Best Things To Do in Interlaken, Switzerland

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PLACES TO SEE

  • Seilpark Interlaken: An amusing adventure forest
  • Hoheweg: Interlaken’s street of souvenir shops
  • Burgseeli: A lido that’s popular with families for picnics
  • St. Beatus Caves: Spelunking near Lake Thun
  • Jungfrau Park: A recreation of the world’s more enduring ancient mysteries

Below we have a list of things to do in Interlaken and the places where you want to spend the best moments of your trip. At the same time, the city offers you the best neighborhoods to explore and new foods to try.

This list should help you in deciding and prioritizing what you should plan on your Interlaken getaway. Find a mix of must-see tourist spots, underrated local hangouts, and maybe even a few new experiences you can try out.

Make the most of your trip to Interlaken with confidence.

Tourist Attractions in Interlaken

Here is the list of things to do in Interlaken and tourist attractions in city.

  1. Harder Kulm

    4.7 (6525 Votes)
    Harder Kulm

    Trail, View Point, Hiking Trail, Restaurant

    They call this mountain 'Intelaken's Local Mountain'. Of all the huge massifs rising all around the Bern Canton, this one is probably the easiest to get to the top. It is only 1322 metres tall, and you climb it by taking the funicular from the Interlaken Harderbahn. The 10 minute journey will stagger your eyes with breathtaking views. And the views only get better at the restaurant on top, whi...Read more
  2. Funky Chocolate Club Switzerland Image
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    Entertainment, Workshop

    People don't immediately associate Interlaken with chocolates but this delightful and friendly workshop and chocolate making will soon fix that for you. Tatiana and Michaela offer hour long workshops. They don't just help you make your own chocolate - melting, tempering, moulding - to take back, but also serve up the full story of chocolate. All you have to bring are a willing spiritedness and...Read more
  3. Rugenbrau

    4.3 (1140 Votes)
    Rugenbrau

    Food And Drinks, Brewery

    This historic brewery, formed in 1892, is now a winery and distillery too. With seven home brews, wines from all over Europe (including their own Pinot Noir and Chardonnay) and six different whiskeys, you're unlikely find a better source of alcohol in the region. Now, you could just buy the drink to go, but you should certainly check out the factory tour. Tours are by appointment only, from Tu...Read more
  4. Unspunnen Castle

    4.1 (2174 Votes)
    Unspunnen Castle

    Outdoors, Castle, Historical Site

    Continuing the castle trail of Interlaken is this 12th century ruin. It changed hands multiple times during its history and played a prominent role in local conflicts. Abandoned in the 18th century the castle eventually fell to disrepair. But it is not entirely forgotten. Once every dozen or so years, the Unspunnen fest festival, which is a series of Swiss traditional sporting events, is held ...Read more
  5. Rothenfluh Ruins

    Trail, Hiking Trail, Ancient Ruin, Castle

    The second and more remote of the ruins of Wilderswil, this 13th century castle was abandoned in the 16th century, after which it fell into ruins. The ruins are not easy to get to, but there are two paths. One starts from the old mill in Wilderswil, goes through a forest, over a fragile looking suspension bridge, a narrow path without handrails, and a final steep climb. The other path, which b...Read more
  6. Ruine Weissenau

    4.4 (1997 Votes)
    Ruine Weissenau

    Ancient Ruin, Castle, Historical Site

    Cross the River Aare into Unterseen from Interlaken. Follow the boat canal to the mouth of the river. There, you'll find the ruins of an ancient castle from the 13th century. Its origins are unclear, but its history is full of stories of market towns, wars against Bern, and rebellions. The castle was even a prison at one point. Today, the only remnants of the castle still standing are the curt...Read more
  7. The Eiger Trail

