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I have seen pictures and this hike looks amazing! But unfortunately I can't find a lot of information about the length or level of difficulty of the hike. Our time in Interlaken is very limited so I want to do as much of the planning now as I can so we don't waste any time. We will be there the first week in June.

Hello!
We would like to go to Jungfrau on Saturday 1st June due to an special offer for Spanish people but with this offer is compulsary to make the reservation on-line and then print the tickets in paper (it is not possible to buy the tickets at the station).
We have contacted the hotel but they have told us it is not possible to do it at the hotel.
As weather predictions can vary a lot from one day to another, it is complicated to reserve it before leaving home.
So, could anybody inform us about if there is any place at Interlaken where we could book and print the tickets or how could we solve the problem?
Thanks.

Hello,
in some cities/towns I saw advertisements of photographers in the main streets. Does anyone know is there something like that in Interlaken? We would like to order a 1 hour photo session in that region. Do any agancies in Interlaken have such service?

I am trying to book a train ticket from Zurich to Interlaken however, the website is only giving me dates with no times. Can you buy a roundtrip ticket and use that ticket at whichever time you'd like?

Hi,

We'll be traveling by car through Germany and Switzerland and want to stay in the car-free village of Murren. Any suggestions on where we can leave the car safely (and inexpensively) for 2 nights?

Thanks very much.

Cathy

Please help. I have listed my itinerary above. Wish to spend 3 days in Interlaken as our hub for day trips of Berner Oberland region including Grimmelwald, Murren, Jungfraugh Top of World trip. Then to Paris from Interlaken Ost on morning of 30.08.2013. I am confused about which transportation tickets are best and most economical that will accommodate our needs. Two adults traveling together at all times. I have been looking at Swiss Pass, Point to Point Tickets, Transfer tickets, Berner Oberland passes and I am totally confused. Any help and guidance will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your kind consideration.

Are Interlaken & surrounding areas super crowded when the festival is in town in June each year?

i'm thinking of going there with train, but both of my friend who had been there suggest me to go by car, since i can stop along the way, where the view is beautiful. any suggestion?

I plan to be in Bern in the middle of March. How far a drive is it to Interlaken? Are most of the roads cleared of snow, and what are the general snow conditions during that time? Is it safe to drive deeper into the mountains.
I don't know anything about this area, so I appreciate any information. Thanks.

I plan to travel to Interlaken nxt wknd but no idea about the weather there - is it good to travel this season??i am already in basel and will be for another 2 weeks only.i will only be sightseeing.intend to stay at interlaken for a day- i had no idea about Grindelwald n Jungfrau unless i read in this forum - is it advisable to go there too in this season??which is a better place to stay interlaken or grindelwald??any suggestions - am looking for a decent accomodation which is not too pricey. I have casual sports shoes on me - will it b ok or is boots a requirement??if so is there an option to hire the same coz i am there only for a day?? how should i plan my day if ...say i reach there by 11:30 am and will be there until 3:00 p.m nxt day... pls advice.

I have 4 days in Switzerland, travelling from Paris towards Milan. The only reason I want to go to Zurich is to visit Rhine Falls, and the rest of the time I want to spend in and around Interlaken. I've excluded Berne and Geneva because I was told that it is a commercial city (unless I want to visit the UNO building). Can somebody suggest must see places for the rest of the 3 days in Interlaken.

we have travelled to interlaken a couple of times by train via basel but am now having doubts whether this is the quickest route. would it be better to travel by tgv from Paris to Bern and chnge for interlaken or continue as we have ie Paris via Basel. Any views much appreciated.

I am trying to identify where I would go to sledge near Interlaken. I would like go sledging during the day. I think there are many destinations and getting clear information about one of them is very difficult. Is there any suggested destinations near Grindelwald, Männlichen, in the Jungfrau region? I would like to take and easy train to a destination where I can enjoy the day and sledge. I see all types of opportunites but no clear direction on how to get from Interlaken to a resort of some type where I can pay etc. I found this site: jungfrau.ch/en/tourism/exper... It is very confusing. I think there are lots of places to go. If I chose one, then I go here: jungfrau.ch/en/tourism/trave... - trying to figure out which stations to use to go to these sledding destinations is impossible. Then where do I go when I get to the station? Please help! If there are suggested close destinations for a variety of winter activities that is easy to get to I would appreciate any help!

Hi. Can I buy a single trip (return) ticket to the Jungfrau - Top of the World station in Interlaken, or do these have to be purchased before travelling to Switzerland? If so, where can I purchase the necessary ticket or tickets and do they have to be pre-reserved? Many thanks.

Hello from Brazil! I´ll be in Interlaken in March next year, I would like to know if i can go to the TOP OF EUROPE or the the weather will not help me. Is it possible to have a good time in March. Thanks.

