Things to do in Interlaken.

A short, honest local guide — the famous heights, the quiet lakes, and the one world you can only reach through a gate in the centre of town.

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Interlaken sits between two lakes beneath the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau — one of the most beautiful corners of the Alps. Most guides hand you the same adrenaline list. This one is a little more honest: the best things to do here, sorted by when they actually shine.

By daylight

The classics, outdoors

Iconic

Paragliding over the valley

The signature Interlaken thrill — floating between the lakes with the Jungfrau in view. Weather-dependent, but unforgettable when it flies.

Higher up

Jungfraujoch & the peaks

The train to the "Top of Europe", or the quicker climb to Harder Kulm for the postcard view over Interlaken and both lakes.

On the water

Lake Thun & Lake Brienz

Turquoise-water cruises to lakeside villages and castles. Calm, scenic, and a gentle counterpoint to the high-adrenaline stuff.

When the cable cars stop

The evening & any weather

Our pick

VR worlds at Wondergate

When the mountains go dark, the gate stays open until 21:00. A full hour inside another world with your group of 2–4, in 20 languages — the rare Interlaken experience built for the evening and for any weather.

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Taste

Chocolate, cheese & fondue

Swiss food experiences and cosy restaurants come into their own after dark — and they don't care what the sky is doing.

Slow down

Spa & wellness

Thermal pools and wellness spaces to unwind after a day on the trails — the perfect reset before another early start.

Stuck indoors? See our dedicated guide to a rainy day in Interlaken.

One world the mountains can't offer

Another world is waiting.

Wherever your day takes you, end it somewhere no one expected — three minutes from Höheweg.

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