Things to Do in Interlaken

Historic church built on the grounds of a former Augustinian monastery, with a notable Baroque organ and painted ceiling.

🕐 Monday–Saturday 09:00–17:00, Sunday 11:00–17:00 (closed during services)

💡 Free organ recitals happen most Wednesday evenings at 19:30 in summer — check the noticeboard outside for exact dates.

Medieval quarter on the west side of the Aare river, with cobbled streets, historic wooden houses and a 14th-century church.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Cross the footbridge from Interlaken West station — the quietest time is early morning before the tour groups arrive.

Main lakeside walkway linking Interlaken's two railway stations, with views of the Jungfrau, manicured gardens and park benches.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Walk it at sunset when the mountains catch the alpenglow — the light changes fast, so go around 20:00 in summer.

Turquoise lakefront with public swimming platforms, pebble beaches and a shore-side path leading to the Giessbach falls.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Walk east from the Bönigen harbour — the swimming pier at the end of Seestrasse is free and rarely crowded, even in July.

Steep but rewarding 90-minute hike to a panoramic terrace overlooking Interlaken between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.

🕐 Trail open 24 hours; viewing platform dawn to dusk

💡 For free entry, walk up instead of taking the funicular — the path starts behind the Interlaken Ost station and is unmarked but used by locals.