Interlaken
Switzerland
- Safety rating
- 8.7/10
- Best time to visit
- June to September is best for hiking and adventure sports, while winter draws skiers to nearby Grindelwald and Wengen.
- Population
- 0.0M
Overview
Wedged between two alpine lakes beneath the towering Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks, Interlaken is Switzerland's adventure capital. It's the launchpad for paragliding, skydiving, and the cogwheel railway up to the 'Top of Europe' at Jungfraujoch.
Top attractions
Ride the railway to Jungfraujoch, explore the Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald valleys, and try paragliding over the lakes.
Getting around
The town is walkable, with trains, buses, and cable cars connecting to the surrounding peaks and villages.