Interlaken
Switzerland
Adventure capital of Switzerland nestled between two alpine lakes
About Interlaken
Interlaken sits between Lakes Thun and Brienz, surrounded by the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks. It's the launchpad for Switzerland's most iconic mountain scenery and Europe's premier adventure sports destination.
Quick Facts
Best Time
June – September (summer), December – March (skiing)
Language
German / French
Currency
CHF (Fr)
Timezone
CET (UTC+1)
Avg Budget
$150–300/day
Top Things to Do
6 must-see experiences in Interlaken
Jungfraujoch
Top of Europe — train to 3,454m for glacier views and ice palace
Paragliding
Tandem paraglide over the lakes with Alpine peaks all around
Lake Brienz
Crystal-clear turquoise lake with scenic boat cruises
Grindelwald First
Cliff walk, zip line, and mountain cart rides with Eiger views
Lauterbrunnen Valley
Valley of 72 waterfalls surrounded by sheer cliff walls
Harder Kulm
Panoramic viewpoint overlooking both lakes and the Jungfrau massif
3-Day Sample Itinerary
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Day 1: Lakes & Views
- Take the funicular up Harder Kulm for panoramic views
- Boat cruise on Lake Thun
- Walk through Interlaken town center
- Swiss fondue dinner
Day 2: Jungfraujoch
- Train to Jungfraujoch Top of Europe
- Visit the Ice Palace and Sphinx Observatory
- Walk on the Aletsch Glacier
- Evening in Grindelwald village
Day 3: Adventure Day
- Morning paragliding over the lakes
- Visit Lauterbrunnen and Staubbach Falls
- Take the train to Mürren village
- Farewell dinner with mountain views
Travel Tips for Interlaken
The Swiss Travel Pass gives unlimited train/bus/boat travel and mountain discounts.
Switzerland is very expensive. Self-cater at Coop or Migros supermarkets to save.
Book the Jungfraujoch train early and check the webcam for clear weather before going.
The SBB Mobile app is essential for Swiss train schedules and tickets.
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