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Sightseeing in Interlaken - what to see. Complete travel guide

A view of Interlaken Interlaken is a popular sky resort that has been attracting multiple visitors starting from the 19th century. Here you will find unforgettable landscapes and beautiful nature. The town’s location is wonderful – it is surrounded by lakes; even its name can be translated as “located between the lakes”. During winter months the main entertainment is easy to predict – these are walks on mountains covered with snow. On summer visitors of this place can walk of town’s streets, enjoy sightseeing and rest on the lakeshore.
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In 19 century Interlaken was a favorite place of rest of noble people and royal family. Since that time there are many beautiful castles in the town. Kurssal hotel is a wonderful example of this. The halls of the hotel frequently keep exhibitions, theatre performances, concerts and even a casino. Hovig Boulevard is the most beautiful street of the town where you will find stores with clothes, perfumes, jewelry and various restaurants.
People, who enjoy silent rest, will be glad to know there are tenths of parks in Interlaken. If you prefer active rest, to your service is a large choice of night clubs and discos. Jungfrau Mountain ascent is one of the most popular adventures offered to travellers. The excursion lasts approximately 3 hours during which a small train will ride your through most beautiful mountain regions. In the end of the adventure the train will reach the top of the mountain, from which you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the town and its suburbs. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
We should mention that mountain regions are full of various entertainment centers and restaurants. You can also attend here excursions to alpine glaciers and mountain lakes. Zytgloggeturm bell tower built in the 12th century occupies a notable place in the list of the town’s ancient buildings. This is the main decoration of the old part of the town where you will also find several houses and squares.
A view of Interlaken In the vicinity of the city, there are many amazing natural attractions. Trips to the Lauterbrunnen region are very popular among travelers. It is remarkable for its picturesque waterfalls. The highest waterfall in Europe Mürrenbachfall, whose height is 750 meters, is located here. This picturesque area is popular among fans of extreme sports, paragliding and bungee jumping.
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In the immediate vicinity of Interlaken, there are beautiful St. Beatus caves, with which many interesting legends are associated. Locals believe that once in these caves lived dragons, which guarded these places from strangers. The present name of the complex caves is in honor of St. Beatus, a hermit who lived in the 6th century. He lived in these caves for many years, and his tomb was also discovered here. Today, tourists are offered rides on underground lakes of the caves on beautiful ships, made in the form of dragons. Near the caves, there is a park, on whose territory there are spacious observation platforms and restaurants. There is also a very interesting Cave Museum, in which visitors can see a collection of rare minerals.
A view of Interlaken The most unusual sight of Interlaken is the Mystery Park. This is a very interesting theme park, which was opened in 2003. On its territory, there are expositions devoted to the greatest world riddles. Visitors to the park can take a walk through the artistically reconstructed chambers of the Egyptian pyramids, and also see mock-ups of huge drawings found in the Nazca desert. The park is well equipped; its expositions are hidden in the glazed pavilions, so you can watch them in any weather.
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A popular holiday destination for locals and tourists is the Höheweg Park. In summer, its guests are always offered a lot of interesting entertainments, for example, they can ride in the park on a horse-drawn cart. In the park there, are also many spacious observation platforms, from which a wonderful view of the mountains opens. You can reach the Harder Kulm observation deck, which is accessible to tourists during the period from May to October, on a cable car. In addition to the viewing platforms at the top of the mountain is a very beautiful park with wild animals.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Interlaken and surroundings

Reference information
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Interlaken
♥   Castle 'Schadau Castle' , 17.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Schlosswil Castle' , 31 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Toffen Castle' , 34 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Trachselwald Castle' , 38.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Reichenbach Castle' , 45.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Interlaken
♥   World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 27.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 84.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   World Heritage Site 'Monte San Giorgio' , 120.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Parco nazionale del Gran Paradiso' , 135.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Schwarzwald' , 140.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Interlaken and around
♥   Art museum 'Kunstmuseum Thun' Thun, 18.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo

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Lotschberg

From the series “The Greatest Tunnels in the World”
The total cost of the investments involved was more than 3 billion Swiss francs. Nowadays the project entered a second implementation phase. It has been decided to build a 60-km-long tunnel which is parallel to Lötschberg to reduce the travel time from Zurich to Milan. Despite the huge investments, the tunnel under the Alps fully confirms its existence, as more than 120 passenger and commercial trains use it daily. … Read further

Swimming pool at Cambrian Hotel

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Another pool is equipped for those who like to relax in a more comfortable and safe environment at the Cambrian Hotel. It is indoor. The famous resort welcomes guests all year round. Summer Alpine landscapes are no less impressive than in winter in these places. The surrounding area is decorated with a variety of live plants. Wonderful recreation areas with upholstered furniture and hammocks are always equipped on it in the summer. … Read further
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Sightseeing in regions nearby Interlaken

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