Stretching out to the north are the alpine foothills, while to the south rise the 4,000-m-plus peaks of the Jungfrau Region, with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The journey up to the Harder Kulm with its Alpine Wildlife Park and many scenic hiking trails is the most beautiful half-day excursion in the region, if not in the whole of Switzerland, locals claim – and they really ought to know. They in turn offer guests from across the world one thing above all: an authentic experience of Switzerland, packed with exciting leisure activities – for the Interlaken holiday region has deservedly won a reputation as a centre for adventure sports. Adrenalin junkies are guaranteed no end of thrills at the resorts of Interlaken-Matten-Unterseen, Bönigen and Wilderswil, at the family resort of Beatenberg, and at Habkern, Iseltwald and Ringgenberg-Goldswil-Niederried. But families too, as well as holidaymakers in search of tranquillity, find just what they deserve here: the very best. Those who fancy some entertainment, meanwhile, can take a seat at the famous Swiss Dinner Cruise, watch an open-air performance of the William Tell story, or try their luck at the historic Casino Kursaal.

Star night from the Jungfrau Region.
(20 Nov 2010)
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Public Transport: Direct trains every hour from the largest Swiss airports as well from all major Swiss cities to Interlaken West and Interlaken Ost.

• from Zürich HB 1 hour 45 min., Zürich Airport 2 hours
  
• from Geneva 3 hours
  
• from Basel 2 hours
  
• from Lucerne on the Panorama route of the Brünigbahn (Brünig train), via Brünig Pass along Lake Brienz to Interlaken Ost, 2 hours. 15 min.

By car:

• from Basel, Zürich or Geneva on the Autobahn via Bern to Interlaken, exits Interlaken West and Interlaken Ost
  
• from Luzern via Brünig Pass and along Lake Brienz to Interlaken

Other/Air: Zürich Airport / all major airlines
Train: Distance 198 km / driving time 2 hours 25 min.
Road: Distance175 km / driving time 2 hours 15 min.

Geneva Cointrin / all major airlines
Train: Distance 226 km / driving time 2 hours 40 min.
Road: Distance 186 km / driving time 2 hours 30 min.