Interlaken
Heart Of Switzerland
General Information
Other Name: -, District: NA, State: NA, Switzerland
Area: 1.7 sq mi
Languages Spoken: German
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Best Time to Visit: December to March and July
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Description
Interlaken is a municipality in the district of Interlaken in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Interlaken is located between Lake Brienz to the east and Lake Thun to the west in the area called Bodeli. The town takes its name from its geographical position between the lakes.Peaks and glimmering lakes dominate the Interlaken landscape, making it a popular Swiss holiday destination.Location
Interlaken is located in Central Switzerland, 180 km (111 miles) from Zurich, the nearest airport.Climate
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The Alpine Garden on Schynige Platte (The Plateau) boasts over 500 types of flora.There''s also a collection of thousands of toy bears at Teddyland.The main attraction is the hiking and the views.
This attractive vantage point offers fine views of the Bernese Oberland "capital" (between the Lakes of Brienz and Thun) as well as the entire Jungfrau Region. Particularly popular with children are the trip to the top by funicular and the Alpine wildlife park at the valley station, near Interlaken Ost railway station.
This other-worldly theme park looms large on the outskirts of Interlaken, with expensive re-creations of a Mayan temple, Egyptian pyramid, Indian Vimana (mythical flying machine), Stonehenge and a highly visible ''Sphere''.
Housed in a charming 17th-century residence, the Tourist Museum displays include old photos, crockery and early sports equipment. Explanations are in German but you can pick up an English summary.