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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Interlaken: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Interlaken
- Interlaken is an excellent location for viewing most of central Switzerland's breathtaking scenery while relaxing in a fashionable lakeside resort.
- Boat cruises on Lakes Thun and Brienz on each side of town and thrilling rail and funicular journeys to the picturesque surrounding mountain peaks are all available.
- Interlaken is one of Switzerland's oldest, most well-known, and most popular summer holiday destinations.
- Interlaken became the most important tourist town of the Bernese Oberland as transportation facilities increased with the railroad's arrival, boat services on the lakes, and, most recently, the highway.
- There are lots to do in and around Interlaken on any day or night.
- Many additional sports are accessible for active travellers and a nearly unlimited variety of hikes, climbs, and outdoor adventures.
- Visitors will discover a swimming pool on the right bank of the Aare, opposite the Kursaal, a golf course in Unterseen, sailing and windsurfing on the lakes, paragliding horseback riding, and tennis.
- International Airport: Interlaken airport (ZIN)
- Population: 245
- Currency: Swiss Franc
- Time: UTC +1
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Official Language: German
- Religion: Christian
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Interlaken
- The views from the Harder of Interlaken and both lakes are breathtaking.
- Trails on the Schynige Platte
- Pass through the Panoramabrücke. Sigriswil
- Travel back in time on the historic Brienzer-Rothorn Railway.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Interlaken
- The best time to visit Interlaken is from June to September from June to August.
- The weather remains comfortable at 18°C to 20°C.
- It's the ideal season for aimless walks, trekking, mountaineering, and other adventure sports.
- During the William Tell festival in July and August, around 250 people dressed up in mediaeval garb to perform Schiller's famous play.
- Since 1912, it has been conducted here every year!
- September through November: The crowds begin to thin, and the days begin to shorten in September.
- However, the weather remains favourable, allowing you to enjoy the tourist attractions easily.
- You can also catch the grape harvest during this time.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Interlaken
Harder Kulm
- A funicular can take you up Interlaken's mountain in less than ten minutes.
- In that little time, you'll have climbed over 730 metres in a car with huge windows that allow you to take in the full grandeur of the mountainous scenery.
- From Lake Brienz and Lake Thun far below to the adjacent Emmental Alps and the sky-scraping Bernese Alps like Eiger and Jungrau in the distance, a thrilling sight will be spread out before you at the upper station, at an elevation of 1322 metres.
- The glass-floored viewing platform projects over the slope, and there's also a Romantic medieval-style panoramic café up here.
Schynige Platte
- Wilderswil, on the outskirts of Interlaken, is the northern terminal of a 115-year-old rack railway that travels through the Bernese Alps.
- The Schynige Platte Railway remains one of Switzerland's highest railways, with stunning views of peaks and mountain pastures.
- Schynige Platte, a ridge on the Schwarzhorn mountain at 2,000 metres, is the last destination.
- There are numerous motivations to travel: To look down on Interlaken, which appears small from this vantage point, and to see mountains like the Schreckhorn, Europe's northernmost 4,000-meter peak.
- There's also an Alpine garden with 650 flowering plants, a panoramic restaurant, and a trailhead for short and long excursions to see more of the Eiger, Jungfrau, and the other Alps.
Lake Brienz
- The turquoise Lake Brienz, located east of Interlaken, is surrounded by mountains.
- Since the 1830s, steamboats have been chugging across this lake, and there is now a tiny fleet of five vessels dating from the early twentieth century.
- These depart for sites around the lake, such as Giessbach, home of the castle-like Grand Hotel Giessbach and a 500-meter-long waterfall.
- A funicular that dates back to 1879 serves the hotel.
- If you're feeling energetic, you may take a scenic stroll or bike ride around Lake Brienz's southern side in a few hours, or cross to Oberried and take the train to Interlaken.
05
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Interlaken Off the Beaten Track
Lake Thun
- Lake Thun, in the west, is a deep blue body of water that catches the breeze.
- It's no surprise that windsurfers and sailors flock to this lake, surrounded by woodland and studded with bathing places in the summer.
- You may enjoy the magnificent picture of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau from the lake, free of any obstacles.
- This vista deserves to be taken in gently, so go on a riverboat and spend some time in Thun.
- From the elegant Schadau Park and Thun Castle to the charming Altstadt centred on a 1500s town hall, there's a lot to admire about this historic town.
Jungfraujoch
- Interlaken Ost is the starting point for a beautiful train adventure.
- The Interlaken Line, which is more than 100 years old, will take you in stages through nearly unbelievable vistas to the Jungfraujoch saddle at 3,466 metres.
- At the end of a seven-kilometre tunnel under the mountain, this final train station is the highest in Europe.
- The Top of Europe Building overlooks the perennially frozen expanse of the Aletsch Glacier in the UNESCO Natural World Heritage site of Jungfrau – Aletsch – Bietschhorn may be reached from there.
- There are restaurants and attractions inside, and you may take the elevator to the Sphinx Observatory for breathtaking 360-degree interior and outdoor views.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Interlaken Culture and Traditions
- Interlaken's Holiday Region has a rich legacy of traditional Swiss crafts.
- Traditional crafts are still taught at places like the School of Woodcarving in Brienz.
- Natural materials such as wood, linen, and leather are used in these crafts.
- People in the Bernese Oberland have historically relied on natural resources.
- The Bernatone firm transforms wood from Habkern's forests into alphorns.
- Heinz Tschiemer and his family have a natural talent for making wood sing.
- Heinz teaches visitors to his workshop in the mountain village of Habkern about the exciting process of turning a tree stump into Switzerland's national instrument.
- Wood has long played an essential role in Brienz.
