7 days in Interlaken Itinerary

Nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz in the heart of the Jungfrau region, Interlaken became popular for its proximity to the mountains and lakes of the Bernese Oberland region.

Kids will enjoy Chateau de Chillon and Old Town. Get a sense of the local culture at Bahnhofstrasse and Chaplin's World. Venture out of the city with trips to Lake Zurich (in Zurich), Lucerne (Lake Lucerne, Chapel Bridge, &more) and Mt Pilatus (in Kriens). Next up on the itinerary: take some stellar pictures from Harderkulm, look for gifts at Whiskyness, wander the streets of UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, and take in the dramatic scenery at Trümmelbachfälle.

To find where to stay, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Interlaken trip builder site.

If you are flying in from Ireland, the closest major aiports are Zürich Airport, Bern Belp Airport and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport. May in Interlaken sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C at night.