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Interlaken, though not too big in size, enjoys a beautiful location between two Alpine Lakes the Brienzsee and the Thun. Lying in the Bernese Highlands of Switzerland, Interlaken is a sight to behold and makes a superb tourist destination!

During the winter this place is even more spectacular as the snow covered white landscape acquires a magical white atmosphere. However, winter is a season not just for the eyes but also to be enjoyed in all sorts of physical activities.

Ski/Snowboard - The “Jungfrau winter sport region”, is one of the largest Snowboarding and skiing areas here. Including Kleine Scheidegg-Männlichen, Grindelwald First and Mürren-Schilthorn, it covers a large area. Entry doesn’t cost much. A day pass for adults is sFr. 62-/, for youth is 39-/ and for children are 24-/. Another skiing park’s name is Beatenberg-Niederhorn, where the slopes are less steep and the area a bit less daring. A day-pass here costs 35.-/ for adults and 17.-/ for children.

Sledging – sledging runs from different places are possible. One such run is from Faulhorn to Grindelwald.  A gondola cableway will carry you up to Grindelwald and then you have to make leftover journey – 2h-3/2h uphill on your own. However all this exercise will bear its fruit when you reach the peak. Picturesque views of the Alps await you there and then the ride downhill on your sledge is an adrenaline driven thrilling experience! If you are afraid of cableways then these runs are also accessible by bus- Bussalp-Grindelwald (8km), Eiger Run in Grindelwald (3km), Niederhorn-Beatenberg (7km), Suhlwald-Isenfluh and Habkern (4km).

Night sledding – the cost for night sledging is € 74. This money also includes payment for a dinner of swiss cheese fondue at a restaurant located at the end f this trail. This adventure is worth every penny you are paying for it and the best part is that you don’t need to be very fit for this either. However you do need to make your booking well in advance.

Cross-country skiing – if you are extremely fond of skiing and are also confident of our talent in this particular sport you may choose to go cross-country skiing! There are two tracks for cross-country skiing. One is in Habkern/Lombach and Beatenberg featuring beautiful scenery all along. The other is in Aeschiried near Spiez, where you can experience the beauties of Lake Thun.

Ice-skating – with winter also come the pleasure of spending hour after hour upon frozen crystal like ice! If outdoor skating seems too dangerous you can also go to the indoor ice-rink in Matten near Interlaken.

Swimming/Wellness – you can enjoy the pleasures of swimming in the deathly cold winter in The Bödelibad, which features an indoor pool of 25m dimensions. This facility also features a sauna, steam bath, whirlpool and more.

Located in Switzerland, this small city of Interlaken is a popular holiday destination as a base camp for outdoor sports and travel in the surrounding Bernese Oberland Alps. The city lures those tourists in winter who enjoy adventure sports and activities. There are various activities which can be enjoyed in Interlaken during winter. Some of these are:

Ski/Snowboard:
Interlaken takes pride in its skiing and snowboarding areas, the largest of which is the “Jungfrau winter sport region” which includes Kleine Scheidegg-Männlichen, Grindelwald First and Mürren-Schilthorn. Beatenberg-Niederhorn and Habkern are two smaller, family-friendly ski areas with easy lifts and slopes for beginners.

Sledging:
The slope from the Faulhorn to Grindelwald is the best one for those who enjoy sledging to the core. You can take the first gondola cableway from Grindelwald to start the 2h-2 1/2h uphill hike to the Faulhorn. Once you reach Faulhorn, you get to witness a breathtaking view of the Alps from the Faulhorn peak before you sledge down to Grindelwald for 15km. This route happens to be the longest sledging run in Europe. Apart from this run, there are several other choices like Bussalp-Grindelwald (8km), Eiger Run in Grindelwald (3km), Niederhorn-Beatenberg (7km), Suhlwald-Isenfluh and Habkern (4km).

Night sledding:
The cost for night sledding trips is € 74 and includes a swiss cheese fondue dinner in a restaurant at the end of the sled run. However, you need to make the bookings in advance.

Swimming/Wellness:
There is an indoor pool at the Bödelibad in Interlaken with a 25m swimming pool and a children’s pool. It also features facilities like sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, etc.

Cross-country skiing:
Tourists can enjoy cross-country skiing in Aeschiried near Spiez where you have a great view on the lake of Thun. Habkern/Lombach and Beatenberg also offer good options.

Ice-skating:
An indoor ice-rink is in Matten near Interlaken.
Tourists who wish to enjoy winter sports at Interlaken are advised to make their hotel bookings in advance as the city gets crowded during this season.

Since the 19^th century, a bunch of tourists have continued to flock the Interlaken City in order to enjoy the various attractions that are entailed there.  From the idealistic mountain views to occasional paraglider flying by, the Interlaken has become a popular spot for many tourists with some of them enjoying the never-ending recreational activities plus winter sports to the present date. In addition, families as well as back packers have not been left behind as there is a Jungfrau area to cater for their needs.

Having its location in between 2 great lakes with antique mountain resorts, Interlaken has attracted a large crowd of tourists to have sight views of the various cable car rides. The tourists arriving in Interlaken have no need to worry about being informed on any current affair as well as the available accommodations as there is a shopping street within the town centre; Hoheweg, where most of the offices dealing with tourist information reside. In addition, this same place is used to give the tourists detailed-updated advice on various issues.

Top Interlaken Sights
Due to its never-ending recreational activities, Interlaken has attracted a major number of tourists especially in the summer periods. With the summer playgrounds catering for all age brackets as well as sporting abilities, the residents plus the tourists are treated to a spectacular overview. There are hiking trails found in the mountains; sailing as well as swimming in the lakes and some lakeside pavements for those walking by and what a sight to behold. Jungfrau is one of the major landmarks around Interlaken giving a break taking backdrop to its residents in direct relation with Eiger and Monch mountains. If you require any gadget in form of sailing boats as well as paddle steamers all these are offered by Interlaken. The public park found there is filled with striking flowers as well as seating positions for its residents, where one can observe the superb mountains while seated in a comfy way.

Although known for its scenery as well as mountain related appeals, there is the presence of museums which have resulted to a broad increase of economy in Interlaken. One of the popular museums in Interlaken is the Tourist Museum which has boosted the tourism industry in a wide way. The Thun Art Museum is also located close to Interlaken although not very popular. The presence of miniature trains located at the model railway as well as the many teddy bears one can get hold of; have made the number of families visiting Interlaken increase in large numbers.

Major brilliant excursions ranging from Swiss cities up to the pretty mountain village are also found in Interlaken. This has made many tourists to enjoy taking daily trips e.g. in Basel, Lucerne and also Berne. In conclusion, there are also Beatus caves which feature underground lakes, waterfalls and several yester rock formations.