    Trail, View Point, Hiking Trail, Adventure

    Of all the trails in the Grindelwald region, none come closer to the north face of the Eiger than this one. Barely a short walk from the station later you'll find yourself right under the incredible mountain. The trail runs under the rock for an hour, taking you past lovely views of Wetterhorn, a waterfall and the Grosse Scheidegg. Sometimes, if you look up, and you have binoculars, you may be...Read more
  8. Bachalpsee

    Waterfront, Hiking Trail, Lake

    In a region known for its hiking trails this one has become famous for being perhaps the most postcard-perfect. At the end of the hike is a mirror lake, popular for the crystal clear reflection the mountains and hill and sky cast on the still waters. Around it, the gently sloping meadows make for unbeatable picnic spots. The path is a leisurely one, easy to walk. Your route will see the occasi...Read more
  9. Bergrestaurant Bussalp

    Food And Drinks, Restaurant

    So there are several ways to get to this restaurant hamlet 1800 metres above sea level. The easiest would be to take the yellow bus from Grindelwald up to here, a 40 minute ride. But you should also know that Bussalp is a very popular middle point on various hiking routes. For example, it is the end of the hike from Bort (7 kilometers) or Weidli (4.5 kilometers). It is the midway point of the ...Read more
  10. Faulhorn

    4.6 (930 Votes)
    Faulhorn

    View Point, Hiking Trail, Adventure, Nature

    Rising 2,681 metre high between Lake Brienz and Grindelwald, this featureless summit is the popular end point of several hiking trails. The mountain's location gives it an unparalleled dominant view of the seven lakes, Interlaken to the north, and the majestic Alps to the south. The views to the east and west aren't bad either. The hike over from Grindelwald will usually take about 4 hours, pa...Read more
  11. Maennlichen Romantikweg

    Trail, View Point, Hiking Trail, Adventure

    The Romantic trail is well named. Consider your scenery. To the south, you always in sight of Eiger's forbidding north wall. A gentle breeze brushes through beautiful meadows of cotton grass and flowers - anemones, buttercups, gentian, and alpine roses. The trail begins at Maennlichen and ends at Alpiglen, passing by Bustiglen, Arvengarten, and Mettla. Altogether the hike is about 7 kilometers...Read more
  12. Mannlichen Royal Walk

    View Point, Walking Area

    You read that right. This is a walk, not a hike. It's a stroll of about 700 metres from the cableway station Wengen Männlichen to Mannlichen peak. The walk itself does not look like anything special - a plain gravel pathway, coursing in a silver line through bright green meadows. But it's when you reach the end, to the summit at 2,343 meters above sea level, that you fall in love. Spread ...Read more
  13. Aellfluh

    Hiking Trail, Nature

    This is a popular mid-point stop for various hikes leading down to Grindelwald, notably hikes starting from Bort or Oberhaus. Most hikes are best when sunny. This one is best when it's lightly raining or at least, when there is an overcast sky. The trail itself is nice and shady, especially the part that goes through the Dürrenberg woods. As for the rest of the place's appeal - it is the ...Read more
  14. Paragliding Interlaken

    4.8 (4709 Votes)
    Paragliding Interlaken

    Outdoors, Adventure, Sky Diving

    Ever dreamt of flying? Why not go paragliding?! Paragliding Interlaken Ltd. is one of Switzerland’s leading experts in tandem paragliding flights. Having highly qualified and professional pilots, a reliable ground team along with trusted partners for outdoor adventures, head over to this place to have an experience of a lifetime. Activities include: Summer/ Winter Paragliding Paraglidin...Read more
  15. Heimwehfluhbann

    3.6 (1096 Votes)
    Heimwehfluhbann

    View Point, Restaurant

    This 1906 funicular, the Heimwehfluhbahn, climbs a short way up the hill to Heimwehfluh, where a restaurant terrace and a historic lookout tower await you. There is more to do here than to just eat and take in the lovely views of Interlaken though. Kids will enjoy the all-weather 400 metre toboggan run and the large playground. There is also a small exhibition on model-railways, and a small wi...Read more