline.

The Aare Gorge formed over thousands of years by the Aare Glacier.

The wild and romantic Kander in the upper Gasterntal valley.