Interlaken
Interlaken is the centre of the Berner Oberland, holding a prominent position among Europe's tourist resorts. Come and experience an unforgettable holiday in an extraordinary region between the lakes of Thun and Brienz, at the foot of the imposing threesome, Eiger, Mönch and
Jungfrau Mountains.! The Interlaken resort region includes the mountain villages of Beatenberg and Habkern, as well as the quaint villages of Iseltwald, Bönigen and Ringgenberg-Goldswil on Lake Brienz and Wilderswil at the entrance to the mountain valleys.
4 good reasons to visit Interlaken
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Interlaken is great place to buy all sorts of souvenirs. |
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The mountains surrounding Interlaken are some of the most beautiful in Switzerland. |
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Explore the remaining mysteries in the Mystery Park. |
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Interlaken is located in the middle of the Lakes of Brienz and Thun. Enjoy the fantastic scenery. |
How to Get There
Interlaken can easily be reached by train. There is a direct train connection from Zürich-Airport every hour, which takes you 2.5 hours.
Sightseeing
Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe – UNESCO World Heritage
Already the altitude could make you swoon: 3,454 m (11,300 ft) above sea level! From here, you can observe the most spectacular peaks of the Berner Oberland, as well as glaciers as far as the eye can see. Get here by taking the 9.5 km-long train ride, hewn right into the Eiger North Face, snaking its way up to the top from the Kleine Scheidegg. But the views along the way are dwarfed in their magnificence by what awaits the visitor at the top! No other mountain train in the whole of Europe ascends a higher altitude! The inner world of this icy beauty can be seen at the Ice Palace, a large cave hewn 200 meters into the glacier. It is adorned with ice sculptures depicting animals and figures from all over the world that change regularly.
Mystery Park - The Fantastic Mysteries of our World
For the first time ever, the great mysteries of the world are available at one location to be experienced and sensed. Mystery Park is a place where visitors can gain insight into unsolved riddles through models and multimedia presentations. Once your curiosity has been aroused, you leave your everyday life behind and submerge yourself in questions surrounding the earth's unsolved mysteries. The Mystery Park offers this variety and much more in a one-of-a-kind adventure park situated between two lakes in the heart of the Berner Oberland at Interlaken, against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains.
Schilthorn - Piz Gloria (2970m/9744ft)
The Schilthorn, the one of the nicest panorama cableway in the Alps and the steep snowy slopes provided the perfect location for thrilling action scenes in the James Bond film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service". An incomparable setting, dramatic views of snow-covered mountain peaks and a modern aerial cableway gliding all the way to the mountain summit, led United Artists to choose the Schilthorn as a stage for their spectacular production.
Thunersee
The Lake Thun area is a lovely setting for your holidays. Silver sparkling mountains, mysterious caves, cruises on the lake, hiking, biking, cableways taking you to the summits or simply go for a stroll in Thun.
Trümmelbach Falls - Water in a Corset of Stone
The Lauterbrunnen Valley has many famous waterfalls. Europe's wildest glacier canyon and the largest subterranean waterfalls are not visible at first glance: the ten cascades of the Trümmelbach near Lauterbrunnen are hidden behind rock walls. This natural wonder is accessible by means of an elevator, galleries, tunnels, trails and platforms. Once inside, one can admire the melting snow waters of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau that come crashing down thunderously.
Insider Tip
We recommend having a coffee at the café at the top of the Metropol hotel. From there, one can witness an amazing view over Eiger, Mönch und Jungfrau.