8 days in Interlaken Itinerary

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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Interlaken: Mt Pilatus (in Kriens), Lucerne (Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, &more) and Zurich (Lake Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse, &more). There's much more to do: stroll through Harderkulm, take in the dramatic scenery at Lauterbrunnen Village, hit the slopes at Grindelwald-First, and look for all kinds of wild species at Maennlichen.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Interlaken tour planner.

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major aiports are Zürich Airport, Bern Belp Airport and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport. July in Interlaken sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C at night.