Interlaken, nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, is the beating heart of the Jungfrau Region and the cradle of Swiss Alpine adventure. Interlaken Ost station serves as the strategic hub for reaching the most iconic peaks of the Bernese Alps: Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald First, Schilthorn and the valleys of Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald. Its direct access to the BOB and WAB mountain railway lines makes it an exceptionally well-connected departure point for the entire region. Staying and departing from Interlaken means placing yourself at the foot of some of the most beautiful mountains in the world.
Interlaken is the epicentre of Alpine adventure in Switzerland. Positioned between two lakes and at the foot of the legendary trio of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, it is the town offering the fastest access to the peaks of the Bernese Oberland. Mountain trains depart directly from the station to Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Wengen and Kleine Scheidegg. It is also Switzerland's adventure sports capital: paragliding, rafting, canyoning and bungee jumping are available year-round.
From Interlaken, our flagship excursions are the ascent to Jungfraujoch (the shortest route to the summit), the Alpine hiking tour at Grindelwald First, the white-water rafting adventure in the Lutschine gorges, and the 2-day Jungfrau Adventure circuit with an overnight stay in Grindelwald. Interlaken is the ideal choice for sporty travelers and lovers of high mountain scenery.
Switzerland Tours — Meeting point: Main forecourt of Interlaken Ost station, in front of the central entrance, Hoheweg side. Bahnhofstrasse 1, 3800 Interlaken.
Interlaken Ost is accessible from Bern in 55 minutes (direct InterRegio train, frequent departures), from Zurich in 1 hour 45 minutes (with a connection in Bern) and from Lucerne via the GoldenPass in 2 hours. Interlaken Ost station is closest to the BOB mountain railway lines (to Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen) and WAB (to Wengen and Kleine Scheidegg). Local buses serve the town centre and Interlaken West.
A covered car park is located directly at Interlaken Ost station (P+R Interlaken Ost, Beatenbergstrasse), with advantageous daily rates of approximately 12 to 18 CHF per day. An open-air car park is also available on the Hoheweg, a few minutes' walk away. We recommend leaving your car in Interlaken and using the Jungfrau region's public transport, which is included in your tour ticket.
The meeting time is set 20 minutes before departure due to the complexity of some mountain transport itineraries. Please present yourself with your booking confirmation and your passport or identity card. Our guide wearing the blue Switzerland Tours jacket will be stationed in front of the station's main entrance. For tours including Jungfraujoch, remember to dress warmly regardless of the weather in the valley.
Small Group Tours White water rafting on the Lütschine river in the Bernese Oberland. Class III-IV rapids, spectacular Alpine scenery between glaciers and waterfalls.