Rail

The best way to get to Interlaken is by train and there are frequent trains from Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Berne and Lucerne. There are two train stations — Interlaken East and Interlaken West. Intelaken West is the closest train to the centre of Interlaken and it is possible to walk to most hotels or they will only be a short taxi or bus ride away.

Trummelbach Falls

This is world’s only glacier waterfalls, located near the Lauterbrunnen Valley. It is Europe's largest subterranean waterfalls and is often called the valley of 72 waterfalls. The water carries with it over 20,000 tons of boulders per year and causes the entire mountain to shudder and make a thundering noise.

Lake Brienz

Lake Brienz is a lake just north of the Alps, in the Canton of Berne in Switzerland. A boat ride on this typical alpine lake with its steep sides is a truly impressive experience. The oldest steam rack railway in Switzerland, the Brienz-Rothorn Railway, takes you up to the Brienzer Rothorn from Brienz. From the top, there is a lovely panoramic view of the lakes and mountain chain.

Cruise on Lake Thun

You can enjoy an outing on a motor-powered vessel or on an elegant, restored paddle-wheel steamboat. Lake Thun is surrounded by fabulous mountain scenery and by the charming towns of Thun and Interlaken. Mediterranean flair on Lake Thun is a must watch when you are at Interlaken.

Lake Brienz

Lake Brienz is situated east of Interlaken, and it's a bit smaller than Lake Thun. The boat trip from Interlaken to Brienz takes about 75 minutes. There are other towns along the way where you can board as well. The turquoise Lake Brienz is situated in the spectacular mountain setting of the Bernese Oberland.

Harder Kulm

This is a 1,322 metres high summit in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland, overlooking the town of Interlaken. It also offers a beautiful view of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau mountains as well as Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. The short journey from Interlaken to the Harder Kulm, takes only ten minutes by cable car and is well worth the trip.

Mount Jungfrau

Jungfrau is the westernmost and highest point of a gigantic 10 km wall dominating the valleys of Lauter brunnen and Grindelwald. One can take a unique, modern cogwheel railway to Kleine Scheidegg, 6762 feet up. From there, the Jungfrau railway climbs to the Eiger Glacier station, well known for its mountain restaurant and polar dog kennels.

Mount Schilthorn

It is a 2,970 metre high summit of the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. The Schilthorn lies above the village of Mürren, from where a cable car leads to its summit. The famous Schilthorn mountain has the world's first revolving restaurant - Piz Gloria - and boasts the most amazing views of the Jungfrau region, including the famous UNESCO World Heritage trio of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains.

Giessbach Falls

The Giessbach Falls are situated on the southern shore of Lake Brienz. You can take the train to Brienz and catch a ferry to Giessbach. Then you can either walk or take a short funicular ride, where you can see the main falls. There is a bridge crossing the falls, where you can take good pictures and can enjoy the splendid views of the waterfall as it froths and roars its way down to join the tranquil waters of the lake.

Ballenberg Open Air Museum

At the Ballenberg Open Air Museum you can find 100 original, century-old buildings from all over Switzerland. The historic buildings and their kitchens, chambers and living rooms illustrate rural life in Switzerland. Magnificent farmhouses, alpine huts, stalls, barns, store-houses, wash-houses and drying ovens provide architectural as well as socio-historical testimony to the everyday life and rural culture of the past.

Brienz Rothorn Railway

It is the oldest steam railway in Switzerland. The journey from Brienz takes around one hour, through a landscape of pastures, meadows and forests. Observant passengers will spot a host of fascinating sights along the way including brightly-coloured Alpine flora, grazing cows with tinkling cowbells and a majestic beauty of the mountains.

Glacier 3000

The glacier offers an amazing view of over 24 peaks with a height of over 4000 m. Winter season, i.e., from October to May in the only glacier ski time in the Bernese Oberland. It offers a large variety of activities for its guests like winter hiking trails, cross-country skiing, snow park, viewpoints, dog sledge rides and the highest bobsleigh track in the world - the Alpine Coaster.

