Top Activities on the Ground in Interlaken

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This 3.5-hour canyoning experience in the Swiss Alps introduces beginners to the sport near Interlaken. You’ll start with an abseil 33 feet (10 meters) into a local canyon, then leap from rock ledges, plunge down natural slides and float downstream. After hotel pickup, a short drive takes you beneath the soaring peaks of the Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger mountains to a your destination. Wetsuit, safety gear, a hot drink and showers are provided on this small-group tour, limited to 13 people for personalized attention from your professional guide. This seasonal tour operates May–October.

Abseil down 165 feet (50 meters) into a gushing canyon at Grimsel on this Swiss Alps canyoning adventure. After a scenic drive beneath the snow-capped peaks of the Bernese Alps, you'll leap off rock ledges, ride a zipline and shoot down natural slides into swirling plunge pools below. Wetsuit, safety gear and showers plus a light lunch and beer are included on this 5.5-hour tour from Interlaken, limited to 13 people for a small-group experience with your professional guide. This seasonal tour operates May–October.

Soak up the scenery of the Swiss Alps on this 6-hour e-bike tour of Lauterbrunnen Valley. Aided by a motor-powered electric bike, pedal your way through the ‘Valley of the 72 waterfalls’, passing tranquil forest trails, sweeping gorges and traditional alpine villages. Stop along the way to admire the glacial waters of Luetschine River, walk behind Staubbach waterfall and marvel at the mighty Trümmelbach falls, then finish your adventure with a delicious picnic lunch of Swiss specialties.

Make the most of Switzerland’s great outdoors and enjoy high-altitude adventure in the Alps with this independent high ropes activity experience at the Seilpark in Interlaken. Listen as your guide explains the course’s safety features, then explore the forest’s leafy canopy at your leisure. Test your nerve over nine different courses suited to a wide range of ages. Get your heart pumping on rope swings set 66 feet (20 meters) above the ground, and take as long as you like testing your wits on over 100 challenges throughout the park.

Paraglide above the Swiss Alp peaks on a tandem flight with transport from Interlaken. At the launch spot in Beatenberg, listen to a safety talk with a small group of no more than 10 people, and then take off with a guide. Gaze down at Lake Thun and the snowy summits of the Jungfrau as you soar above the alpine landscape; the views are as breathtaking as the flight.

Enhance your experience of Jungfrau’s Alpine majesty on an exhilarating full-day excursion from Interlaken to the Top of Europe. Travel to Grindelwald and board the new state-of-the-art gondola Eiger Express to the Eiger Station. Then change into a cogwheel train up the Jungfraujoch pass and arrive at Europe’s highest railway station, known as the 'Top of Europe'. Absorb magnificent panoramas of snow-capped Alpine spires; gaze at the jagged peak of Europe’s largest glacier; and explore a fairytale ice palace while enjoying illuminating commentary from your guide.

With crystal-clear waters surrounded by snow-capped peaks, Lake Brienz comes into its own in winter—but it can only be best appreciated from the water. On this tour, paddle out onto the lake with your guide to lead the way and take in top attractions including Ringgenberg Castle. With kayak and equipment rental included, admire unrivaled views over the Alpine scenery and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Enjoy a tandem paragliding experience amid the mountainous scenery of the Swiss Alps. After taking off from Beatenberg, you’ll soar into the air with your pilot behind you. Feeling like a daredevil? Let the pilot try some tricks up in the air. Want to focus on the scenery? Just gaze ahead, and take in sights of Lake Thun and the alpine villages below. A safety briefing is included, along with an Interlaken hotel pickup and drop-off service.

Float high over the Swiss Alps on this paragliding adventure from Lauterbrunnen. Flying tandem with an experienced pilot, soar over the alpine landscape of the Schilthorn and the Lauterbrunnen U-Valley. No experience is necessary; participants of all abilities are welcome. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lauterbrunnen is included.

If you hold a Swiss travel pass, book this discounted day trip to Jungfraujoch Top of Europe, where mountain vistas and alpine attractions await. After leaving Interlaken Ost train station, travel by mountain train to the summit of Jungfraujoch. Use your time at the top to marvel at the views, visit an ice palace, or even try alpine adventure activities such as husky sledding, at your own expense. Numbers are limited to just nine people for a small-group experience.

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.

Get an insider look at the Lauterbrunnen glacial valley on a private hike led by a local. Follow a scenic mountain trail for panoramic views of Mounts Eiger, Jungfrau, Mönch, and beyond, and get an up-close glimpse of Alpine waterfalls Mürrenbachfall, Staubbachfall, and Trümmelbachfälle. Save your energy for hiking with included round-trip transfer from Interlaken hotels.

Gstaad, Rougemont and the Saanenland are beloved holiday destinations during the summer. You can find a wide range of different summer activities in Gstaad and Rougemont. Everyone can find something to enjoy between gastronomy, relaxation, sport activities and walks. We also organise food tastings on request in a marvellous environment, the Hansifang chalet in the Meielsgrund valley.

We are your partner to travel in Switzerland in an exclusive and very special way. Enjoy the turquoise Lake Brienz and neighbouring Lake Thun are set amid the spectacular mountain scenery of the Bernese Oberland. At two of the five fairytale castles we will stop. Enjoy the majestic natural spectacle and watch how the water from the Giessbach stream plunges down a total of 14 steps into the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz. Have your lunch in an original Bernese Oberland Inn.You will be driven by professional drivers through spectacular and fascinating regions of Switzerland and so you can enjoy the journey to the fullest.

Experience some of the world’s best road cycling by booking a tour with Monumentalps. This tour will take you on a loop ride over Grosse Scheidegg pass, one of our all-time favorites. A detailed description of this particular tour is found below in the "What to expect" section. -- We will accompany you along the way with our local tour guides to support you and to share this experience with you. We are from here. We love the mountains, we love cycling here, and we will show you how much we love it. We all speak the local languages, which enables you to dive into the local cycling culture. And because we want our home to last, sustainability is a key factor for us. We offset the carbon footprint of the whole trip at no extra cost, we reduce single use plastics wherever possible, we never leave any trash anywhere, and give back to the local community.