Is it better to stay in Interlaken or Lauterbrunnen?

You will obviously have come to the area to see the magnificent mountain scenery...so stay in Lauterbrunnen where you will actually be in the middle of it all. Interlaken is not in the Alps and is best used as a transport hub. If you should get bored, which you won't, then Interlaken is only a 2 minute train ride away.



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They both have good vantage points. Lauterbrunnen has a more vertical walled valley with all the waterfalls and the higher mountains overhead. Grindelwald is a more open valley with views to the mountains on both sides. If you stay in Lauterbrunnen it's only a short train ride to Grindelwald.

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I stayed in Lauterbrunnen for a couple of days, but I know some people might not have that much time in their itinerary. Switzerland is pretty expensive to visit, after all. If all you have is one day in Lauterbrunnen, I am confident that will be a day well spent – and one filled with gorgeous scenery.

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Murren and Grindelwald are two small, car free villages that are often offered as good suggestions for where to base yourself in Switzerland.

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In Lauterbrunnen, you'll see waterfalls galore, snowy peaks, and clouds so close you could almost reach out and touch them. When you envision Switzerland, you probably think of a place similar to Lauterbrunnen -- a mystical land of snow, water, towering trees, and crisp air.

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Things to do in Interlaken: visit Brunngasse, the most beautiful street in Europe. The Brunngasse was once voted the most beautiful street in Europe and is located just a stone's throw away from Interlaken. Makes for an excellent thing to add to your 'things to do in Interlaken' list!

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Take A Look At These 8 Most Beautiful Villages In Switzerland
  • Wengen. This charming Swiss village at the base of Jungfrau Mountain has beautiful views, friendly locals and delicious food. ...
  • Crans-Montana. ...
  • Grindelwald. ...
  • Lauterbrunnen. ...
  • Guarda. ...
  • Andermatt. ...
  • Spiez. ...
  • Interlaken.


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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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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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One day is just enough time to take in the highlights, but planning ahead is essential if you want to fit everything in. Here are some ideas for how to spend one day in Interlaken. Spend the morning enjoying views of Jungfrau from the top of Harder Kulm, which lies just north of town.

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