Interlaken travel information
Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe This 2-hour scenic rail excursion takes visitors from Interlaken Ost to Europe’s highest railway station (3454 m above sea level). With the newly launched Eiger Express gondola, visitors can now complete this excursion 47 minutes faster! At the summit, visitors experience a world of ice and snow at the “Ice …
Brienz The village of Brienz is located on the eastern end of Lake Brienz, and can be reached by train or boat. Nicknamed the “Village of Wood Carving”, Brienz has a long tradition of wood processing, and even houses a school of carving and violin-making. Brienz, a charming village located on the shores of Lake …
Meiringen Located on the southeast end of Lake Brienz, the village of Meiringen is a 30-minute train ride from Interlaken Ost. The Reichenbach Falls, located near the village, is a popular attraction, and is famous for being the setting of the demise of Sherlock Holmes in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous book series. The Sherlock …
Mürren The cosy, car-free mountain village of Mürren lies at the foot of Schilthorn. At 1650 m above sea level, it is the highest continuously inhabited village in the Jungfrau Region. Beautiful mountains and scenery can be observed from this quaint village. Hiking trails, themed walks and the Flower Panorama Trail invite visitors to enjoy …
Adventure in and near Interlaken Interlaken is a haven for adventure-seekers with a wide range of activities guaranteed to get the adrenaline pumping. Travellers can enjoy activities such as paragliding, bungee jumping, skydiving and canyoning, or opt for soft adventure experiences such as the Rope Park and Jetboat ride. Interlaken is also an ideal destination …
Lake Cruise in Interlaken A great way of exploring Interlaken and its surroundings is on board a cruise on Lake Thun or Brienz with Bernese Oberland Navigation. These comfortable cruise journeys ensure that visitors are always surrounded by beautiful villages, majestic castles, imposing mountains and natural beauty. A Lake Cruise in Interlaken offers a serene …
Schilthorn – Piz Gloria Schilthorn (2970 m above sea level) provides a stunning 360-degree view of the surrounding region. The James Bond film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” was filmed on the mountain and is honoured through the “Bond World” and “007 Walk of Fame” exhibits. The revolving restaurant Piz Gloria serves the famous “James …
Harder Kulm – Top of Interlaken A panorama funicular leads visitors to Harder Kulm (1322 m above sea level), Interlaken’s home mountain. The viewing platform on top allows visitors to look down on to the quaint Swiss town and its surrounding mountains and lakes. The lovely restaurant on top serves delicious local fare, as well …
Grindelwald-First – Top of Adventure Grindelwald-First is a short 25-minute gondola journey from the village of Grindelwald (33 min by train from Interlaken Ost). Here, visitors can enjoy adventure activities like ziplining, trottibiking and mountain carting. The “First Cliff Walk” suspension bridge provides beautiful views of the region, including the Eiger north face Grindelwald-First, often …