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Interlaken Tours: Best Day Trips & Activities
All the most useful tours, day trips and activities from Interlaken on a single page — sorted by weather, traveler type and season.
Curated by Ronny & Mariana, hosts of AlpineLake Apartments in the Bernese Oberland.
Why Interlaken is the perfect base
Interlaken sits between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and is the central rail hub for the Jungfrau region. From here you reach Jungfraujoch, Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, Mürren and Schilthorn in under an hour, mostly fully by public transport. On top of that come outdoor classics like paragliding, canyoning and rafting right on your doorstep.
Best day trips from Interlaken
The classic high-impact day trips — ideal if you only have 1–2 days in Interlaken and want a compact taste of the Bernese Oberland.
Adventure & outdoor activities
Interlaken is one of the best outdoor destinations in the Alps. If you want action, combining one air and one water activity works very well.
Tours without a car
Interlaken is easy to reach and explore by train, bus, boat and mountain railway. Most day trips are even more relaxed without a rental car.
What to do on rainy days
When the weather turns, organised tours that spend most of the time in trains, mountain railways or above the clouds are the smartest choice.
Trip planning & accommodation
Frequently asked questions about tours from Interlaken
Which tour from Interlaken is most important?
If you only do one excursion, choose Jungfraujoch. It is the iconic Swiss experience and accessible year round. For outdoor fans, paragliding is the obvious second pick.
How many days should I plan for Interlaken?
For the key highlights we recommend 3 full days: a major mountain trip on day 1, Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald First on day 2, and a lake or paragliding day on day 3.
Are tours from Interlaken doable without a car?
Yes. The region has one of the densest public transport networks in the Alps. Almost every tour on this page is car-free — see our Interlaken without a car guide.
When is the best time of year to visit?
May to October for outdoor activities, all year for mountain railways and day trips. Peak crowds in July–August, more relaxed in spring and autumn.
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