Interlaken Travel Information and Travel Guide - Switzerland

Introducing Interlaken

Standing in Interlaken's large central park, gazing at the Jungfrau massif in the distance, it's possible to sense the romance of a place that first attracted early package tourists in the 19th century. But the view the Victorians swooned over is these days regularly interrupted by paragliders coming in to land - as this attractively mountain-ringed town has become one of the world's top adventure-sports destinations.

Interlaken makes a convenient base, because good transport links mean you can easily visit most of the Bernese Oberland from here on day trips. However, the town's touristy strip of souvenir shops and its restless, ski-resort vibe aren't quite as appealing as the calm and even better panoramas deeper inside the Jungfrau Region.

Last updated: Sep 30, 2008