4 Days in Interlaken: Alpine Peaks, Lakes and Waterfalls

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πŸ“ Interlaken, SwitzerlandπŸ—“ 4 daysπŸ‘₯ Hikers, adventure seekers and families

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4Days
12Stops
4Meal tips
About Β£150-250 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Four days in the Bernese Oberland: the Jungfraujoch, the waterfalls of Lauterbrunnen, a Lake Brienz boat to Giessbach, and the car-free village of Grindelwald. A base for hiking and views. Check weather before going up high.

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Day by day

Charming Interlaken scene with historic buildings and autumn mountains.
1

Lauterbrunnen Valley

09:00

Train to Lauterbrunnen

A valley with 72 waterfalls.

πŸ“ Lauterbrunnen⏱ 30 minπŸ’· ~CHF 8
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10:00

Staubbach Falls and TrΓΌmmelbach Falls

Walk to Staubbach, then visit the glacial waterfalls inside the mountain.

πŸ“ Lauterbrunnen⏱ 3 hoursπŸ’· ~CHF 14
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πŸ’‘ TrΓΌmmelbach is closed in winter.
15:00

Wengen or MΓΌrren

Car-free villages with views.

πŸ“ Wengen⏱ 3 hoursπŸ’· ~CHF 20
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πŸ’‘ Take cable car.

🍽 Where to eat

dinnerRΓΆstiSwiss Β· $$
Aerial view of Interlaken, showcasing rivers, bridges, and architecture in Switzerland.
2

Jungfraujoch

08:00

Train to Jungfraujoch

The 'Top of Europe' at 3,454 m.

πŸ“ Jungfraujoch⏱ 7 hoursπŸ’· ~CHF 200
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πŸ’‘ Check the webcam first.
12:00

Ice Palace and Sphinx Observatory

Walk through ice tunnels and see the glacier.

πŸ“ Jungfraujoch⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· Included
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πŸ’‘ Take warm clothes.
18:00

Return to Interlaken

Rest.

πŸ“ Interlaken⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· Included
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πŸ’‘ Early nights are best.

🍽 Where to eat

lunchSwiss chocolate and snacksSwiss Β· $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Train to Jungfraujoch
Exterior of aged historical buildings located on street in alpine town near snowy mountain on cloudy day in Interlaken
3

Lake Brienz

10:00

Boat to Giessbach Falls

A funicular goes up to a hotel and waterfalls.

πŸ“ Giessbach⏱ 3 hoursπŸ’· ~CHF 30
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πŸ’‘ Free with Swiss Travel Pass.
14:00

Iseltwald village

A tiny village with a lakeside castle.

πŸ“ Iseltwald⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· Free
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πŸ’‘ Popular with K-drama fans.
17:00

Interlaken

Evening at the HΓΆheweg.

πŸ“ Interlaken⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· Free
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🍽 Where to eat

dinnerFondueSwiss Β· $$$
🎟 Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: Boat to Giessbach Falls
Stunning aerial view of Interlaken, showcasing Lake Thun and surrounding mountains under a dramatic sky.
4

Grindelwald First

09:30

Cable car to First

Walk to Bachalpsee lake.

πŸ“ First⏱ 5 hoursπŸ’· ~CHF 70
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πŸ’‘ Take a jacket.
15:00

Cliff Walk

A suspended walkway.

πŸ“ First⏱ 30 minπŸ’· Included
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πŸ’‘ For those with a head for heights.
18:00

Farewell dinner

Eat in Grindelwald.

πŸ“ Grindelwald⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~CHF 40
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchMountain restaurant lunchSwiss Β· $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 4Tickets and tours: Cable car to First

Good to know

✈️ Getting thereFly to Zurich or Geneva and take a 2-hour train.
πŸš† Getting aroundSwiss trains are punctual. A Swiss Travel Pass helps.
πŸ’· CurrencySwiss franc (CHF). Cards widely accepted.
πŸ—£ LanguageGerman. English is widely spoken.

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