Day Discoveries from Interlaken

Brienz Rothorn Bahn, Berner Oberland

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A day trip from Interlaken takes travelers away from Lakes Thun and Brienz and into breathtaking landscapes. Your luggage stays at your accommodation. Explore all Day Discoveries from Interlaken and book your tickets now for more great days out.

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90 min from Interlaken

Ballenberg

Switzerland’s open-air museum – living history and traditional crafts with 100 historic buildings and farm animals. Train from Interlaken Ost to Brienz, then PostBus to Ballenberg West (45 min).
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Bern

Switzerland’s capital combines history and modernity with its UNESCO-listed old town, bear park, and the Federal Palace.
Getting there: Half-hourly IC/ICE trains from Interlaken Ost (approx. 1h).
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Brienz

A small village on the waters of Lake Brienz – famous for woodcarving and a wonderfully slow pace of life. Direct Zentralbahn and BLS Regio trains from Interlaken Ost twice an hour (approx. 20 min).
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Brienzer Rothorn

Start with a historic steam train – finish with views of turquoise Lake Brienz.
Arrival via Zentralbahn to Brienz, then change to the Rothorn Railway with seasonal steam service (1h 30 min).
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Grindelwald

A picture-perfect Alpine village with views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Getting there: Direct Bernese Oberland Railway connections from Interlaken Ost twice an hour (approx. 35 min).
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Jungfraujoch

On the Top of Europe: A visit to the Jungfraujoch puts a jewel in the crown of any visit to Switzerland.
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Niesen

The near-perfect pyramid shape of this mountain has inspired many an artist to depict it, including Ferdinand Hodler (1909), Paul Klee (1915) and Cuno Amiet (1926). It takes just 30 minutes to reach the 2,362m summit of the pyramid on the funicular railways from Mülenen.
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Schilthorn

A 007 Alpine adventure featuring the revolving Piz Gloria restaurant and views of the Jungfrau massif.
Travel to Lauterbrunnen, then bus to Stechelberg and cableway via Mürren/Birg (1h 10 min).
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Thun

A lakeside town with a castle, historic old town and riverside promenade – perfect for a leisurely stroll. Getting there: Direct IC/ICE trains from Interlaken West (approx. 30 min).
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Day Discoveries from Interlaken

Intro

90 min from Interlaken

Ballenberg

Bern

Brienz

Brienzer Rothorn

Grindelwald

Jungfraujoch

Niesen

Schilthorn

Thun

150 min from Interlaken

Basel

Gruyères

Lausanne

Luzern

Maison Cailler

Pilatus

Rigi

Zermatt

Zürich

250 min from Interlaken

Chateau Chillon

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St. Gallen

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