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Alpine Adventures in Interlaken, Thun & Brienz
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items From panoramic castle viewpoints to lakeside adventures, discover the exact natural highlights and experiences I hit for a first-time in Interlaken visit that balances iconic glacial views with alpine adrenaline 🏔️
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 🥾
where to eat in interlaken 🍫
things to do in interlaken 🥾
discover the top alpine adventures during 2 days in interlaken. explore the turquoise lake to the right of town on your first day then train the other way to thun.
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 ferries serving the public with daily routes ⛴️
Lake Brienz
45 minutes into your ride, the ferry will stop at iseltwald, which among 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 travel back in time inside the 19th-century grand hotel giessbach. walk up an immersive path to the hotel behind the cascading water or ride the oldest funicular in switzerland still in its original state 💧
disembark from the ferry to travel back in time inside the 19th-century grand hotel giessbach. walk up an immersive path 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 brunngasse, described as the “most beautiful street in europe” 🏡
the most romantic part is brunngasse, described as the “most beautiful street in europe” 🏡
Brienz
a lock managing the water level, the underlying mechanism creates an epic wave that river surfers shred known as the "monster” by locals 🏄
Mühleschleuse
12th-century medieval castle on a hill with a strategic defensive position—climb into the four towering turrets and enjoy panoramic views over the town, aare river, and staggering mountain backdrop ⚔️
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 cafés 🏇
Kirchtreppe
a lively gathering place for locals and visitors alike—one of the most distinctive features is the two-level layout split into a lower lane accommodating shops and the pedestrian pathway while the upper level consists of a covered sidewalk, or lauben...
Obere Hauptgasse
if you weren’t previously convinced that if you already made the trek to interlaken, you might as well sign up for paragliding, the hundreds of gliders floating in the sky every day might change your mind 🪂
Paragliding Interlaken
depending on the length of your trip and amount of transit, this pass could be a huge cost saver—and save you the headache of purchasing tickets every time you’re on the go. grants unlimited travel by train, bus, and boat, plus free admission to more...
Swiss Travel Pass
where to eat in interlaken 🍫
everywhere i ate during my 2 days in interlaken—working your way down follows the order in which i hit each of the best restaurants in interlaken.
this vibrant counter service café 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 try allanis corner to taste the best burgers in interlaken—and their special asllani's sauce will undoubtedly 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