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Interlaken Pocket Guide

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Buried deep in the Swiss Alps, and nestled neatly in between two lakes, Interlaken is a tale of two cities. First there's Interlaken in the winter, quieter than the summer months but one of the best places in Europe to engage in adrenalin-pumping outdoor winter sports. Then there's Interlaken in the summer, a livelier city with even more outdoor sports and some great hiking. If you're not the outdoorsy type, don't fret. Thanks to the surrounding mountains and lakes, it's worth visiting for the scenery alone.


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  • Cheap Eats Find out what restaurants are best value for money and what are the local specialties.
  • Don't Miss A list of the best local attractions and places worth visiting whilst in Interlaken.
  • Budget Tips Insider tips on how to save money or what to do when you don't have any!
  • A day in Interlaken... Only have one day to spare? We give you our ultimate day in Interlaken.

Interlaken City Reviews

  • 60%

    ddidomen

    Weather dependent.

    Like many places in the Swiss Alps, there is really only stuff to do when the weather is nice. During our two-day stay there, we spent both days going to other cities because it was raining. I imagine the weather is much better in the winter, but of course the place would also be a lot busier. If you're planning activities, I would not book too far in advance, in case the weather is bad and you have to stay in.

    Insider Tip:If you're not staying for too long, get a Swiss Pass and explore the country by train if the weather is bad. Over two rainy days in Interlaken, we went to Neuchatel one day and Italy the following day for free!

  • 70%

    srein

    Activity heaven

    Interlaken is beautiful and provides a great base for day trips to other sites and activities around the area.

    Insider Tip:Take a day trip to Lauterbrunnen. The whole town is in a valley and lined with waterfalls.

  • 70%

    DaveyJ

    Interlaken is Great for Extreme Sports

    I personally went skydiving with Skydive Interlaken and it was an amazing experience. It is a fair bit more expensive than other areas of Europe but nowhere else can you skydive over the Swiss Alps! Also, Switzerland is a very expensive country!

    Insider Tip:I recommend going in the summer because when I was there (March) the canyoning was not open yet which I would have liked to do. I also hear the night life is much better in July/August.

  • 80%

    summerashley895370

    Interlaken

    Small but beautiful. Greta place to spend a few days in to hike and do other outdoor adventures. Breath taking views!

  • 80%

    anmolarora

    Must go

    Visit Schilthorn peak.. Jungfrau is highly overrated.. If you are the adventurous type, try hiking from Lauterbrunnen to Murren(3-4 hours) and then take a cable car to Schilthorn..

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