Things to do in Central Switzerland & Berner Oberland
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La Madeleine
This is a lovely little spot for a low-key gig, with two performance areas and a cosy-glam bar. Over 25s only.
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Next Bike
The train station offers bike rental through Next Bike, where you call the number, provide credit card details and receive a numbered code to open a combination lock. Check out the routes circumnavigating the lake. An easygoing, scenic option is the 16km pedal to Winkel via Kastanienbaum, leading mostly along the lakefront.
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Restaurant Drei Könige
A high-ceilinged, retro-fitted bar-restaurant, this place has whopper-sized traditional and fusion meals and cheery service, attracting young hipster types and stalwart locals alike.
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Rockstore
Helpful staff and a solid range of quality outdoor gear and equipment ensure that you’re properly kitted out should you go adventuring in the surrounding wilds.
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Schüür
Live gigs are the name of the game here: think everything from metal, garage, pop, Cuban and world, plus theme nights with DJ-spun Britpop and ‘80s classics. All this plus a fantastically beachy outdoors area, complete with bar.
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Skyglide
This well-regarded outfit will collect you, get you nice and high and then throw you from a great height over Lake Lucerne – and won’t you just love them for it? Planes depart from Buochs.
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Schweizerhof Buchhandlung
Bookshop.
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Flea Market
Each Saturday from May to October.
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Coop Pronto
Supermarket between the two train stations.
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Nostalgic Funicular
Takes you up to family-friendly Heimwehfluh.
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IMAX Cinema
There's a giant-screen IMAX cinema at the Verkehrshaus.
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Harder Kulm
This place has a panoramic restaurant and many hiking paths.
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Tamil Asian Shop & Takeaway
Tamil Asian Shop & Takeaway is a good cheap eat.
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Bohag
Bohag conducts scenic flights, skydiving and other activities.
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Scenic Air
Scenic Air conducts scenic flights, skydiving and other activities.
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Hang Gliding Interlaken
Hang GlidingInterlaken organises hang-gliding flights above Interlaken.
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Swissraft
Swissraft has bases for rafting and hydrospeeding all over the country.
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Heimwehfluh
A wonderful view, a model-train display and a toboggan ride all the way back down the hill.
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Positiv Einfach
This cosy little DJ bar place feels more local and dignified, with its slick, low-lit interior.
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Manor
This branch of the national supermarket restaurant chain is noteworthy for its panoramic roof terrace.
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K44
Squeeze in some climbing practice at K44. The 14.5m-high hall offers a variety of wall types.
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Rathaus Bräuerei
Sip home-brewed beer under the vaulted arches of this buzzy tavern that brews its own, or nab a pavement table and watch the river flow.
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KKL World Café
This slick bistro-cum-cafeteria stocks salads and sandwiches in its glass counters, but also offers wok dishes at lunch and dinner.
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Loft
With a steel-and-concrete minimalist design, Loft attracts young, glammed-up hipsters. DJs play Latin, hip-hop and urban sounds.
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Stadtkeller
Alphorns, cowbells, flag throwing, yodelling – name the Swiss cliché and you’ll find it at this folksy haunt.
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