Interlaken

Villas, chalets and apartments Interlaken

Interlaken – the Swiss Resort Between Two Lakes

Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, lies perfectly between the two lakes of Thun and Brienz. Towering above the resort, you will find three of the highest peaks in the area. It is a well established resort, and ski holidays in Interlaken, have become very popular. Ski chalets in Interlaken are well appointed and many of them can be found in close proximity to the slopes. Pistes in the area range from family friendly to challenging, and you have many opportunities to enjoy good skiing in Interlaken.

Apartments and Chalets in Interlaken

Catered ski chalets in Interlaken is one of the most popular ways to spend your holiday in this part of Switzerland. When you are traveling as a couple, you will find apartment rentals in Interlaken can also represent good value for money. But, when there are more of you in the party, family ski holidays in Interlaken, are best spent in your own personal chalet.

If you have not enjoyed a stay in a ski chalet before, you will be pleasantly surprised. The quality of the accommodation can only be described as 5 star, and catered for ski chalets in Interlaken, also offer many extras. You are likely to find little treats such as fire places, and luxury bathrooms to help you chill out after a long day on the slopes. Some of them even include saunas for your aching muscles! Snow holidays in Interlaken are second to none, and if you enjoy an active holiday, this is the resort for you.

Best Things to See or Do In Interlaken

You are never without anything to do in Interlaken, and it is a resort with a difference. Limited skiing is available in Habkern, however, the resort mainly markets itself as a place to stay for expert skiers. Bus and train services quickly whisk you to the nearby ski areas of Grindelwald and Wengen. However, the resort is best known for organising trips to Zermatt which can quickly become overcrowded and is more expensive to stay in.

You can purchase ski bus and lift passes and head up towards the beautiful Jungfrau from your base in Interlaken. This is a popular place to stay for many snow boarders, and access to the slopes can quickly be gained by the lifts which surround the area. Look out for the Top Ski lifts pass, and you are on your way. The entire Jungfrau region is well known for its excellent runs and challenging runs, but you can also find some beginner runs in the area.

Self-Catering Rentals in Interlaken

Ski chalets rentals in Interlaken have become popular after many of the nearby resorts started to feel a bit over crowded,. The other advantage of Interlaken is its proximity to five airports. The village can be reached in just over an hour from Berne airport which makes it ideally situated for shorter ski breaks such as weekends or when you have a few spare days available.

Visitors quick to take advantage of the accommodation available in the village range from Brits to other European nationalities as well. It is the central location which makes Interlaken special, and from the region, you can access 200 kilometres of pistes and slopes. Cross-country skiers are also well catered for nearby, and you will find toboggan slopes in the area if you fancy a special down hill adventure. Winter walking trails service the village, and there are daily excursion into the Bernese Oberland.

Summer and Snow Holidays in Interlaken

Coming on summer holidays to Interlaken has long been popular with the Swiss, and more outside visitors are now beginning to appreciate the beauty of this part of the Bernese Oberland in summer. You may find this hard to believe, but during the summer, you can enjoy excursions on paddle steamers on the two lakes of Thun and Brienz.

Hiking is another activity which you can enjoy during your summer holiday in Interlaken, and many trails do start from the village itself. Only ten kilometres from the village lies Niederhorn which is a paradise for wild life and nature lovers. It is also famous for its fantastic para gliding, and you can try your hand at the sport in Niederhorn.

If you don't fancy hiking around the area, you can let the train take the strain. You should not miss out on the wonderful views of the three main peaks which include Jungfrau, Eiger and Mönch. Harder Kulm is a cableway which offers great views over the entire alpine landscape, and an ascent to the top should not missed out on. Along with many other activities, you can enjoy mountain biking and visits to the local limestone cave of St. Beatus.

Ice skaters are not always accommodate for, but a stay in Inerlaken will give you a chance to ice skate on the two lakes from December to late February. Organised ice skating tours can be arranged around the lakes, and if you have some experience ice skating, it could be the ideal opportunity for you to try something which you may not normally do on holiday. If you are feeling fit, you can even take part in the annual Jungfrau marathon which takes place in September each year. The area is after all well known for its extreme sports, and a range of trial activities are available at one of the many specialist outdoor centers. Perhaps you would like to have a go at mountaineering.

For the less energetic traveller, the region offers plenty of local festivals and village days. More than anything, it can be said that the Bernese Oberland comes into bloom during the summer, and even visiting the the many little villages in the area, can be an adventure in itself. The cuisine of the region is well known for its excellent local ingredients, and artisan chocolate shops seem to have sprung up everywhere to threaten your waist line. It is a very contrasting region of Switzerland, and with so much to see and do, you will probably find yourself returning to see what else Interlaken has to offer you on your next visit.

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