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Interlaken

Switzerland · Bern · 566 m

Short description of Interlaken

Interlaken is located in the heart of the Bernese Oberland between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and serves as the gateway to the Jungfrau Region. This historic resort town is renowned for its spectacular Alpine scenery, with views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, its turquoise lakes, and its wide range of outdoor activities and adventure sports. Whether paragliding, hiking, boat cruises, canyoning, or winter sports, Interlaken combines breathtaking natural landscapes with excellent tourist infrastructure. As a major transportation hub and the ideal base for excursions to Grindelwald, Wengen, Lauterbrunnen, and the Jungfraujoch, Interlaken ranks among Switzerland's most popular destinations and is one of the best known mountain resorts in the Alps.

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Recommended length of stay

Minimum2 days
Optimal3 days
Maximum4 days

Travel seasons at a glance

Best time to visit: June – September

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All highlights and sightsBeta

  1. Harder Kulm
  2. Paragliding over Interlaken
  3. Jungfrau Region
  4. Jungfraujoch(Day trip)
  5. Lake Thun and Lake Brienz Boat Cruises
  6. Lauterbrunnen Valley(Day trip)
  7. Höhematte
  8. Grindelwald First(Day trip)
  9. Skydiving
  10. Trümmelbach Falls(Day trip)
  11. Staubbach Falls(Day trip)
  12. Canyoning
  13. Schilthorn(Day trip)
  14. White Water Rafting
  15. St. Beatus Caves(Day trip)
  16. Schynige Platte(Day trip)
  17. Jetboat on Lake Brienz
  18. Iseltwald(Day trip)
  19. Brienz(Day trip)
  20. Giessbach Falls(Day trip)
  21. Lake Oeschinen(Day trip)
  22. Niederhorn(Day trip)
  23. Blausee(Day trip)

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