Author and Editor: Gabriella Grace
Interlaken:
Funky Fact: The original town grew around the Monastery, which was built around 1133.
Top sites and must-see places in beautiful and historic Interlaken, Switzerland. The perfect bucket list for your next trip with Instagram spots and historic facts.
1. River Walk via Mühleschleuse
2. St. Beatus Cave and Waterfalls
3. Weissenau Castle
4. Dirndl Shopping
5. Paraglide
6. Lindt factory
7. Carriage Ride
8. Top of Europe Flagship Store
9. Thunersee and Brienzersee Lakes
10. Arcobaleno Pizza
1. River and Dam Walk: Mühleschleuse / Kleine Staatsschleuse
Stroll the river Aare and check out the Mühleschleuse / Kleine Staatsschleuse Dam. Its a stunning sight to watch the bright turquoise waters flow through town.
2. St. Beatus Cave and Waterfalls
Visitor can explore one Kilometer of the roughly 14 km of cave network. This well lit cave network takes you deep into the mountain side twisting and turning next to an underground river.
3. Weissenau Castle
A short walk past a golf course will take you to the ruins of Weissenau Castle. Built around 1298, this lesser-known tourist stop was empty for our visit.
4. Dirndl Shopping
Shop for a traditional Swiss dress called a ‘dirndl.’ These dresses are traditionally worn by women and girls in Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Alpine regions of Italy. These dresses are beautifully made and sold all over town.
5. Paraglide Interlaken
Learn to fly …or at least watch others do it. Plan on spending some time strolling in Schlosspark. In the mornings and afternoons it’s the landing zone for hundreds of paragliders.
6. Lindt Store
Located on the Main Street. The Lindt store is sure to lure you in with its sweet scent wafting all over town. Stop in for a free chocolate and take home a personalized selections of your favorite flavors.
7. Carriage Ride
Hold your horses! Take a carriage ride through Interlaken on a hose drawn buggy. Carriages line up by the park to take lovers and families for a spin.
8. Top of Europe Flagship Store
A wonderful collection of memorabilia, art, trinkets, gifts and keepsakes. The store even has inlaid railroad flooring and a full size train inside. This creative store is a great place to pick up a gift to remember your trip.
9. Thunersee and Brienzersee
Visit the lakes! You can drive around them, take a boat tour, kayak them or hike them. No matter your preference they are both sure to take your breath away with their stunning color.
10. Arcobaleno
Get some pie at Arcobaleno, a pizzeria and restaurant covered in ginger-breading and floral boques. It’s a fantastic place for lunch or dinner (note that they are closed from 2-5pm).
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