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Interlaken

Switzerland travel guide

What to see in Interlaken

Between two lakes, the gateway to the Jungfraujoch and Switzerland’s adventure capital.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 4 must-see places
  • Stay in Höheweg
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0

Interlaken highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Jungfraujoch

    The highest railway station in Europe, at 3,454 m, with the Aletsch Glacier; it’s expensive, so check the weather first.

  2. Lake Brienz

    A turquoise lake, with boats that stop at the Giessbach Falls.

  3. Harder Kulm

    A funicular up to the viewpoint above Interlaken, with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau opposite.

  4. Lauterbrunnen

    A valley of 72 waterfalls between rock walls; Staubbach Falls drops right onto the village.

Where to stay in Interlaken

The handiest areas for getting around and going out.

  • Recommended areas

    Höheweg

Day trips from Interlaken

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Interlaken

Any time of year is good to travel to Interlaken: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the Beiz (local tavern). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Switzerland guide.

  • Restaurant Bären

    Centre

    Recommended in the centre.

  • Hüsi Bierhaus

    Centre

    Recommended in the centre.

Frequently asked questions about Interlaken

What to see in Interlaken?

Jungfraujoch, Lake Brienz, Harder Kulm and Lauterbrunnen.

What to see in Interlaken in one day?

Don’t miss Jungfraujoch, Lake Brienz, Harder Kulm and Lauterbrunnen. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

Where to stay in Interlaken?

The handiest areas to stay are Höheweg.

What’s the best time to travel to Interlaken?

Any time of year is good to travel to Interlaken: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Interlaken?

Jungfraujoch and Paragliding.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.