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Interlaken and the Jungfrau travel guide

Adventure sports, lakes and the Top of Europe

Interlaken between its two lakes. Photo: Rectilinium, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

1h 30mflight from London
ZRHnearest main airport
12° in Julwarmest month
-8° in Jancoolest month

Interlaken sits between two turquoise lakes, Thun and Brienz, below the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. It's the base for the Jungfraujoch railway to the 'Top of Europe' and for pretty valleys such as Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald.

It's also one of Europe's adventure capitals, with paragliding over the town, canyoning and skydiving.

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What Interlaken is known for

  • Jungfraujoch

    Europe's highest railway station.

  • Lauterbrunnen

    72 waterfalls in one valley.

  • Paragliding

    Land in the town centre.

  • Two lakes

    Boat trips on Thun and Brienz.

Top things to do in Interlaken and the Jungfrau

  1. 1

    Jungfraujoch

    The train to the Top of Europe.

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  2. 2

    Lauterbrunnen Valley

    Staubbach and Trümmelbach falls.

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  3. 3

    A paragliding flight

    Tandem flights with an instructor.

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  4. 4

    Grindelwald First

    The Cliff Walk and mountain carts.

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Where to stay in Interlaken and the Jungfrau

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Best time to visit Interlaken and the Jungfrau

Best value: Mar–Apr, Jun, Sep–Oct. June to September for hiking and lakes; December to March for skiing.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 1h 30m from London to ZRH, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?

Trains link the lakes and valleys. Mountain railways and cable cars go up.

Airport transfer to Interlaken

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Good to know

  • Check the webcams before going up to Jungfraujoch.
  • A Berner Oberland Pass or Swiss Travel Pass saves money.
  • Take a boat across Lake Brienz to Iseltwald.
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Interlaken and the Jungfrau FAQ

Is Jungfraujoch worth it?

Yes, on a clear day.

How many days in Interlaken?

Three or four days.

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