Grindelwald

This Glacier Village lies in a valley situated in the Bernese Oberland on the northern side of the Alps and is surrounded by the spectacular mountain trio "Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau". The mountain scape and the numerous lookout points and activities make Grindelwald one of the most popular and cosmopolitan holiday destinations in Switzerland.

Jet Boat Ride

You can enjoy a spectacular ride on the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz. The trip takes you from Jet-Port in Bonigen to the majestic Giessbach Waterfalls – thundering 500 meters down over 14 cascades into the lake. It’s an exciting ride, combining adrenaline and speed with breath-taking landscapes on the picturesque Lake of Brienz.

Funky Chocolate Club

It’s a 75-minute workshop run by a friendly, professional chocolatier who will share his chocolate-making tips and tricks with you and impart fascinating information about the origin, history and production of high-quality chocolate.

Chocolate Show - Schuh

You can watch some of the best Swiss chocolatiers creating Pavés, Schühlis, Chocolatebars and many other world famous Schuh products. They will explain everything about the history of Swiss chocolates, the ingredients, the art of Swiss chocolate making and you can also eat their freshly made creations.

Grindelwald First

The First Aerial Cableway valley station is in the upper Grindelwald village centre. It’s a nice and beautiful ride to the top via cable car. The first flyer is a 800 metres of steel cable which promises pure thrills. You can sit in a securely designed harness for the rapid descent from First to Schreckfeld which is stopped by a spring device.

Aareschlucht Gorge

The Aare gorge is situated in the Haslital valley in the Central Alps, which stretches from the Grimsel Pass to Lake Brienz. The gorge is a wonderful way to experience nature with many paths and tunnels to walk through. Hiking through the Aare Gorge from either the west or east entrance takes approximately 40 minutes.

Gelmer Funicular Ride

This breath-taking ride takes you up to the picturesque Gelmer lake, where you could hike around the lake, or just relax and enjoy the magnificent views. This ride is appropriate for adventure-seeking hikers and transports them up in no time up to 1860 m. above sea level. A monstrous climb of maximum 106 percent undisputably makes this funicular railway the steepest in Europe.

Allmendhubel

It is a small summit above Mürren. Since 1912, there is a small funicular which brings the skiers or hikers to the top. The Allmendhubel funicular takes you above Mürren to a panoramic restaurant and the Skyline Chill relaxation area where funky wave-shaped loungers grant surround-mountain views.

GoldenPass Line

The Golden Pass is a train route that starts in Lucerne. Along the way to Montreux you will see the Brunig Pass, the lakes of the Bernese Oberland, the Simmen valley, upper class Gstaad and Lake Geneva. The train makes an electrifying descent towards Montreux, passing through vineyards and country estates to finally arrive at shimmering Lake Geneva.

ALSCHER

It is situated on Höheweg and offers a great assortment of unique products and high quality objects made in Switzerland. You can find Swiss souvenirs, gifts, music boxes, Victorinox knives, Wenger knives, prominent Swiss watches, Goebel porcelain, and Anri wood carvings.

Swiss Chocolate Chalet

This shop serves their clients with the highest quality Swiss chocolate specialties such as chocolate bars, pralines and truffles. Swiss Chocolate Chalet’s products allow you take it back home, be it a gift or a cherished souvenir.

Schuh Pastry Shop

This shop offers Swiss exquisite chocolates, confections and pastries produced every day, fresh and handcrafted. The pastries rank among the finest, Switzerland and Europe has to offer.

India Village

Brienzstrasse 38-42, Interlaken 3800, Switzerland
Cuisines: Indian

Taste of India Restaurant

3800 Interlaken, Central Str, 6, Interlaken 3800, Switzerland
Cuisines: Indian

Spice India

Postgasse 6, Interlaken, Switzerland
Cuisines: Indian, Thai