- The School of Woodcarving is the only school in Switzerland that offers woodcarving instruction.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Interlaken: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
La Terrasse
#Food
- La Terrasse, a Michelin-starred restaurant, is the Victoria Jungfrau Hotel and Spa's primary dining establishment.
- The delicacies provided here in the most opulent manner will make you wonder if you're actually in Interlaken, and the taste of the French cuisine cooked here will leave you wanting more.
- On a nice day, dress up and sit outside on the roof, overlooking the gorgeous lakes and mountains of the Swiss Alps, and enjoy a heavenly experience.
Goldener Anker
#Food
- The Goldener Anker is a must-visit restaurant if you're staying in Interlaken.
- The ambience of the place is just the most incredible thing.
- A relatively modest place offering practically all cuisines on plates, the place's ambience is simply the finest thing.
- Enjoy some freshly made, high-quality meals while listening to live music and drinking local beer.
- This restaurant has a family-like environment, pleasant employees, and a salad bar and serves a variety of vegetarian alternatives.
The 3 Tells Irish Pub
#Food
- What better place to unwind and mingle than an Irish pub? The pub's relaxed and laid-back environment tempts you to spend hours here.
- The food offered here is fantastic, with a top-of-the-line menu.
- This is possibly the best location to relax in Interlaken, with reasonable prices for the quality and quantity of food served.
Metropol Gallery
#Fashion
- Metropol Gallery is Interlaken's most well-known and upscale retail destination.
- The most prestigious companies' trading pavilions are gathered in this privileged centre.
- It's a joy to browse for high-end Swiss watches from well-known companies like Swatch and Victorinox and stunning new outfits and jewellery.
- Because the prices at this gallery are pretty exorbitant, it is usually visited by wealthy visitors and those who enjoy shopping in high-end stores.
- Ladies should be aware that even a tiny purse in one of the local pavilions will set them back at least 200 euros.
Chalet store
#Fashion
- The Chalet store is not far from the gallery, which is well-known among the city's chocolate connoisseurs.
- Chocolate is available in many different forms and varieties.
- Visitors can purchase stunning chocolate gift packages, originally figured chocolate, and classic tiles in quantity.
- Every single chocolate item is handcrafted by hand.
- You can request the creation of sweet personalised presents in this store.
Buhler store
#Fashion
- Buhler is a renowned tourist destination.
- It sells essential travel items as well as a variety of popular souvenirs.
- The massive store is split into two sections.
- One half is allocated to keepsakes, while the other is allocated to different treasured trinkets.
- They sell stunning magnets and Swiss knives and bags, and affordable watches, T-shirts, and other accessories featuring local icons.
- There are various toys available. You can choose from unusual railway models, erecto sets, remote-control automobiles, and other toys that many adults enjoy.
Summer Activities
#Fun
- From June through September, there is plenty of outdoor activities in Interlaken.
- Renting a kayak or stand-up paddleboard for Lake Thun or Brienz should be at the top of your list, and there are many providers to choose from.
- You could be looking for something more thrilling than an introductory hike on land.
- The lakes area is ideal for canyoning: you'll wear safety equipment, a neoprene suit, and rappel down waterfalls and canyons.
- Paragliders take off from the sheer drops that encircle Interlaken's lakes, and their colourful chutes are a typical sight in the summer.
- This isn't for the faint of heart, but it'll be well worth it if you can generate the guts for a tandem flight.
Jungfrau Park
#Fun
- INTERLAKEN, a renowned tourist destination in the Bernese Highlands of the Swiss Alps, is recognised for its clean air and attractive mountains and lakes.
- It has also housed an amusement park constructed by the alien-obsessed Swiss novelist Erich von Däniken in 2003.
- In 1997, Von Däniken came up with the idea for an entertainment park. It would be a joyful and family-friendly environment where his thoughts about ancient astronauts and paleo-contact could be understood and given the full respect they deserve.
- A few years later, investors thought that this was a decent concept.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Interlaken: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- The Alpine Wildlife Park Interlaken is located near the base station of the Harderbahn funicular railway, at the foot of Interlaken's closest mountain, the Harder.
- Several paddocks dedicated to the majestic ibex and a colony of marmots can be seen in the park. Ibex can also be seen in the mountains surrounding Interlaken's Alpine Wildlife Park.
- The ibex was nearly extinct in Switzerland in the nineteenth century.
- The wildlife park was developed to help with the ibex's restoration to the Bernese Oberland.
- The project was a success, and the Alpine Wildlife Park is still open for Interlaken residents and visitors to enjoy.
- Take a stroll through the park and, if you're feeling up to it, ascend a few more metres to the Hohbühl Pavilion.
- The picturesque vistas of Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, and the majestic mountain peaks will meet you there.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Interlaken Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Interlaken's wealth of customs and traditions become the focus of celebrations in the run-up to Swiss National Day.
- The bonfires set on the slopes of the neighbouring mountains are among the highlights.
- Folklore performances, including alphorns, flag swinging, and yodelling, are also held.
- The torch-lit parade and firework display is a popular choices among children.
- On 1 August, Brienz celebrates Swiss National Day with a lakeside fireworks display, while Iseltwald has a village feast, musical entertainment, and evening fireworks.
- Every year in Interlaken, an event is known as the "Longest New Year's Eve" takes place.
- It begins on 31 December with a New Year's Eve party and concludes on 1 January with the first open-air concert of the year.
- You can listen to free live music at "Touch the Mountains." The Hardermannli (the spirit of the Harder Kulm mountain), his wife, and their offspring, the Potschen, romp around the streets of Interlaken every 2 January, dressed in masks.
- People gather in taverns around Interlaken after the customary Potschete parade for a peaceful evening together.
- For nearly 50 years, the Harder-Potschete has been honoured in this manner.
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