How to Spend 2 Days in Interlaken

Discover the best of the Swiss alpine scenery from the city on this private tour of Interlaken. Follow a private guide along the banks of the Aare River and choose your own route to take in the attractions of most interest. Delve into Interlaken’s historic heart in the Höhenmatte, travel by public bus away from the tourist trail, or take the cable car to 4,337 feet (1,322 meters) above sea level for beautiful views over the surrounding peaks to shimmering Lake Thun.

Swap Interlaken for the sights of Berne and Lake Thun with this private day trip for a group of up to 13 people. With your own guide, you’ll first travel to Lake Thun for a photo stop by the alpine lake. Continue to Berne to enjoy some free time admiring the city’s roses and its handsome old town, then finish up with visits to producers of Swiss chocolate and Gruyere cheese. Entrance fees to the factories and rose gardens are at your own expense.

Visit the ‘Top of Europe’ on a private photo tour of Jungfraujoch from Interlaken. This UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Swiss Alps is not to be missed during your time in Switzerland and offers plenty of photo opportunities. Visit the attractions of the area including the Sphinx Terrace, the Ice Palace, and Staubbachfall waterfall and let your photographer-guide capture beautiful images of you and your group throughout the tour.

Discover Lake Thun and Blausee Nature Park on trip from Interlaken. The private tour includes a journey through the Swiss mountain countryside to stunning Lake Thun. Stop for photos, then venture into Blausee Nature Park to bob around the lake by boat. If you want to visit the mountain village of Kandersteg, upgrade to a full-day tour. You’ll have chance to ride a cable car or speed along a summer sled run. Entrance fees and activities are at your own expense. 

Take a private tour that explores the lakes of Interlaken, including Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Stop at a panoramic viewpoint high above the town and capture scenic snapshots of Interlaken's beautiful location. Then stop by the beaches of LakeThun and visit a traditional Swiss cow farm near the village of Wilderswil.

Discover the beauty of Lake Brienz and Giessbach Falls on a half-day private tour from Interlaken. With your own guide, you’ll visit a camera-worthy spot at the beach in Boenigen for impressive lake views. Take a short hike to Giessbach Falls, call in at the Grand Hotel Giessbach for coffee, then make the most of some free time to explore Brienz village. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 13 people per group.

Spend a day in the Jungfrau region of Switzerland with your own private guide for a group of up to six people. Perfect for family and friends who want to see the mountain sights, the day trip from Interlaken combines convenient transport and logistics with all the highlights of Jungfrau. You’ll cruise across shimmering Lake Brienz, watch the cascades at Giessbach Falls, ride a funicular, visit an alpine zoo, and trek through a gorge. The itinerary can even be tailored to your interests.

Visit Lake Thun and Lake Brienz on this hop-on hop-off day cruise from Interlaken. Simply choose your preferred date, then take a cruise to discover the lake’s sights at your own pace. Perhaps check out the castles around the lake or simply sit back and soak in the views of the Bernese Oberland mountains. How you spend your day is up to you.

Home to soaring peaks and sheer valleys, the Jungfraujoch region is widely considered the prettiest corner of the Swiss countryside—but the rugged terrain makes exploring a challenge. On this tour, tackle steep climbs by cogwheel railway, discover natural features including ice caves and the Staubbach waterfall, and gaze over Kleine Scheidegg to Germany’s Black Forest. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour—limited to 15 people.