Interlaken Travel Forum

I will be travelling to Interlaken for a couple of days from Zurich. I would appreciate tips on what to see, where to stay, an escape to Luzerne (probably), transport ( any cards that could be savers) etc., Dates - end of october. Thanks in advance for your help.

How much is it to visit?

I will be in switzerland for three days in the interlaken area? Do you guys know where I can buy the monthly half fare card (99 CHF one) in interlaken? I read that it gives 50% off for the whole trip to Jungfrau and pretty much pays for itself.

thanks

I plan to drive into interlaken in two weeks and was looking for a place to stay. I came across Murren/Wengen but read something like you cannot drive or park there... is that true? Where should I look to stay if I bring a car in and want to be able to park?

What areas can I drive to? If I am planning to take the train to Jungfrau, can I drive to the train station and find parking easily or should I try to find a hotel close to the train station?

thanks

I will be Interlaken in Sept and would like to find the easiest way to Trümmelbach Falls ?Are there direct buses or trains or is renting a car a better option? How far is it from Interlaken?
Thanks
Pete

We will be visiting Jungfrau in mid-August. My partner does not particularly care for cold temperature because we are from Southern California. Will the time spend during the train ride, Ice Caves, Observation buildings, etc be comfortable for an average person. How cold will it be if my partner remain inside?

Me and my husband are planning a trip to Interlaken via Basel (because there is a flight offer). Any advice are appreciated:

Our plans are:

Basel - 1 day
Interlaken - 2 days
Jungfrau - 1 day
Back to Basel then London

Does that sound reasonable? We are not young so would prefer to take it easy.

What would you suggest for the rail pass pls? I looked up the Swiss Rail site but am not sure if we should get the 50% off card instead.

What would you suggest when we stay at Interlaken?

Many thanks
Beck

Hi,
My friend and I are interested in hiking in Interlaken, we were wondering how long it takes by train to get from Zurich airport to interlaken?

On several websites I've read that there are special offers for parents travelling with children. I want more info pls re: Top of Europe and boat rides in Interlaken. Should I buy tickets before my arrival?

We will arrive in Zurich (from Rome) on Saturday morning at @9am. We hope to skydive in Interlaken that same day but we must be at Interlaken West station by noon. Is this possible? What railway/train should I take from Zurich airport? Should I book ahead? Are there student discounts?

ANy suggested companies to try for a skydiving experience?

We will have one night in Interlaken. What do you suggest we do (2 college students and a mom)?
Sorry about all of the questions but it's my first quick visit to Switzerland.

Thanks very much,
rmwhitt

Hi, it's me again.
I would like to clarify with VT members regarding these passes.
My wife and I (and 2-years daughter) will be travelling from Zurich Airport to Interlaken on 8th April to spend 6 nights there. We will be departing on 14th April to Zurich to stay in hotel there because our flight back to Singapore on the 15th April is at 12 noon, so we are afraid of missing the flight if we leave Interlaken on the 15th itself. Hence on the 15th morning, there will be 1 train ride from Zurich to airport.
In between the 6 days in Interlaken, 1 day will be for Jungfrau. The rest of the days (if the weather is not rainy), we will explore Interlaken, take boat rides and may be day trips to nearby places. Not really plan anything yet.
I was trying to calculate if getting a Swiss Pass or Swiss Flexi Pass is worth it for the two of us. But I got confused with how much I need to pay for the train from Interlaken to Jungfrau with the pass.... Anyone can help me clarify this?
Thanks a lot!

Hi,

Anyone know? I have been conned when booking apartment in london, hence once bitten twice shy. Hope everyone understand.

We are spending two nights in Interlaken, Feb. 20,21, with Saturday, Feb. 21 devoted to taking the Jungfraujoch railway trip. My question is can we wait to buy tickets when we arrive, in case we decide to postpone because of bad weather, or is it adviseable to buy tickets online at an earlier date because of crowding? Are these tickets reserved for certain days? Thanks.--Dennis

Hello,

We're trying to arrange a holiday home swap between ourselves and a family in the Interlaken Region.

We have a site, we have one week already promised to a German family but Interlaken is our first true love!

We need good solid advice on who to approach to help us advertise in the Interlaken Region to reach the right people.

We have tried the Tourist information without much joy, they sent us to the local newspapers to put an ad in, these cost as much as our camping fees last year!

Please help! We're getting to the crazy stage!

Happy to share our website details to show we're serious.

Marianne and Gilly

What would be the cheapest and quickest train to get from Geneva to Interlaken, and the best way to book the tickets in advance online or at the station.
Thanks

I am planning a one day trip from Geneva to Jungfrau via Interlaken. Can some one suggest me the budget option by train.

Dear readers,

I am planning to go for a 06-07 day trip to Switzerland during May 2009 with my wife.

a) I am hoping for scenery and mountains with flowers & water flowing and all that you do not find in the city. Is May the right time for that ? (spring time)

b) Planning to stay at Interlaken all the nights and then using the rail system to explore Switzerland. I will be landing by air in Zurich and thus will start the rail form there to interlaken and then from interlaken to all other places. What rail pass should i take. And is this a good option to explore, basically spending one day at diffrent places.

c) Any good budget accomadation in Interlaken with cooking facilities ?

d) Any other suggestions would be very helpful !

Best regards
Nadster

Hi

Myself, my wife and my folks are planning a trip to Switzerland on the 13th Feb 2009. We have got timeshare accom in Interlaken which we plan to use a a base for our 1 week holiday. We are looking for some help with our itinerary.

We are landing at Zurich airport and plan to hire a car for the week. We are South African so snow will be a first for us.. I'm keen to do a bit of snowboarding and my folks and wife will probably tabogon a bit. My wife and I are in our 20's and my parents are in their middle 50's.

Here's what I'm thinking.. If anyone could help to fill in the gaps or have alternatives that would be much appreciated:

Day 1: Zurich to Interlaken (explore Interlaken and recover from long haul)

Dat 2: Snowboarding/sledding somewhere near Interlaken (suggestions??)

Day 3: Zermatt (Drive to Täsch and then train up to Zermatt)

Day 4:

Day 5: Drive to Montreux (suggestions??)

Day 6: Drive to Lausanne (suggestions)

Day 7: Snowboarding/sledding somewhere near Interlaken (suggestions??)

Day 8: Interlaken to Zurich (early flight so nothing on this day)

We have done to Jungrfraujoch before so we won't do that again. We love scenic drives and little villages that are covered in snow. Big firplaces etc.. We are all quite fit and love walking as well.

Look forward to hearing some suggestions

Many thanks

hi ,
wht are the places to visit in interlaken . Wht should not be missed in interlaken

Hello,

I will be heading to Interlaken around the 2nd week of Sep, is there paragliding there? Any recommendations? I will also be going to Lucerne, so can you let me know where is better. also the nightlife seems dull, any local reccomendations??

Hi, I am travelling next week to Switzerland with my wife and children. I will be landing in Zurich and taking a train to Interlaken where I stay for 4/5 days.

Could anyone suggest me what ticket (one-way) I should buy to travel from Zurich to Interlaken?
I am planning to buy a 'Swiss Pass' for the next 4 days which also gives free tickets to my children. Is this a good choice or is there some other ticket I should buy for a family?

Finally, please suggest me a few nice places to see in and around Interlaken.

Thanks in advance.
-K

Hei everybody!

I am going to stay in Interlaken in the beginning of July (8th to 13th), and I am planning to go for a hike in the region. Grindelwald, Kleine Scheidegg and Jungfraujoch all seem like fantastic places to visit, but from what I have read, Niederhorn – Gemmenalphorn is fantastic too! Basically everything looks wonderful, and I have a hard time prioritizing. Does anyone have any suggestions?

And would you know of any nice place to be and watch the sunrise in the early morning? (probably everywhere :)

Thanks!

Hi! My family and I are planning a tour to Jungfrach via interlaken as part of a conducted tour. The itinerary calls for a two day stay at Interlaken on July Jul 18/19 with a day tour to Jungfrach on July 19. What kind of clothing aarrangements do we require since I am getting conflicting reports on the weather conditions at Jungfrach

Would like to spend some time in mountain areas like Jangfrau and Zermatt. Would like to know if I need water proof shoes and winter cloths. Visiting in June.

We are two 'over 60s' who have visited Zermatt twice (summertime) and loved it,but feel we should try another part of Switzerland in late September.We thought of Interlaken.The Jungfraubahn trip seems very expensive although the cost isn't a problem if it is really worth it.Last year we did St Moritz to Zermatt and really enjoyed the trip on the Glacier Express but it was a very long time to sit on a train.
We are not very fit so don't want to be changing trains too much.
If we do go to Interlaken is it better to fly to Geneva or Zurich.We will travel from there by train.

My husband and I recently returned from a fabulous trip to Switzerland, where we enjoyed the wonderful Swiss Rail system. This included the Golden Pass train, as well as the Berner Oberland Bahn, and the Jungfrau Bahn trains, going to the Shilthorn and Jungfrau peaks. When we were in Interlaken, we saw some gift shops selling models of these trains. Does anybody possibly know if there is anywhere I can order these trains from? It would make a fantastic 30th birthday gift for my husband!

Thank you,
Jennifer

I am planning to spend about 4 days in the Bernese Oberland region and I would like to visit
Kleine Scheidegg
Jungfraujoch
Lauterbrunnen
Wengen
Mürren
Grindelwald
Schynige Platte
I am not sure if its possible to visit and enjoy all sites in 4 day, would like to get some advice on this and see which once I should drop.

I would like to know which cities I should book my hotel in. I don’t prefer to move hotels every day on different cities but 2 nights in one place is fine.

Would appreciate your views and tips. Thanks

Hi,
Could some one please tell me if I should take the Speed tarins or should take the GoldenPass Route to get to Interlaken from Zurich?
Will the Swiss pass work on both trains and what will be the time diffrence?
Thanks.

Does anyone have any experience with the outdoor pageant that they put on in Interlaken each summer? Can you follow it if you don't know German? Is it a good use of time and money? Any hints on booking, seats etc would be helpful. Thanks

Hi there, I'm wondering if you can take that cable care from interlaken? How much does it cost and how long does is take to get to the top. Thank you. Any other tips you have on Interlaken,,, I'd really appreciate. I will be going there for the first time in Sept. I'm from Canada and it's my first time in Europe. I will also be visiting Paris and Munich!