Interlaken
Interlaken sits dramatically between two alpine lakes in the Swiss Bernese Oberland, offering world-class mountain scenery and adrenaline adventures that, with smart planning, can be experienced on a surprisingly manageable budget. Its compact layout, excellent rail connections, and abundance of free natural spectacles make it one of Switzerland's best-value outdoor destinations.
Why go to Interlaken
Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe
Ride to 11,332 ft on a cogwheel railway for glaciers, sphinx observatory views, and a snow world above the clouds.
Harder Kulm Viewpoint
A funicular whisks you to a panoramic terrace overlooking both lakes and the entire Eiger-Mönch-Jungfrau trio.
Paragliding over the Alps
Tandem paraglide from Beatenberg or Mürren for a 20-minute flight above lakes and jagged peaks, utterly unforgettable.
Schynige Platte Alpine Garden
A historic rack railway delivers you to a high-altitude botanical garden bursting with 600 native Alpine plant species.
Trümmelbach Falls
Ten glacial waterfalls thunder inside a living mountain, accessible via an underground lift, one of Switzerland's most dramatic natural wonders.
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Good to know in Interlaken
- Transit: The Swiss Travel Pass covers trains, boats, and most buses across the region including the route to Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald, buy it before arrival online for best price.
- Tipping: Service is included by law in Swiss restaurants; rounding up the bill by a franc or two is appreciated but never expected.
- Tap water: Interlaken's tap water is pure Alpine spring water, drink freely from taps and public fountains and skip bottled water entirely.
- Free-entry days: The Interlaken Tourism Museum in Unterseen is free on the first Sunday of each month, and the Alpine garden at Schynige Platte is included with a Swiss Travel Pass.