Towering majestically above the Bernese Oberland is the glistening snow clad peak of the Jungfrau. Together with its equally impressive neighbours, the Eiger and Mönch, it forms one of the most spectacular vistas in the world. It is a really superb region which has long been a popular choice for British visitors, with its magnificent scenery, picturesque Alpine villages and flower-decked lakesides. Every kind of holiday is catered for with walking, swimming, sailing, windsurfing, tennis and golf as well as a variety of interesting excursions.
Spectacular cable cars and intriguing mountain railways carry you up to the highest peaks, graceful white steamers ply the lakes and Alpine coaches operate far and wide through the countryside. This is superb walking country and all the paths are marked with the approximate walking times. In the evening you might like to visit the Interlaken Kursaal for a folklore show or try your luck at the casino, enjoy a cheese fondue in a local stübli or sit on a café terrace and watch the world go by.
Why we love it...- The famous mountain trio - the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau
- Sparkling streams and fantastic waterfalls
- Spectacular cable cars and intriguing mountin railways
It's perfect for...- Walking amongst magical mountain scenery
- Multitude of excursion possibilities
- Swimming, cycling, sailing and windsurfing
Bernese Oberland Excursions
booking for the most of the following excursions can be made in resort by your local Swiss Travel Service representative.
THE JUNGFRAUJOCH
A fascinating and unforgettable full day excursion in the mountains to the highest railway station in Europe at 3454m. The upward journey from Interlaken or Wilderswil is via Lauterbrunnen and then on the cogwheel railway up through the Alpine village of Wengen and on to Kleine Scheidegg at 2061m. At Scheidegg you change trains for the final ascent on the rack and pinion railway up through the solid rock o the north face of the Eiger to the everlasting snow at the Jungfraujoch.Here there are three restaurants, a sun terrace and some fascinating sights including the Ice Palace, the Aletsch Glacier and of course the most fantastic views over the Alps. The return journey is via Grindelwald.
THE SCHILTHORN
A fabulous cable car system to the top of the Schilthorn at 2970m which was featured in the James Bond film 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service'. Reached from Interlaken by way of the charming village of Murren, the summit has a large revolving restaurant and sun terrace and offers you an outstanding view over the ' roof of Switzerland'.
SCHYNIGE PLATTE
A quaint old rain takes you from Wilderswil to the Botanical Alpine flower garden at 1967m (mid June to end Sept).
LAKE STEAMERS
The graceful boats and paddle steamers with restaurants, bars and large sun decks ply to and fro on both Lake Brienz and Lake Thun and offer an ideal way of enjoying the sun and the scenery.
BRIENZER ROTHORN
One of the last steam rack and pinion railways. Take the lake steamer to Brienz and join the Picturesque train that chugs its way up to the Rothorn at 2350m. (From about the first week of June - end Oct.)
HARDER KULM
A funicular takes you up to this superb vantage point at 1322m above Interlaken. There is a restaurant and a large terrace from where there are magnificent views across Interlaken to the great peaks of the Bernese Oberland including the Jungfrau.
TRUMMELBACH FALLS
These impressive waterfalls are deep inside the mountains near Lauterbrunnen. An underground funicular, tunnels, galleries and bridges make the falls accessible. The only falls of their kind in the world which are accessible to visitors.
BALLENBERG OPEN-AIR MUSEUM
Over 100 of farmhouses form the 17th & 18th centuries have been reconstructed in a 53 hectare site on the Alpine meadows above Lake Brienz. Museum is really not the right word for this fascinating view of life in past centuries open from Apr-Oct. Good footwear is recommended.
JOBIN LIVING MUSEUM
Switzerland has a rich tradition of old and contemporary arts and crafts. At the living museum you will learn the art of wood carving and can crate personalised authentic crafts including musical jewellery boxes and paperweights, carved wooden plates and cows. This is a unique interactive experience and is the chance for you to take home the perfect souvenir of your holiday.