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Interlaken, Switzerland

Things to Do in Interlaken

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Tandem Paragliding Experience from Interlaken

Most booked tours and tickets in Interlaken

Tandem Paragliding Experience from Interlaken

Tandem Paragliding Experience from Interlaken

5.01,845 reviews1h 30m
Mürren: Paragliding over the Lauterbrunnen Valley

Mürren: Paragliding over the Lauterbrunnen Valley

5.0655 reviews1h
Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Interlaken

Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Interlaken

4.6574 reviews7h
Interlaken Tandem Paragliding High Flight | Switzerland

Interlaken Tandem Paragliding High Flight | Switzerland

4.7147 reviews1h 15m
Interlaken 3-Hour Guided E-Bike Tour with a Farm and Ancient Villages Visit

Interlaken 3-Hour Guided E-Bike Tour with a Farm and Ancient Villages Visit

4.874 reviews3h

Top sights in Interlaken

  1. 1Jungfraujoch Railway
  2. 2Paragliding
  3. 3Harder Kulm Viewpoint
  4. 4Lake Thun & Brienz
  5. 5Schilthorn (James Bond)
  6. 6Adventure Sports
  • Unrivaled Alpine Access: Ride the historic Jungfrau Railway to the 'Top of Europe' at Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station, for year-round snow and panoramic views. Take the cable car to Schilthorn for the 360° Piz Gloria revolving restaurant, famed from the James Bond film 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service'.
  • Adventure Capital: Experience world-class paragliding from Beatenberg or Niederhorn, landing softly on the Höhematte. Go canyoning in the Saxeten Gorge, skydiving over the lakes, or bungee jumping from the Stockhorn. In winter, ski the vast Jungfrau Region slopes accessible from Grindelwald and Wengen.
  • Stunning Lake & Mountain Vistas: Ascend the Harder Kulm funicular for the iconic 'Two Lakes Bridge' view over Interlaken and both lakes. Cruise on a historic paddle steamer on Lake Brienz to the Giessbach Falls or take the scenic train to Lauterbrunnen Valley, home to 72 waterfalls.

Tickets and passes in Interlaken

Experience Switzerland in the Ballenberg open-air museum

Experience Switzerland in the Ballenberg open-air museum

4.429 reviews2h
From Interlaken: Private Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen Tours

From Interlaken: Private Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen Tours

4.616 reviews6h
Attraction Ticket: Harder Kulm Funicular Ticket from Interlaken

Attraction Ticket: Harder Kulm Funicular Ticket from Interlaken

4.510 reviews2h

Food and drink experiences in Interlaken

Lauterbrunnen, Jungfrau & Grindelwald Tour | From Interlaken

Lauterbrunnen, Jungfrau & Grindelwald Tour | From Interlaken

4.328 reviews6h
Private Swiss Cheese and Chocolate Tour from Interlaken

Private Swiss Cheese and Chocolate Tour from Interlaken

5.09 reviews9h
Griesalp UNESCO Alpine E-Bike Adventure from Interlaken

Griesalp UNESCO Alpine E-Bike Adventure from Interlaken

5.06 reviews7h
Lauterbrunnen E-Bike Tour - Trümmelbach Falls & Hidden Valleys

Lauterbrunnen E-Bike Tour - Trümmelbach Falls & Hidden Valleys

5.02 reviews6h

Hidden gems in Interlaken

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Weissenau Nature Reserve

A protected delta where the Aare River meets Lake Thun, known for its stunning, milky-turquoise glacial waters and peaceful walking paths.

Justistal Valley & Lake

A remote, high Alpine valley above Sigriswil on Lake Thun, accessible by a narrow, thrilling mountain road (or a long hike), leading to a small, pristine mountain lake.

Rugen Gorge (Rugenschlucht)

A short, dramatic gorge walk starting near Wilderswil, featuring wooden walkways clinging to cliffs alongside a rushing turquoise river.

Oberhofen Castle Gardens

The stunning lakeside gardens of the fairy-tale Oberhofen Castle on Lake Thun, featuring exotic trees, vibrant flower beds, and direct lake access.

Balmers Herberge Tent Village

Not just a hostel, but a unique summer-only tent village and igloo bar in the garden of the famous Balmers Hostel.

Day trips from Interlaken

Lauterbrunnen Valley & Mürren

30 min by train to Lauterbrunnen, then 15 min cable car/funicular to Mürren

Journey into the heart of the Alps to the iconic Lauterbrunnen Valley, a deep U-shaped valley with 72 waterfalls, including the 300m Staubbach Falls. Then, take a cable car to the car-free cliffside village of Mürren for breathtaking, up-close views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.

Grindelwald & Grindelwald First

35 min by train to Grindelwald

Visit the famous Alpine resort village of Grindelwald, nestled directly under the north face of the Eiger. From here, take the modern cable car to Grindelwald First for thrilling cliff walks, mountain carts, trottibike scooters, and the iconic First Flyer zipline.

Thun

30 min by train or 1.5 hours by boat

Explore the historic city of Thun at the western end of Lake Thun. Wander its picturesque old town with a castle overlooking the Aare River, shop along the unique arcaded streets, and enjoy a more urban, cultural contrast to Interlaken's natural focus.

Plan your Interlaken trip

Things to do in Interlaken: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Interlaken?+

Top sights include Jungfraujoch Railway, Paragliding, Harder Kulm Viewpoint and Lake Thun & Brienz. Away from the crowds, try Weissenau Nature Reserve and Justistal Valley & Lake.

What are the most popular tours in Interlaken?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Tandem Paragliding Experience from Interlaken (5.0 stars, 1,845 reviews); Tandem Paragliding Experience with Transport from Interlaken (4.9 stars, 974 reviews); Mürren: Paragliding over the Lauterbrunnen Valley (5.0 stars, 655 reviews).

How much do tours in Interlaken cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €35 and €768 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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