Crystal-clear lakes, sparkling streams and fantastic falls, caressed
by the rays of the sun. The towering trio of the Eiger, Mönch
and Jungfrau, standing like stately sentinels over a wonder world
of eternal snow.
And between these captivating contrasts, a treasure trove of holiday
delights just waiting to be discovered. Here are just a few of the many
attractions which never fail to fascinate vacation visitors to the
Interlaken region of Switzerland.
Excursions
Jungfraujoch
- Top of Europe (3454
m/11'333 ft) Full-day excursion
Snow and ice 100% guaranteed! The Sphinx observation hall, impressive
Ice Palace and hiking plateau - these are the year-round attractions up
on the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe. Summer
attractions include a ski lift, husky-drawn sledging and adventure
activities.
Schilthorn
- Piz Gloria (2970
m/9744 ft) Half-day or full-day excursion
The most spectacular 360° panorama in the Alps! Dine-and-wine in the
world's first revolving restaurant at an altitude of nearly 3000 metres.
Impressive views embrace some 200 snow-capped peaks, ranging from the
Bernese Alps to Mont Blanc in France and Germany's Black Forest.
Kl.
Scheidegg (2061
m/6762 ft) Half-day or full-day excursion
The awesome Eiger North Wall. Kleine Scheidegg is located between the
Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald Valleys, at the foot of the towering trio
of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau. A popular meeting point for
cowherds, climbers and tourists from throughout the world.
Mürren
(1634 m/5361 ft) Half-day or full-day excursion
Wonderful Winteregg, with its attractive mountain restaurant, lies on
the hiking trail high above "Waterfall Valley". The eminent
German poet Goethe penned his praise of this lovely landscape. Two
centuries later, this is still nature at its purest.
Schynige
Platte with Alpine Garden
(1967 m/6454 ft)
Half-day or full-day excursion.
Take the cosy cogwheel railway to this superb vantage point, where the
views of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau are acclaimed as the
finest. Other attractions include extensive hiking trails, the Lowa
Hiking Shoe Test Centre.
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Alpine Garden: This famous botanical attraction comprises some
500 different flowering plants and ferns grouped in 15 groups of near
-natural locations. From mid-June until late September, the Alpine
Garden is an ever changing blaze of colour.
Männlichen
(2227 m/7306 ft) Half-day or full-day excursion
The magnificent Männlichen is an ideal excursion destination for
rest and recreation. And a naturally superb sun terrace. Excellent
hiking country with views of the mighty Mönch, Eiger and Jungfrau.
Grindelwald
- First (2168 m/7113
ft) Half-day or one-day excursion
90 kilometres of heavenly hiking trails. Crystal-clear lakes reflecting
snow-capped summits. And pure alpine air. Such delights are waiting to
be discovered in the Grosse Scheidegg-First-Bussalp region.
Harder
Kulm (1322 m/4337 ft)
Half-day excursion
From Interlaken it is only a matter of minutes to the Harder Kulm. This
attractive vantage point offers fine views of the Bernese Oberland
"capital" (between the Lakes of Brienz and Thun) as well as
the entire Jungfrau Region. Particularly popular with children are the
trip to the top by funicular and the Alpine wildlife park at the valley
station.
Heimwehfluh (669 m/2195
ft) Half-day excursion
By old-timer funicular (built in 1906) to the beautiful Heimwehfluh
vantage point above Interlaken. Attractions here include beautiful
woodland paths, an open-air model railway, an exciting bob run and a
spacious play area for children. The summit restaurant serves a choice
of snacks.
Niederhorn (1954 m/6411
ft) Half-day or full-day excursion
You can get there by railway, by boat, by bus, by funicular and by
aerial cableway. The Niederhorn above Beatenberg is one of the most
popular vantage points in the Bernese Oberland. Fine panoramic views
extend from the Lakes of Thun and Brienz to the Eiger, Mönch &
Jungfrau.
Brienzer
Rothorn (2350 m/7710
ft) Half-day or full-day excursion
Take a trip up to the Rothorn on Switzerland's only surviving
steam-driven cogwheel railway. The route passes through wonderful
woodland, over mountain pastures and past rugged rockfaces. The scenic
summit is an ideal departure point for memorable mountain hikes.
Trümmelbachfälle
Half-day excursion
This unique spectacle comprises no fewer than 10 glacier-fed waterfalls
inside a mountain. The impressive falls - floodlit and accessible by a
special tunnel lift - carry up to 20,000 litres of water a second.
