Travel Guide
Interlaken
Switzerland
Best time to go: June–September
Sights
- Harder Kulm – A funicular to views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
- Höhematte – The big meadow where paragliders land.
- Lauterbrunnen Valley – The valley of 72 waterfalls with the Staubbach Falls.
- Trümmelbach Falls – Glacier waterfalls inside the mountain.
- Schynige Platte – A vintage railway and an alpine garden.
- St. Beatus Caves – Limestone caves above Lake Thun.
Food & nightlife
- Älplermagronen – Pasta, potatoes, cheese and apple sauce.
- Meringues with cream – From the Hasli valley, served with double cream.
- Rösti – Crispy, with a fried egg or cheese.
- Lunch cruise – Lunch on board on Lake Thun.
Day trips
- Jungfraujoch – The railway to Europe's highest railway station.
- Schilthorn – A revolving restaurant with views of over 200 peaks.
- Brienz and Giessbach – A woodcarving village and waterfalls on the turquoise lake.
Good to know
- When to go
- June–September
- Getting around
- Two stations (Ost and West), boats on Lakes Thun and Brienz, mountain railways of the Jungfrau region.
- Tipping
- Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.
- Power
- Plug type J/C, 230 V.
- Currency
- Swiss Franc (CHF)
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General tips without guarantee – please check opening times and prices locally.