Itineraries
Where to stay
Around Interlaken Ost for early mountain trains and boats; central Interlaken by the Höhematte for walks and views; Unterseen for a quieter old town.
The areas: Around Interlaken Ost, Central Interlaken (Höheweg), Unterseen.
Where to stay in Interlaken: areas and adviceHotels in InterlakenPlaces to see
All things to do in SwitzerlandNeighborhoodGrindelwaldA mountain village at the foot of the Eiger, with the First gondola starting from its center.Entry: Free to visit
TransportGrindelwald TerminalThe Grindelwald station of the Eiger Express gondola, 29 minutes by train from Interlaken Ost.Entry: Free to visit
TransportGrütschalpThe cable car and train junction above Lauterbrunnen, at the end of the scenic line from Mürren.Entry: Free to visit
ViewpointHarder KulmInterlaken's 1,322 m local mountain, 10 minutes up by funicular, with the Two-Lakes Bridge viewpoint.Entry: Funicular from Interlaken, Apr to Nov; prices vary by ticket
NatureHöhematteInterlaken's central meadow, protected since 1864, with a view of the Jungfrau massif.Entry: Free to visit
TransportInterlaken Ost stationThe station for Berner Oberland trains to Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen, and for Lake Brienz boats.Entry: Free to visit
NeighborhoodIseltwaldA fishing village in a small bay, the only village on the left shore of Lake Brienz.Entry: Free to visit
FoodIseltwald lakeside restaurantsPatios and panorama restaurants in Iseltwald, known for fresh fish with a view of Lake Brienz.Entry: Pay as you go
ViewpointJungfraujochEurope's highest railway station at 3,454 m, with an ice palace and views of the Aletsch Glacier.Entry: Return train ticket from Grindelwald Terminal; prices vary by date, and a seat reservation is recommended in good weather
FoodJungfraujoch restaurantsThe self-service Aletsch Self and the Crystal restaurant, both open all year at 3,454 m.Entry: Pay as you go
TransportKleine ScheideggThe mountain pass station where the trains from Grindelwald and Wengen meet below the Eiger.Entry: Free to visit
NeighborhoodMürrenA car-free village at 1,650 m, the highest year-round village in the Bernese Oberland.Entry: Free to visit
FoodMürren village restaurantsRestaurants and terraces in the car-free village of Mürren, at 1,650 m above the Lauterbrunnen valley.Entry: Pay as you go
FoodPanorama Restaurant Harder KulmThe summit restaurant on Harder Kulm, open in the funicular season, with alphorn music in the evening.Entry: Pay as you go
FoodStadthausplatz restaurants, UnterseenUnterseen's town square around the old Stadthaus, ringed by restaurants and cafes with sun terraces.Entry: Pay as you go
NatureStaubbach Falls, LauterbrunnenLauterbrunnen's 297 m waterfall, the landmark of a valley with 72 waterfalls.Entry: Free to visit
NatureTrümmelbach FallsTen glacier waterfalls thundering inside the mountain, reached by a tunnel lift and walkways.Entry: Open Apr to early Nov
NeighborhoodUnterseen Old TownHistoric lanes and a church tower beside the Aare, a few steps from busy Interlaken.Entry: Free to visit