Interlaken, Switzerland

Category: Europe Destinations

Switzerland has always been considered as ‘heaven on earth’ – one of the most beautiful countries in the world with very beautiful people. Hidden amongst the Swiss Alps and surrounded by two great lakes is the city of Interlaken. Blue water, winding roads, dense forests, small brooks, big mountains, pristine snow – as if Interlaken stares at your from the pages of a glossy magazine.

How to get there ? Interlaken can be reached by road or train from Geneva. You can also drive down from adjoining countries. Once in Interlaken, you can take the lake cruises or trains to scenic sites. You can even take cable cars to travel from one peak to another.

Where to stay ? There are nice affordable hotels and chalets to camp for the night. Most such accommodations include breakfast within the rate. You can make reservations online.

Places to see: Lake Thun, Lake Breinz and Jungfrau are must sees. Enjoy the cave of falls St. Beautes where underground gorges and waterfalls mesmerize the visitors. You can also keep Interlaken as the base and explore the surrounding valleys and villages.

Things to do: Pick up the famous manually-wound cuckoo clocks from Interlaken – they are beautiful and artistically made. Enjoy a ski day in the Swiss Alps. You can also go for skydiving, paragliding, canoying and hand gliding. Take a horse drawn carriage ride across the city or a boat cruise across the lake. Don’t forget to taste the famous Swiss Fondue.

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