Merligen is a village located by a calm bay of Switzerland's Lake Thun, on a spit of land that thrusts out into the bay. Until very recently, the primary economy in this tiny settlement consisted of fishing. Merligen became a popular destination for tourists during the last twenty years. Even today, there are only a few luxurious hotels in Merligen--most visitors stay in Merligen cheap hotels, or they rent property.
One of Merligen's major nearby attractions is Gut Ralligen, a medieval castle, with much of the original structure still preserved. Inside the castle is a museum dedicated to the history of the Lake Thun region. The Merligen marina is another attraction. Visitors can take boats out and visit the other towns that dot the lake. One more point of interest is the Spielerhaus building in Merlingen, where displays illustrate and explain the history of the village. EasyToBook.com has listings for virtually all Merligen hotels, including discount hotels in Merligen.