Is it better to stay in Interlaken or Zurich?

Zurich is much larger and esentially a business city - although in a pretty setting. Interlaken is a smallish town set between 2 lakes (syrprise) that gives eacy access to themuhc cuter towns up in them mountains and the rail up the Jungfrau.



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Visit the mountain towns of Grindelwald and Interlaken on a day trip from Zurich. As you travel to the mountains, learn about the Swiss Alps from an onboard, multilingual guide.

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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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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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Zurich hotels are cheaper but InterLaken seems well connected to all touristy spots.

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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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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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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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The route from Zurich to Interlaken via Lucerne offers breathtaking views and allows you to enjoy the stunning Swiss scenery. As you travel from Zurich to Interlaken via Lucerne, you'll have the opportunity to witness panoramic vistas of mountains, lakes, and charming Swiss towns along the way.

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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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There are local buses available and hotel guests generally get a visitors` travel card which allows free rides on buses and trains within Interlaken. Buses are convenient for connections to the satellite towns and villages or heading to the outskirts.

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If you are interested in summer activities then the best time to visit the Jungfraujoch will be between June and September. If you are interested in skiing or other winter activities, you can visit Jungfraujoch between February and March.

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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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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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