Hi all! For a first time lone Europe visitor how easily I can reach Paris in evening starting Interlaken in morning. Better route is thru Berne or Basel. Can I purchase tickets to Paris at Interlaken Railway stn or how. Regards and thanks in advance, Ashok

can anyone recommend a holiday rental - 2 bd apartment in or near Interlaken ie Matten. We have stayed in a 1 bed apart for last two years in Matten and would thoroughly recommend it but we are hoping to travel with brother in law and wife in 2013

I am planning for few days in interlaken and Zermatt in the first week of October. My plan is to go to Interlaken (and surrounding areas) and from there to Zermatt. Considering the weather unpredictability, I am not pre-reserving any hotel for the flexibility to travel. Wanted to have your guidance on the best way to search for accomodation under this senario. 1. I would require a Single occupancy room with private bathroom with breakfast walkable from train station in Interlaken (Or Lauterbrunnen or Wengen) and Zermatt – I need very basic arrangement and my budget is around 60 USD / Day. Since I will not have any pre-reservation and will have a large strolly, request if somebody can guide me the route / walking direction from these stations to someplace where I can get few such Hotel/Hostel/Chalet/apartment to choose from. Additionally it would be really helpful if you can suggest some names of the accommodations as well ( went through some sites , but not exactly easy to take decision based on that). 2. What is the best way to move in and around the places within interlaken and Zermatt – Are Conducted site-seeing tours available or better to do it on my own through Public Transport like Bus and Trains (I am not renting a car or bike or Cycle etc.) - Any guidance on the same will be really nice. Best Regards, SK

Hello, I am taking a train from Salzburg (Austria) to Zurich HB Station on August 5, 2012. Then onwards we are planning to leave for Niederried were our Apartment is based. After looking at the Eurorail & Rail Europe website, they have advised two different routes. One via Spiez & other Bern. If I take the Route Via Bern then the itinerary shows 4 changes in the route & via Spiez shows only 1 change to Interlaken. We have a Swiss pass for 8 days, could anyone please suggest a best and least stoppage route to Niederried as we have too much of luggage with us. Cheers!

I'm planning to travel from July 5 ,dubai-Zurich -inter laken-Milan-Venice-Rome-Dubai 5,with my hubby, 2 & half year old boy.It would b grateful if somebody can advice me on climate ,dress to b taken n most important ,is KFC, MC Donalds available everywher?Heard food very expensive,please advice

My wife and two kids who are in their 20's will have 12 hours in Interlaken. We will be there from 10 Am to 10 Pm. I was planning on doing a Flying Wheel bike tour in Interlaken. They offer one that is just a few hours around Interlaken and then a full day tour to Lauterbrunnen. Finally, I read about going to Grindelwald and talking the tram up to First, coming down 1/2 way on a zip line and then a scooter down the rest of the way and that sounds like a lot of fun. However, I won't have time to do both Lauterbrunner and Grindelwald. Here is my question, for those of you from the area or who have been there. With kids in their 20's would you: 1) Spend 1/2 day at Grindelwald/First and then do the afternoon short bike tour of Interlaken. 2) Do the long bike tour of Lauterbrunner and then just walk around Interlaken and skip Grindelwald? 3) Something else, I am open, but we can't get to Interlaken before 10Am and we have to be on a 10Pm train out of Interlaken. We are leaving our bags at the train station, as I read they have lockers. Thank you for your help.

hi i had visited an art and craft shop in interlaken last year and i want to contact the owner by email / phone...this shop was once that sold very nice pieces of hand made metal curios...there were birds / dragon flies etc. it was all for home decor. i forget the name and also the name of the owner who had given me his card but i have misplaced it. can anyone be of help ? this is close to the jungfrau hotel and if you come from the station towards jungfrau hotel, its on the left of the road. help please !

I am thinking about visiting Interlaken, Thun and Spiez. However i am not sure about the best time of the year to visit this area. I would like to see some snow in the mountains but don't feel prepared to go in plain winter (december, january) Can anyone advice me?

I have 3 or 4 nights to spend in Switzerland during a 3 week Europe trip. I will be coming to Switzerland from Paris. I heard you can get a "Snow'n'rail" pass from the Zurich train station so I was thinking I could take a train from Paris to Zurich, get a snow'n'rail pass and then go snowboarding for a day or two nearby Zurich in Flumserberg. Doing this would give me more time to see Zurich (haven't had the time to research if there's much to do in Zurich yet) Or should I go to Interlaken for 2 nights instead and spend 1 day/night in Zurich? If so, what is the best way to get there from Paris? Lastly, is it possible to rent snowboarding clothes/gear on top of the board? I don't want to carry lots of extra clothes/gear during the rest of my trip.

My family of three adults hoping to visit interlaken for the first time. We're hoping to arrive in Basel on 10th April and be visiting there for 4days Advice on purchasing cheaper rail fares from Basel to Interlaken and Attractions to visit around the area will be greatly appreciated

We are looking to take our Honeymoon in Interlaken. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to stay, things to do?

I'll be going up to Jungfraujoch and the surrounding area during my trip in early October. Is it necessary to wear hiking boots if I'm just planning to sightsee? What will the temperature be like during this time of the year?

I'll be visiting Ibterlarken in October. Where I come from, winter wear are expensive. Any advice where I can purchase good and affordable winter wear such as coats, jackets and windbreakers in Interlarken?

Hello, we are coming to Switzerland next month. We have rented a vacation home in Goldswil near Interlaken. We have arranged a family gathering for a maximum of 30 people for Saturday September 24, 2011. Can you suggest some restaurants for catering our event? Thanks in advance. Best regards. Pam Räss

Hi a trip to Lucerne cannot be missed in early Sept.. My wife and I plan to take a cogwheel or cable car to Mt Pilatus and take a boat round tour from Lucerne to Alpnachstad. Could anyone tell me a day pass covering the cost of cogwheel or cable car and a round boat tour from Lucerne to Alpsnachstad and back to Lucerne? What is the price for two? Any other cost effective means to cover above sights? Many thanks!