If you have a hankering for 1.5 hour tandem paragliding, then Interlaken, Switzerland is the right place for you to visit. You can immerse yourself in the Swiss culture of outdoor fun and activities, amongst the high mountains of the Alps. Try a scenic jet-boat ride on Lake Brienz and have the adventure of your life. For the laid-back, there is a free walking tour at Interlaken Swiss Food and Culture, where you can treat yourself to the wonderful experience. Tourists can also embrace the Monster Scooter tour from Interlaken and try rafting at River Lütschine to feel the awesome vibes. And if you’re wondering where to stay in Interlaken, there are plenty of amazing options available to you - from the cozy vacation rentals to lovely hostels. With your accommodation sorted, you’re ready to go out and explore this amazing town. Keep reading to learn more about the best things to do in Interlaken, Switzerland and start planning your trip now!
1. Try the 1.5-hour tandem paragliding experience with Twin Paragliding
If you’re looking for interesting Interlaken activities, consider a tandem paragliding experience. Tandem paragliding is twin-paragliding, where you have a guide or professional pilot to steer while you are suspended in front of the best view from atop. It is a must-try for the brave hearted and gung-ho, providing a quick rush of adrenaline. If you don’t have a fear of heights, you should be okay. This is safer than bungee jumping, and you get to glide from a high altitude and see the awesome view below and beyond, along with the skyline horizon. Trust me, this experience is unrivaled and you should not miss this chance should you be in Interlaken, Switzerland. With a certified pilot as your guide, you will feel safe and secure.
Twin Paragliding
Address: Hauptstrasse 36, 3800 Matten bei Interlaken, Switzerland
Website: Twin Paragliding
2. Take a scenic jet boat ride on Lake Brienz
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Wondering what to do in Interlaken? How about a scenic jet boat ride of Lake Brienz? Upon checking in to this tour, the captain will seat you in the boat and give a brief introduction. Then you will jet towards Iseltwald, a famous, picturesque fishing village. Along the way, they will provide you with interesting insights of Interlaken, its rich history and breathtaking landscape. Thereafter, you will head towards Giessbach Falls, a series of spectacular waterfalls for your eyes to behold. After a short stop, you will jet back to Bönigen, towards the mesmerizing Niesen summit.
Outdoor Interlaken
Address: Hauptstrasse 15, 3800 Matten bei Interlaken, Switzerland
Website: Outdoor Interlaken
3. Try a free walking tour with Interlaken Swiss Food and Culture
There is something for everyone in Interlaken. For the older generation, you can take a free and easy walking tour for the best Swiss food and culture. Switzerland is famous for its wide repertoire of chocolates and milk, amongst other foods. Chocolate connoisseurs would love Interlaken for their wide array of choices. One can also take a leisurely walk along the plains and absorb the surroundings with awesome vibes of Mother Nature. Food gourmands will love to experience new foods not found in their native land. Try scrumptious food cooked by designer chefs and for the well-heeled, try fine dining in a restaurant. There are a variety of cuisines here in Switzerland and there are various desserts too, like chocolate soufflé and chocolate cake. Speaking of chocolate, the Funky Chocolate Club is not to be missed if you’re known to have a sweet tooth.
Funky Chocolate Club Switzerland
Address: Jungfraustrasse 35, 3800 Interlaken, Switzerland
Opening times: Winter season/(October-April) - Closed on Mondays. Tue to Sat: 10 am to 6.30 pm. Sun: 10 am to 4pm. Summer season/(May – Sept) - Open daily: 10 am to 8 pm.
Website: Funky Chocolate Club
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4. Experience a Monster Scooter Tour
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Monster Scooters are different from regular scooters, as they are powered. Some biking experience is required, as you need to balance on just 2 big wheels. Monster Scooter tours are a fantastic way to see the Swiss Mountain view with your loved ones and friends. With wide tires and handlebar brakes, these scooters are very stable and user-friendly. This guided evening tour begins in the small mountain village, where you take a mountain cable car high into the alpine meadows, before descending through the forest on the approximately 40-minute scooter ride. This is an experience for the outward bound. Most scooters allow the rider to sit, but this one is special - you need to stand to get a better view of the scenery in front of you. Scootering saves energy for the lazy ones, who love to see the forests and country without sweating it out. Hence, you know you’ll be in for a relaxing, fun and enjoyable experience.
Interlaken Monster Scooter Tour
Address: Hauptstrasse 15, 3800 Matten bei Interlaken, Switzerland
Price: 59 USD
Duration: 2.5 hr including transport. (3.5 with fondue dinner).
Website: Monster Scooter Tour
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5. Try rafting at River Lütschine
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Rafting is a fun sport at River Lütschine. You will get a briefing before the trip down the river so that you are safe while having a great time. Always wear your safety vests and be prepared to get wet. It would be ideal that you know how to swim prior, but the safety vests should do just as well. Be prepared for bumps here and there, as you descend swiftly down the rushing river. This promises to be an adrenaline rushing activity that you won’t forget.
Rafting at River Lütschine
Address: Hauptstrasse 15, 3800 Matten bei Interlaken, Switzerland
Price: 106 USD
Website: Outdoor Interlaken
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6. Seek some thrill at Seilpark Interlaken (from USD 47.0)
Seilpark is one of Interlaken’s most famed adventure parks, offering rope swing courses and several other fun activities, amidst leafy woodlands of this Swiss town. The facility’s 9 rope courses and more than 120 challenges make it a wholly interesting experience for beginners and experts alike. While the place is good enough to spend an entire day, you can also have ample fun in two-three hours. The professional guides here do a great job of briefing and assisting, so you need not worry about safety either. The park is located about 15 minutes’ walking distance away from Interlaken West train station and you can also couple this adventure with some nature exploration and picnics in the forest. This one’s all about balancing the tightrope of skill, adventure, and fun, so don’t miss out on it!
Seilpark High-Ropes Adventure Park Admission in Interlaken
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
7. Admire stunning views from Höhematte Park
If you thought good things don’t come for free, think twice. With its shaded walkways, flower-fringed landscaping, and gorgeous views of the snow-capped Swiss Alps, Höhematte Park is easily one of the best Interlaken attractions. It is located in the heart of the town and is frequented by scores of locals and tourists alike. While summer time (June - August) is ideal for sunbathing and other activities (paragliding and picnicking) amidst a spectacular setting, ice skating can be enjoyed during winter time (December - February). Although the park is a superb outing spot at any time of the year, spring season (March - May) is an especially rewarding time, with flowers in full bloom adding a pleasing, kaleidoscopic vibe to it.
Höhematte Park
Address: 3800 Interlaken, Switzerland
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
Price: free
8. Get a picture clicked with the Statue Of Yash Chopra
Renowned Indian film-making supremo, late Yash Chopra, had a true fondness for Switzerland’s breathtaking landscape and managed to capture it very well as a backdrop in the various films he directed during his lifetime. As a way to celebrate Chopra’s contribution to increasing the country’s popularity among the Indian diaspora, he has been honoured with a 350 kg (770 lb) bronze statue that stands in Interlaken’s Kursaal Garden (right next to Höhematte Park). The statue was erected on the director’s 85th birth anniversary in May 2016 and attracts movie buffs, including prominent movie stars, by the hordes for pictures and selfies. You too can head there and check out the beautiful statue wherein the director can be seen standing against a camera, a pose he is popularly associated with.
Statue Of Yash Chopra
Address: Höheweg 71, 3800 Interlaken, Switzerland
9. Take your kids to Jungfrau Park Interlaken
Jungfrau Park Interlaken is easily amongst the best Interlaken points of interest if you’re visiting with kids. A brainchild of Swiss author Erich von Däniken, the park is an astronaut and dinosaur inspired theme park, boasting eight pavilions, including Orient Pavillion (based on the idea that aliens built Giza’s Great Pyramid), MegaStones Pavilion (that aliens were behind the building of England’s Stonehenge), Panorama Kugel (exhibits many of von Däniken’s works), and several others. However, do note that the park opens seasonally, so time your visit accordingly. Else, Mysty Land, a play centre for kids, located at the same location remains open year-round.
Jungfrau Park Interlaken
Address: Obere Bönigstrasse 100, 3800 Matten bei Interlaken, Switzerland
Website: Jungfrau Park Interlaken
Opening hours: Wed - Sun: 1pm - 6pm (closed on Mon & Tue)
Price: 22 USD onwards
10. Pump up the adrenaline with helicopter skydiving (from USD 481.93)
Switzerland is the perfect location for some thrilling activities, including tandem paragliding, jet boat rides, and kayak tours. Making it into this list is helicopter skydiving that is touted to be amongst the most rewarding and thrilling experiences here. Bonus points for providing a birds’-eye-view of the scenic locale! Each diving session is an assisted one and lasts about two hours, wherein visitors freefall from a height of about 5000 m (15,000 ft). Afterwards, you’ll even be rewarded with a skydiving certificate to flaunt! While skydiving gear and other essentials are provided by tour companies, you’ll be expected to wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and footwear.
