Should we stay in Lauterbrunnen or Interlaken?


Should we stay in Lauterbrunnen or Interlaken? You will obviously have come to the area to see the magnificent mountain scenery...so stay in Lauterbrunnen where you will actually be in the middle of it all. Interlaken is not in the Alps and is best used as a transport hub. If you should get bored, which you won't, then Interlaken is only a 2 minute train ride away.


What is the best base city for the Swiss Alps?

Interlaken really is the best location if you're looking to enjoy a variety of activities. It's a great base for excursions along the lakes (such as Giessbach Falls on Lake Brienz or the Castles on Lake Thun), or even further outside of the Jungfrau region to Bern or Lucerne.


What does Swiss Pass cover in Interlaken?

With a Swiss Travel Pass you get unlimited travel on trains, buses and boats to reach popular cities such as Bern, Basel, Geneva, Interlaken, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Zurich and Lausanne as well as the country's greatest natural highlight, the Swiss Alps.


Is it better to stay in Interlaken or Grindelwald?

The choice is yours! Interlaken is more like a transport hub and it's also a larger town so it has more choices of shops and restaurants just to browse. Grindelwald is a scenic village (still with enough restaurants and some shopping) that is much more scenic than Interlaken.


Is it better to stay in Interlaken or Lauterbrunnen?

You will obviously have come to the area to see the magnificent mountain scenery...so stay in Lauterbrunnen where you will actually be in the middle of it all. Interlaken is not in the Alps and is best used as a transport hub. If you should get bored, which you won't, then Interlaken is only a 2 minute train ride away.


What is the most beautiful train ride in the world Switzerland?

Glacier Express Topping our list is none other than the Glacier Express, probably the most iconic and luxurious scenic Swiss rail journey.