Interlaken
Switzerland · Bern · 566 m
Description
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.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – September
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Harder Kulm
- Paragliding over Interlaken
- Jungfrau Region
- Jungfraujoch(Day trip)
- Lake Thun and Lake Brienz Boat Cruises
- Lauterbrunnen Valley(Day trip)
- Höhematte
- Grindelwald First(Day trip)
- Skydiving
- Trümmelbach Falls(Day trip)
- Staubbach Falls(Day trip)
- Canyoning
- Schilthorn(Day trip)
- White Water Rafting
- St. Beatus Caves(Day trip)
- Schynige Platte(Day trip)
- Jetboat on Lake Brienz
- Iseltwald(Day trip)
- Brienz(Day trip)
- Giessbach Falls(Day trip)
- Lake Oeschinen(Day trip)
- Niederhorn(Day trip)
- Blausee(Day trip)
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Interlaken Ost
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry