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soaring over the swiss alps: first time in interlaken, switzerland 🪂
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items as a type-a travel maximalist i always curated packed itineraries to get the best bang for my buck – especially with only 2 days to spare in interlaken! hit the same natural highlights that i did in this adventure capital for outdoor enthusiasts for ...
find the full travel guide here: https://www.destination195.com/destinations/2-days-in-interlaken
find the full travel guide here: https://www.destination195.com/destinations/2-days-in-interlaken
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things to do in interlaken 🥾
good eats 🍫
things to do in interlaken 🥾
discover the top alpine adventures to embark on with 2 days in interlaken. following this list from the top down, explore one of the turquoise lakes flanking town on your first day and then train the other way to thun during your second!
the main commercial lane of interlaken, where you’ll find stereotypical souvenir shops, luxury watch designers, enticing swiss chocolatiers, and even a hooters—yes, seriously. ⌚
Höheweg
14 hectare plot with unobstructed views of the swiss alps—including the famous eiger, mönch, and jungfrau mountains—with paragliders landing on this expansive green field throughout the day 🌲
Höhematte Park
traveling around the turquoise alpine lake of tranquil brienzersee is a breeze using the fleet of four historic boats serving the public with daily routes ⛴️
Lake Brienz
45 minutes into your ride, the ferry will stop at iseltwald, which among other notable sights like seeburg castle offers the opportunity to visit the famous pier from the netflix series, crash landing on you 🏰
Iseltwald
sparkling down 14 stages from more than 500 meters, this picturesque waterfall offers a spectacular natural show.
disembark from the ferry to step back in time within the 19th-century grand hotel giessbach. take an immersive path up to the hotel behind the cascading water or ride the oldest funicular in switzerland still in its original state 💧
disembark from the ferry to step back in time within the 19th-century grand hotel giessbach. take an immersive path up to the hotel behind the cascading water or ride the oldest funicular in switzerland still in its original state 💧
Giessbach Falls
unlike more bustling tourist hubs, the picturesque streets and traditional chalets of brienz provide a glimpse into everyday life in the alps
the most romantic part is the fabled brunngasse, described as the “most beautiful street in europe” 🏡
the most romantic part is the fabled brunngasse, described as the “most beautiful street in europe” 🏡
Brienz
a lock managing the water level, with the underlying mechanism creating an epic wave that river surfers shred known as the "monster” by locals 🏄
Mühleschleuse
12th-century medieval castle built on a hill with a strategic defensive position—climb into each of the four towering turrets and enjoy the panoramic view over the town, aare river, and staggering mountains ⚔️
Thun Castle
lovely painting of knights on the underside of a wooden pavilion—following this walkway downhill brings you to obere hauptgasse, a quaint commercial lane with bars, boutiques, and cafes 🏇
Kirchtreppe
a lively gathering place for the local community and visitors alike—one of the most distinctive features is its two-level layout split into a lower level accommodating shops and the pedestrian pathway while the upper level consists of a covered sidew...
Obere Hauptgasse
if you weren’t already convinced that if you made the trek to interlaken, you might as well sign up for paragliding, the hundreds of gliders every day in the sky may change your mind 🪂
Paragliding Interlaken
good eats 🍫
everywhere i ate during my 2 days in interlaken. beginning at the top of the list and working your way down follows the order in which i hit each spot.
this vibrant counter service cafe reflects its namesake with pops of pistachio green decorating the premises—a welcoming outdoor lounge space to hang about while waiting for the brienzersee ferry 🌰
Bistro Pistache
among goodies like truffles, candies, and pralines, vanini swiss chocolate also offers delicious gourmet gelato combinations like the madagascar offering entailing vanilla, fior di latte, and hazelnut gelato on a hazelnut-covered cone dipped in 52% d...
Vanini Swiss Chocolate 1871
the local paragliding guides unanimously said i needed to eat at allanis corner to taste the best burgers in interlaken—and their special asllani's sauce will have you coming back for more!
they don’t take reservations, but I can attest that these classic beef burgers were absolutely worth the wait 🍔
they don’t take reservations, but I can attest that these classic beef burgers were absolutely worth the wait 🍔
Asllani's Corner