Interlaken

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Interlaken is your starting point for unforgettable excursions to the Bernese Oberland and a world leader in adventure sports. Lakes, mountain villages and the Bernese Alps with their glaciers await you here – all accessible all year round by rail, road and mountain railway.

Interlaken at a glance

This is Interlaken

Interlaken can be found in the west of Switzerland, in the Bernese Oberland between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. It is known worldwide for the range of adventure sports available here and for its many top excursion destinations. 

Discover Interlaken

Start your city tour at Bahnhofstrasse, then cross the  River Aare and head into the old town and on toward Höheweg, the shopping promenade with plenty of Swiss charm. Set up a picnic on the Höhematte and watch the paragliders with the Jungfrau massif in the background. Local mountain Harder, on the other hand, gives you a bird’s-eye view of Interlaken and the unparalleled surrounding mountain landscape.

Lakes Thun and Brienz

The location between two of the most beautiful lakes in Switzerland is what makes Interlaken so special. Explore the lakes on a boat trip against a magnificent backdrop. Stop off at the Giessbach Falls, the St. Beatus Caves or in Iseltwald, Brienz or Thun. Book a guided kayak tour or a high-speed Jetboat ride and treat yourself to a picnic by the water at sunset. Or make yourself comfortable in the Hot Tug, a floating hot water pool. 

Adventure sports in the Interlaken region

Interlaken is a paradise for aviation enthusiasts, winter sports fans and fans of the water. Are you ready for an extra dose of thrills? Then try white water rafting, paragliding, skydiving from a helicopter or the Canyon Swing in Grindelwald. In winter, you can experience breathtaking tours with skis, snowshoes or sled dogs. The pros even dare to go ice climbing or to tackle the Bernese Oberland’s legendary via ferratas.  

Around Interlaken

Take a nostalgic trip to the natural paradise that can be found on the Schynige Platte. Or travel to the Lauterbrunnen Valley with its waterfalls and the traffic-free mountain villages of Mürren and Wengen. You can experience an action-packed day in the Eiger village of Grindelwald with a shopping spree and the First fun park. In addition to the Jungfrau massif, other excursion destinations include the Brienzer Rothorn, the Niederhorn and the Schilthorn.

Experience Interlaken for less

The Interlaken Guest Card gives you free travel by public transport to Iseltwald and Beatenbucht, plus discounts on mountain railways. In this top excursion region, it is well worth taking out a Half Fare Card or Swiss Travel Pass. The inexpensive Interlaken youth hostel can be found right by the Interlaken Ost train station.

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  • Jugendherberge Interlaken

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  • Hotel Chalet Swiss 3 Stars

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  • Carlton-Europe Vintage adults Hotel

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  • Royal St Georges MGallery 4 Stars

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  • Interlaken Lake Thun boat ticket from Interlaken West

    With this boat ticket from Interlaken West, you can travel across Lake Thun to Spiez or Thun. Enjoy... from CHF 32
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    valid: 14.12.2024 - 12.12.2025

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  • Interlaken From Interlaken: Day trip Lake Brienz with rubber dinghy

    On this tour you will be picked up in Interlaken. Sail with a RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) across... from CHF 199
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    valid: 14.12.2024 - 29.12.2024

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  • Interlaken Ticket funicular Harder Kulm from Interlaken Ost

    The Harder Railway takes you up Interlaken's local mountain, where a wonderful view over the Bernese... from CHF 19
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    valid: 05.04.2025 - 04.12.2025

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  • Interlaken Rail ticket between Interlaken Ost and Zermatt

    Take the express train between Interlaken Ost and Zermatt, changing trains twice. The scenic journey... from CHF 86
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    valid: 14.12.2024 - 10.06.2025

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  • Interlaken Interlaken interactive scavenger hunt with the smartphone

    Explore the city of Interlaken together with friends or family. Solve puzzles, have fun and learn a... from CHF 11
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    valid: 14.12.2024 - 12.12.2025

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  • Interlaken Night sledding Interlaken guided tour from Sulwald

    Let yourself be enchanted by the beautiful landscape and the unique tranquility under the magical... from CHF 89
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    valid: 14.12.2024 - 16.03.2025

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  • Interlaken Jungfrau Travel Pass Summer - 3 to 8 Days

    With the Jungfrau Travel Pass, you can travel freely across the Jungfrau Region between April and... from CHF 210
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    valid: 15.12.2024 - 04.12.2025

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  • Interlaken Guided sledging tour from Interlaken

    You sledge in a group for an hour through snow-covered forests and past frozen waterfalls. Enjoy the... from CHF 81
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    valid: 14.12.2024 - 16.03.2025

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  • Interlaken Retro Bike Tour Interlaken

    Accompanied by a guide, you ride your mountain bike through the spectacular valley in Interlaken.... from CHF 89
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    valid: 03.04.2025 - 30.10.2025

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