Interlaken: Helicopter Skydiving 2-Hour Experience
Duration: 2 hour
11. Take a tour of Rugenbräu Brewery
Rugenbräu, a family-owned brewing facility, is more than 150 years old and is among the best breweries and distilleries in Interlaken. Its excellent guided tours are about two hours long and do a great job of familiarizing visitors with Rugenbräu’s brewing and distillation process, stages of production, and other interesting tidbits, followed by a free sampling of some of their beers, whiskeys, and gins. These group tours begin at 4pm and are limited to 20 participants at a time. While most of these public tours are offered in English, those in German can also be arranged.
Rugenbräu Brewery
Address: 40 Wagnerenstrasse Matten b. Interlaken, 3800, Switzerland
Website: Rugenbräu Brewery
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 8am - 12pm, 1:30pm - 6pm; Sat: 9:30am - 4pm (closed on Sun)
Price: 13 USD
12. Soak in some art and culture at Kunsthaus Interlaken
Celebrating Bernese Oberland’s rich art and culture scene, Kunsthaus Interlaken is possibly among the best outing spots for art and culture admirers. It boasts an art gallery displaying works of several Swiss artists and also hosts workshops, talks, musical concerts, and theatre performances that are greatly enjoyed by visitors. There are also some children-specific activities that the centre regularly organizes. So, check out their official website for details and take your kids for a day of learning as well as fun.
Kunsthaus Interlaken
Address: Jungfraustrasse 55, 3800 Interlaken, Switzerland
Website: Kunsthaus Interlaken
Opening hours: Wed - Sat: 2pm - 6pm; Sun: 11am - 5pm (closed on Mon & Tue)
Price: 5 USD onwards
13. Spend a day exploring the Swiss countryside (from USD 777.46)
There’s no dearth of stunning experiences in Switzerland and a day trip exploring the countryside is no different. And plenty of tours are available for you to enjoy the delights of the Swiss countryside. These tours typically kick off with an exploration of the villages - Aeschi and Kandersteg, where you’ll tour through a Swiss dairy farm sampling authentic Swiss dairy product) as well as one of the five Swiss Riccola herb gardens. This is followed by gondola rides through Öschinen, Blue, and Thun lakes that flow amidst craggy rocks, lush jungles, and towering trees, making for an entirely delightful sight. You can even venture through the forests if you like, and click plenty of Instagram-worthy pictures!
Interlaken Private Tour: Blue Lake & Öschinen Lake
Duration: 1.0 day
14. Check out the beautiful Schloss Interlaken
Once an Augustinian monastery, Schloss Interlaken (Interlaken Castle) is one of the most important centres of religious, historical, and political chronicles in town. Today, it functions as a complex that houses a chapel, government offices, and sprawling gardens that can be accessed by visitors (with restrictions, especially around the office buildings). This complex is within a walking distance from Höhematte Park, so you can easily plan the two outings in a single day.
Schloss Interlaken
Address: Schloss 1, 3800 Interlaken, Switzerland
15. Kayak through the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz (from USD 127.37)
Kayaking tours are yet another fantastic experience to have in Interlaken. You shall be properly briefed by professional guides about managing your kayaks and other necessary skills and only then sent off on your tour. These can also be facilitated to become unassisted tours, which is ideal for those who want to spend a romantic time with their partner, enveloped in the quietude, serenity, and beauty of Lake Brienz. Tours chaperoned by guides are also available. While all necessary gear (life jackets, neoprenes, and more) are provided by the tour company, you’re recommended to carry a change of clothes and anything else you may require for this outdoor activity.
Interlaken: Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz
Duration: 3.0 hour
Interesting Interlaken
Interlaken in Switzerland is a beautiful place not to be missed when you visit this amazing country. There are many activities and adventures for the outward bound type, but for the more laid back, there are also relaxing and less strenuous ways to enjoy the scenery and culture with your family and friends. Enjoy your trip and remember to snap some photos for posterity, so that you can show your grandchildren what you did on your amazing vacation in Interlaken.
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