Small and charming lakeside town in Swiss Alps located in stunning settings created by the majestic Jungfrau Mountain, Interlaken is an ideal outdoor sport destination for anyone who is looking for facilities for hiking, skiing, mountain climbing or mountain biking. The town and the mountain form a pair which is an unforgettable sight also to those who prefer to admire mountain scenery from a distance.
Summer activities. In addition to excellent facilities for skiing in Interlaken, this lakeside alpine resort is an ideal base also for other outdoor activities such as hiking in Interlaken, rafting or paragliding, or rock and mountain climbing in Interlaken. Furthermore, you can also try swimming or sailing on Lake Thun, and for the most daring there is also the possibility of skydiving from a helicopter above Lake Thun.
Choices for a rainy day. Apart from Interlaken's many sportive activities, the area offers also other kind of sights. There is the main road Hoheweg with its abundant possibilities for shopping in Interlaken. and Alpine Garden with over 500 different species of flowering plants and ferns, not to mention the Tourism Museum of Interlaken. Nightlife possibilities and hotel spas are also available in Interlaken. Overall, these activities offer much to do for a rainy day when the mountain wonderland of Jungfrau is not at its best.
How to get there. Located in the Swiss Alps in the heart of Central Europe, Interlaken is an easily reachable destination. Traveling to Interlaken is easiest through the Swiss capital Berne that is located approximately a hundred kilometers away from Interlaken, but is connected to it with good train and road connections.
The town center of Interlaken is a compact area that is easily navigated by foot.
Jungfrau and adventure sports: Attractions of Interlaken
Located between two narrow lakes at the foot of Bernese Oberland mountains, Interlaken is a small town in the heart of Switzerland. The background of Interlaken is formed my stunning Jungfrau Mountain(4,158 m) that is known as a top Swiss ski destination.Summer activities. In addition to excellent facilities for skiing in Interlaken, this lakeside alpine resort is an ideal base also for other outdoor activities such as hiking in Interlaken, rafting or paragliding, or rock and mountain climbing in Interlaken. Furthermore, you can also try swimming or sailing on Lake Thun, and for the most daring there is also the possibility of skydiving from a helicopter above Lake Thun.
Choices for a rainy day. Apart from Interlaken's many sportive activities, the area offers also other kind of sights. There is the main road Hoheweg with its abundant possibilities for shopping in Interlaken. and Alpine Garden with over 500 different species of flowering plants and ferns, not to mention the Tourism Museum of Interlaken. Nightlife possibilities and hotel spas are also available in Interlaken. Overall, these activities offer much to do for a rainy day when the mountain wonderland of Jungfrau is not at its best.
Practical information for your trip to Interlaken
Weather in Interlaken is well suited for touristic purposes. There are quite warm summers (June-August), offering lovely conditions for outdoor sports. Yet the winters of Interlaken are snowy and familiar with skier friendly cool temperatures, which naturally get colder as you rise up to the mountains. Annual rainfall in Interlaken is moderate and quite evenly divided throughout the year.How to get there. Located in the Swiss Alps in the heart of Central Europe, Interlaken is an easily reachable destination. Traveling to Interlaken is easiest through the Swiss capital Berne that is located approximately a hundred kilometers away from Interlaken, but is connected to it with good train and road connections.
The town center of Interlaken is a compact area that is easily navigated by foot.
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Additionally, you could use the help of horse-drawn carriages, which offer not only a lift but also an unforgettable experience. If you want to go up the mountains, as you probably will in this outdoor sport paradise, there are excellent ski lift services of the Jungfrau region available for your use throughout the year. Rental cars in Interlaken are available for touring. The Interlaken visitor's card entitles the holder to free travel on public transport within Interlaken and the holder may obtain various reductions throughout the Jungfrau region.
Visitor services. As Interlaken is one of the oldest and most popular holiday destinations in Switzerland, it is no surprise that you can find many hotels in Interlaken suitable for many budgets. There are also many restaurants in Interlaken, which are ready to offer you unique culinary experiences after a relaxing day out in the well-known alpine wonderland of Switzerland. When the evening comes, you might also find some vivid nightlife in this international lakeside village, where English is commonly understood and which most of the time is inhabited by extraordinary energetic and sporty visitors. All this is given to you in safe surroundings of Interlaken, where crime is not an issue, but occasional dangers provided by high alpine nature may sometimes cause injuries to travelers.
hint See also these nearby destinations: Berne, Lucerne, Zermatt, Zurich, Basel, Lausanne, Aosta Valley, Chamonix, Lake Como, Liechtenstein, Geneva, Val d'Isere, Black Forest (Schwarzwald)
