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Parasailing / Paragliding
Parasailing & Paragliding , Interlaken
4.9
Gaze down at sparkling glacial lakes and snowy mountain peaks as you paraglide or parasail over the Swiss Alps on a guided tour from Interlak
Harderkulm ©
Mountain
Harderkulm , Interlaken
4.5
The snowy slopes of Harderkulm overlook the town of Interlaken, offering extensive views stretching all the way to the high peaks of west Swi
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Jungfraujoch ©
World heritage site · Mountain
Jungfraujoch , Grindelwald-Wengen-Murren-Lauterbrunnen
4.4
Discover spectacular views of an icy Alpine wilderness at the very top of Europe by visiting Jungfraujoch, the continent's highest train stat
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Canyoning / Rapelling Tour
Canyoning & Rappelling Tours , Interlaken
4.7
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Lake Zurich ©
Water Body
Lake Zurich , Zurich
4.7
Fed by crisp mountain waters, Lake Zurich once served mostly for passenger traffic and cargo transport. Today the sprawling lake counts among
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FROM $197 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tandem Paragliding Experience from Interlaken
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM $67 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mt Pilatus Experience Self-Guided Tour
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Duration: 3 to 6 hours
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Interlaken

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Parasailing & Paragliding · Mountains · Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz in the heart of the Jungfrau region, Interlaken became popular for its proximity to the mountains and lakes of the Bernese Oberland region. Outdoor sports enthusiasts arrive here in droves to access the mountains in the surrounding area. The city is backpacker-friendly, offering up party hostels and adrenaline-inducing activities like skydiving, canyoning, hang gliding, paragliding, skiing, and snowboarding. Use our Switzerland day trip planner to arrange the hows, wheres, and whens of your trip to Interlaken.

Side trips from Interlaken

Jungfraujoch ©
World heritage site
Jungfraujoch
Grindelwald-Wengen-Murren-Lauterbrunnen
4.4
Duration: 5h 30 min
Lake Zurich ©
Water Body
Lake Zurich
Zurich
4.7
Duration: 3 hours
Mt Pilatus ©
Wildlife Area
Mt Pilatus
Kriens
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Lake Lucerne ©
Water Body
Lake Lucerne
Lucerne
4.8
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Interlaken

Haarige Kuh Brauerei ©
Brewery
Haarige Kuh Brauerei
4.9
Duration: 1h 30 min
BOHAG Helikopterrundflug
Scenic Drive
BOHAG Helikopterrundflug
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
Galerie Wydi ©
Art Gallery
Galerie Wydi
Wilderswil
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes
Albert Schild AG - Swisssouvenir ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Albert Schild AG - Swisssouvenir
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min

Shopping in Interlaken

Buchhandlung Boedeli ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Buchhandlung Boedeli
4.9
Duration: 30 minutes
Mad Cow ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Mad Cow
4.6
Duration: 1 hour
Swiss Mountain Market Unique Regional Souvenirs ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Swiss Mountain Market Unique Regional Souvenirs
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min
Swiss Chocolate Chalet ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Swiss Chocolate Chalet
4.3
Duration: 30 minutes

Historic Sites in Interlaken

Rothenfluh Ruins ©
Ruin
Rothenfluh Ruins
Wilderswil
4.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
Schlosskirche ©
Church
Schlosskirche
4.1
Duration: 30 minutes
Unspunnen Castle ©
Ruin
Unspunnen Castle
Wilderswil
3.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Rom.-Katholische Kirchgemeinde ©
Church
Rom.-Katholische Kirchgemeinde
3.9
Duration: 30 minutes

Museums in Interlaken

Kunsthaus ©
Specialty Museum
Kunsthaus
3.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Touristik-Museum der Jungfrau-Region ©
History Museum
Touristik-Museum der Jungfrau-Region
3.7
Duration: 1h 30 min

Featured attractions

Pure Switzerland - Tours and Guiding ©
Sightseeing Tour
Pure Switzerland - Tours and Guiding
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
Old Town ©
Neighborhood
Old Town
Zurich
4.6
Duration: 3 hours
Trümmelbachfälle ©
Waterfall
Trümmelbachfälle
Lauterbrunnen
4.6
Duration: 4 hours
Titlis ©
Mountain
Titlis
Engelberg
4.6
Duration: 6 hours

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Where to stay in Interlaken

Harderkulm ©
Straddling two lakes, the resort town of Interlaken is ideal for the traveler with a healthy budget and an appetite for bustling nightlife. Here you'll find a collection of hotels and bed and breakfasts right next to the clubs, restaurants, and bars. There are a couple of modestly priced hostels, but the majority of the accommodation offerings are in the mid-range price point. If you're searching for a quieter retreat, look to one of the neighboring towns.
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