Holiday apartment in Interlaken

Interlaken combines its location between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz with access to the alpine landscapes of the Bernese Oberland. The holiday resort on the Bödeli is therefore well suited to trips where lake experiences, mountain landscapes, and regional excursions can be combined.

Quick facts about Interlaken

Location: Interlaken lies between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz on the River Aare.

Character: The town is a tourist and transport hub for the lakes and mountains of the Bernese Oberland.

Historical reference: The current name of the town was adopted in 1891 in place of AarmĂĽhle and refers to the historic Interlaken priory.

Travel times: The holiday region is described as offering different experiences from spring to winter. You should check specific offers according to the season.

Between lakes, the Aare, and the Alps

Interlaken's special location makes it versatile: on the Bödeli, the region's two lakes, the Aare, and views of the mountains meet. This allows you to plan a stay with a focus on the lakes, concentrate on mountain landscapes, or combine both styles. Interlaken remains the regional starting point, while individual destinations lie outside the town.

View of the village of Goldswil and the alpine landscape of the Bödeli near Interlaken
Goldswil near Interlaken in the Bödeli of the Bernese Oberland. Photo: Rectilinium, Public domain, Source. — Public domain — Public domain

Water-based experiences as a complement to mountain days

Boat trips are among the experiences in the region highlighted by Interlaken Tourismus. Cruises on Lake Brienz and Lake Thun also expand the range of excursions around the town. In the surrounding area, bathing and water play options are also mentioned, including in Iseltwald and near Goldswil. These regional options complement the range of excursions around Interlaken.

View of Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, and Interlaken from alpine heights
Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, and Interlaken from the perspective of the Sigriswil Rothorn. Photo: Paradise Chronicle, CC BY-SA 4.0, Source.

Interlaken as a starting point for regional excursions

From Interlaken, there are rail connections toward Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald. This supports a mixed travel plan in which not every day follows the same landscape theme. Which excursions make sense depends on the weather, mobility, and the desired level of activity; specific travel times or current timetables cannot be inferred from this.

When choosing a holiday apartment, it should therefore first be clear what role Interlaken is to play in your trip: do you mainly want to explore the town and the lakes, or use the stay as a starting point for mountain and regional excursions? The planned mix is more important for choosing accommodation than a general recommendation for a particular location. You can find the overarching framework for your search under Interlaken.

The Aare flows through Interlaken against an alpine backdrop
The Aare in Interlaken in the canton of Bern. Photo: Ank Kumar, CC BY-SA 4.0, Source.

Season and flexible day planning

Spring, summer, autumn, and winter are described as different travel times for the holiday region of Interlaken. For planning, this means that water activities, boat trips and cruises, as well as individual excursion options, should be checked in advance for their current seasonal availability. A trip with several possible focal points can thus be better adapted to the weather on the respective day.

Frequently asked questions about Interlaken

What water activities are there around Interlaken?

Boat trips are among the experiences in the region highlighted by Interlaken Tourismus. Cruises on Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, as well as nearby bathing and water play options, including in Iseltwald and near Goldswil, expand the regional possibilities.

Is Interlaken more suitable for lake or mountain holidays?

Both are possible: the town lies between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and also serves as a regional starting point into the mountain world of the Bernese Oberland. The focus depends on the planned day trips.

What role does the season play?

The holiday region describes spring, summer, autumn, and winter as different travel times. You should therefore check water activities and specific excursions for their current season before planning.