Interlaken
Fly here
Between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, facing the Jungfrau.
From the basket
Squeezed between two lakes, Interlaken occupies a flat plain, the Bödeli, which the Aare laid down as it flowed from Brienz to Thun. From the balloon the town seems set on a tongue of green land between two waters, one turquoise, the other deep blue. The Aare crosses it from east to west.
To the south, the valley opens towards the great peaks: straight ahead, the Jungfrau stands, all white. To the north, the steep shore rises to the Harder, where in summer a funicular runs up to a viewpoint.
It all began, in the Middle Ages, around a monastery. In the nineteenth century the railways to Wengen and to the Jungfraujoch made it a major resort, and hotels transformed its face. Today it is a starting point for all the valleys of the Oberland.
Fly over the plain, from Brienz to Thun, following the Aare, then let yourself be carried towards the valley that climbs to the Jungfrau.
Sources: Wikipedia, “Interlaken” (in French).
All around
- Lake Brienz, 2 km to the north-east
- Lake Thun, 3 km to the south-west
- Eiger, 3967 m, 16 km to the south-east
- Mönch, 4107 m, 17 km to the south-east
- Brienzer Rothorn, 2350 m, 17 km to the north-east
- Jungfrau, 4158 m, 18 km to the south-east
To discover around Interlaken
Bernese Oberland – Railway
The Bernese Oberland valley railroad was opened in 1890 and has been been electrified since 1914. It connects Interlaken (Interlaken East) with Grin with Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. Besides serving the resort towns, it also enables access to the world famous Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe.
Eiger Walk
There’s still so much you can read about the north face of the Eiger, but given the chance, why not experience the mystical aura and a dream come true!
Fixed Rope Park on Mt. Rugen
GoldenPass Express
The GoldenPass Express redefines the travel experience between Interlaken and Montreux.
In your element
Experience the magical forces between the mountains and valleys: untouched nature, crystal-clear waters and snow-covered peaks provide a sense of wellbeing. Romantic hideaways promise unparalleled relaxation.
Interlaken Free Walking Tour
Interlaken – a jewel in the midst of the Swiss Alps. A local guide shares exciting facts about Interlaken and its environs with the guests. They will visit secret spots that only the locals know, looking at them through their eyes.
Jungfrau 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.
Observation Terrace Sphinx
The Jungfraujoch is not only an attractive vantage point, but also an ideal location for various research projects in the fields of geology, astronomy, and more.
Source: Switzerland Tourism — myswitzerland.com, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.