Things to see and do Interlaken

The Jungfraujoch: top of Europe! Imagine reaching Europe's highest railway station at 3,454m. The view from the summit is breathtaking! An unmissable excursion awaits you. Plan to live the experience intensely using the Eiger Express cable car (open since December 2020) or opt for the traditional route by train. The Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe, a Unesco Alpine World Heritage Site, is the pride of the region. For over a hundred years, this train has been linking towns on the plains to this observation deck, which is truly enthroned in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Up there, it's another world, one of eternal snow, perpetual cold (bring warm clothes!) and almost constant sunshine. It's hard to believe just how much titanic work went into making this line carved out of the mountain possible.

Incredible activities not to be missed on the summit:

The Jungfraujoch site houses a research laboratory for geology, climatology, physics, meteorology and astronomy. On site, you can sample chocolate or try your hand at snowtubing down the Snow Fun Park run on tires (May to October).

The Jungfraujoch observatory. Once you've reached the 3,454 m summit, the observatory is a real attraction! In addition to views of the entire surrounding Alpine chain, the circular walkway features a gallery of ice with sculpted animals, a 360° panoramic screen replicating the view from the summit, a collection of miniatures, restaurants and various observation terraces, including the glacier plateau - the ideal place to take photos with the Swiss flag and the longest glacier in the Alps: the Aletsch glacier.

The Ice Palace, lining the old galleries dug out by mountain guides, invites you to discover ephemeral works of art such as an eagle, a penguin... A special and unusual dimension for an art gallery made of ice.

The footpath to the Mönchsjoch hut. This is the one you absolutely must take, equipped with good hiking boots, to get away from the noisy crowds rushing to take selfies at the summit. Even in summer, the route is snow-covered, but it is marked and tamped by the hut keeper, the ultimate goal of this 45-minute hike. Beware: hiking at this altitude requires a lot of energy! Walk slowly to save your energy.

Located in the heart of Interlaken, just a stone's throw from the bus station, this tourist office provides all the help you need to plan your stay. Here, the welcome is excellent and you will be advised with care: choice of excursions, visits not to be missed on the spot and in the region, programme of festivities, small restaurants to be discovered, timetables of tourist trains... The numerous brochures will be very useful for your journey.

In the heart of the city of Interlaken stands this small, soothing and unexpected park: a Japanese garden. Created in 1995 by a landscape architect from the Japanese twin town of Otsu, this Japanischer Garten is the first in Switzerland. In this small space, a beautiful harmony emerges between minerals and plants. A nice walk in a gentle place, which symbolizes the friendship between the two cities, Interlaken and Otsu. To be visited in spring to enjoy the colours of the season.

This is a museum for the whole family! In this playful place, you can follow the development of tourism in the region over the last 200 years on three floors. The presentation is made in a humorous way. You will discover the custom of the Kiltgang, or night visit of young boys to young girls, with compulsory passage through the window. Apparently typical of the canton of Bern, the custom seems to have been exported widely!

How about a trip to the land of the edelweiss after a short train ride from Wilderswil to experience all the Swiss traditions? Once you've reached the Schynige Platte, take a stroll through the alpine garden to admire the richness of the alpine flora such as azaleas and narrow-leaved gentian, or enjoy a hike on the ridges to admire the surrounding peaks. The trails offer breathtaking views! A favourite place where nature pierces us with its beauty.