Should I stay in Brienz or Interlaken?

Brienz is a nicer place to stay than Interlaken, but if you are particularly interested in Murren and around then it would be better to stay in Muerren (or Wengen or Grindelwald). Thousands of visitors go there every year on the trains (as well as cable car in the case of Muerren) without getting lost.



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Yes, yes, yes, Lake Brienz is worth a trip! Lake Brienz is a stunning lake with a beautiful watercolors – but there is more to do than just admiring it. You can enjoy so many different activities and beautiful places to visit at Lake Brienz which makes it one of the best places to visit in Switzerland.

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They're both very pretty lakes, but imo Brienz is the lovelier, especially if the weather is not so good. Brienz is a gprgeous green, and is even attractive in the rain; Thun is a vivid blue in the sunshine, but not so attractive in rain.

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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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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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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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Is the Swiss Travel Pass valid for boat cruises on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz? Yes, the Swiss Travel Pass is valid for boat cruises on Lake Brienz and Lake Thun.

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Stroll along the banks of lakes Brienz and Thun. In the Interlaken holiday region, nature lovers and keen walkers have every opportunity to explore the landscape at any time of year.

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The two lakes in the Bernese Oberland have each its own character. Lake Thun opens up to the northwest and has 3 castles on its shores. The other lake of Brienz with its emerald colour resembles a Norwegian fjord. It is located west of Interlaken and the larger one.

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Brienz, which is well-known as the village of carving has a long tradition in wood processing and to this day has a school for carving and violin-making.

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Cruising on Lake Brienz is covered with the Swiss Pass (no cost). From Interlaken Ost to Brienz is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

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Is the Swiss Travel Pass valid for boat cruises on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz? Yes, the Swiss Travel Pass is valid for boat cruises on Lake Brienz and Lake Thun.

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3 days is the perfect amount of time to spend in Interlaken. This will give you enough time to visit the iconic Jungfraujoch, try adventure sports, cruise the serene Lake Thun and chase waterfalls in Lauterbrunnen.

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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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Known as “The Top of Europe”, Jungfraujoch might just be the most beautiful place in Switzerland. It is definitely a 'must-see' for your Swiss holiday. Every turn you make in Switzerland is different, different language, however, the landscape, the villages are always very unique and BEAUTIFUL…

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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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