How many days do you need in Interlaken?

Two days in Interlaken is doable, but 3 days is perfect. In two days, you can take a scenic train or cable car ride to the top of a mountain, hike or bike through the stunning countryside, or enjoy water sports on the picturesque lakes.



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Two days in Interlaken gives you time to explore the lakeside town, enjoy outdoor activities, and take a day trip to the Swiss Alps. In order to maximize your time, look for tours that include hotel pickup and lunch for the best value and be sure to book ahead, especially in peak season.

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The choice is yours! Interlaken is more like a transport hub and it's also a larger town so it has more choices of shops and restaurants just to browse. Grindelwald is a scenic village (still with enough restaurants and some shopping) that is much more scenic than Interlaken.

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June to August: The best time to visit Interlaken is during the summer, from June to September. The temperature lingers around a pleasant 18°C to 20°C. It is the perfect time for aimless walks, trekking, mountaineering and adventure activities.

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Interlaken is where those seeking a thrill go. It's known as the adventure capital of Switzerland and adrenaline junkies are sure to love it. Whether you're into river rafting or canyoning, skydiving or bungee jumping, you'll find your particular rush here.

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TIP: If you only have one day for Interlaken and don't know where to start or don't feel like planning everything, there are also nice day tours that you can consider instead. The most popular tours depart either from Zurich or from Lucerne and visit Interlaken and Grindelwald on the same day.

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Interlaken itself is small and walkable, and so are all the other towns. You might want to consider staying higher up in the mountains though. Public transport is excellent and will get you everywhere.

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You can get to the top of Switzerland's Jungfrau mountain in one of the most scenic journeys of your entire Swiss visit, while on the same big day you can find time for several easy hikes and scenic rides by train and cable car, enjoying some of the world's finest sights, walking Grindelwald's glacier gulch, and ...

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Head out on this 4.4-mile point-to-point trail near Grindelwald, Bern. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 14 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

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Best places to visit near Interlaken
  • Milibachfall & Brienz Aussichtspunkt. Milibachfall is a beautiful waterfall overlooking lake Brienz. ...
  • Iseltwald. ...
  • Giessbachfalls. ...
  • Hiking at Schynige Platte. ...
  • Handeckfallbrücke & Furka Pass. ...
  • Lauterbrunnen. ...
  • Grindelwald. ...
  • Rosenlaui & the glacier.


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Discover the heart of the Swiss Alps on a full-day tour to the idyllic Bernese Oberland. Explore the Jungfrau region and enjoy a scenic train ride between the resorts of Grindelwald and Interlaken.

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Safety overview Interlaken is generally very safe to walk around at night, even if you're a solo female traveler. The city is well-lit and locals are generally respectful and mindful. There is also great transportation system if you need to go places and less comfortable walking alone.

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The Jungfrau 'Top of Europe' requires a surcharge and in the high season a seat reservation (5 CHF) might be required. Swiss Travel Pass gives you a 100% Discount for the journey from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen/Wengen and Grindelwald.

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To get to Grindelwald First by car, follow the road from Interlaken to Wilderswil, and take a left turn at Gündlischwand. Grindelwald is situated at the end of the road, making it easy to find. The drive from Interlaken takes approximately 30 minutes.

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You do however need to buy a cable car ticket to reach First mountain station, or hike up from Grindelwald to First. The trail is via the Eiger Ultra Trail and is a pretty much straight uphill hike for 7.4 km.

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Luzern is more comfortable, old money and beautiful setting on the lake. Interlaken is closer to the big mountains, hiking, etc. I prefer Interlaken, but Luzern is more comfortable for first time to Switzerland. I would not want to spend 4 hours on the train to commute from one to the other however.

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Just like the rest of Switzerland, Interlaken is expensive even by European standards. Hotels and restaurants are all pricey, although quality tends to be high.

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