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Interlaken, Switzerland
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ABOVE: Lake steamer "Stadt Bern" arriving in
Interlaken.
Web links
Tourist information
Interlaken Tourism
The city's official tourist site has a plethora of information on accommodations,
activities, excursions, and more.
Transportation/Mountain Excursions
Schilthorn (Piz Gloria)
This revolving restaurant and observation deck was featured in the James Bond movie, On
Her Majesty's Secret Service. It offers spectacular views and is reached by cablecar
from Stechelberg, near Lauterbrunnen.
Schynige
Platte
Great mountain views, and not too outrageously expensive. Accessible by
cogwheel railway from Wilderswil.
Harder
Kulm
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The affordable 12-minute funicular ride starts near Interlaken Ost station. From the upper
platform at 4,337 feet, you can go hiking and enjoy the views of Lake Brienz and Lake
Thun.
Attractions and activities
Kursaal
Interlaken
The Interlaken Casino has been entertaining tourists with low-stakes gambling,
restaurants, dancing, concerts, and other activities since 1859. The historic building is
famous for its flower clock.
Alpinraft
This company's activities range from mild-mannered river excursions and horse
trekking to bungee jumping, canyoning (sliding down "natural waterslides" in wet suits),
and "houserunning," where you go head first down the side of a building.
Hotels - luxury
Grand Hotel
Victoria Jungfrau
Along with the Beau Rivage, this is one of the two grande dames of Interlaken
hotels. (Unlike its more traditional rival, the Victoria Jungfrau has had at least one
radical facelift during the last 130 years.)
Hotel Metropole
This modern 18-story hotel may be Interlaken's ugliest and most obtrusive
building. The only way to avoid seeing it is to stay there and enjoy a view of the
Jungfrau from a room with a balcony facing south.
Hotels - moderate
Hotel Alpina
The Alpina is in Matten, about ten minutes from the center of Interlaken. A large
parking lot makes it handy for tourists with cars.
Hotel Goldey
The style is modern, and the riverside location is a short walk or drive away from the
high-season tourist crowds.
Hostel/rooms/apartments
Backpacker's Villa Sonnenhof
Rooms at this centrally located chalet include doubles, triples, quads, dorms
(4-7 beds), and private family-size rooms. Rates include a small breakfast,
linens, a personal locker, and use of the full kitchen.
Balmer's Hostel
The oldest privately owned hostel in Switzerland offers rooms, dormitory beds, and tents.
Breakfast and a shuttle service are included in the rates.
Photos
Majesty Web
Page: Interlaken
This site has a handful of pictures from in and around Interlaken.
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