Posted by In the Bernese Oberland, or Bernese Alps, there are many interesting towns and villages that attract tourists due to their beauty, attractions and proximity to the Bernese Alps. Here are the top 10 most important towns and villages that you should definitely visit on your trip:
1. Interlaken
Description: One of the most famous towns in the Bernese Oberland, located between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Interlaken is the gateway to the Bernese Oberland and the tourist center. Many railways and roads to the Oberland start in Interlaken. The ideal vacation spot for visiting the region. Easily accessible by car and train.
Highlights: Harder Kulm, boat tours, paragliding, descent into the Jungfrau region.
2. Grindelwald
Description: A picturesque mountain village surrounded by impressive peaks such as the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Grindelwald is an ideal starting point for hiking and winter sports.
Highlights: First, Bachalpsee, Eiger Trail, Glacier Gorge.
3. Thun
Description: A charming town on Lake Thun, known for its historic old town, majestic castle and stunning views of the Bernese Alps.
Highlights: Thun Castle, Old Town, Lake Thun, Schadau Park.
Description: A picturesque village in a valley surrounded by steep cliffs and numerous waterfalls. Lauterbrunnen is considered one of the most beautiful valleys in Switzerland.
Highlights: Waterfalls (Staubbach Falls, Trummelbach Falls), Schilthorn Mountain, hiking.
5. Wengen
Description: A car-free mountain village above the Lauterbrunnen Valley, known for its traditional alpine atmosphere and as a starting point to the Jungfraujoch. Only accessible by train.
Highlights: Männlichen, Jungfraujoch, Lauberhorn downhill run (Ski World Cup course), hiking.
6. Murren
Description: Also car-free, this village sits high on a mountainside and offers spectacular views of the surrounding peaks. Mürren is famous for the nearby Schilthorn (mountain).
Highlights: Schilthorn (Piz Gloria), Bond World, hiking, winter sports.
7. Brienz
Description: A picturesque village on the shores of Lake Brienz, known for its wood carving and the Brienzer Rothorn Railway.
Highlights: Brienzer Rothorn Railway, Ballenberg Open Air Museum, wood carvings, boat tours on Lake Brienz.
8. Adelboden
Description: A charming mountain village best known for winter sports and hiking. It also hosts World Cup ski races.
Highlights: Engstligen Falls, Tschentenalp, winter sports, Vogellisi Adventure Trail.
9. Kandersteg
Description: An idyllic village that serves as a gateway to Lake Oeschinen, one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Switzerland. Kandersteg is ideal for nature and outdoor lovers.
Highlights: Lake Oeschinen, Blausee, hiking, via ferratas.
10. Spiez
Description: A town on Lake Thun with an idyllic harbor, a castle and one of the best views of the lake and the mountains.
Highlights: Spiez Castle, wine tours, boat trips on Lake Thun, hiking.
These are our top 10 places in the Bernese Oberland. Only villages and towns were considered and not individual attractions such as the Jungfraujoch. All of these 10 places are easily accessible from Interlaken, including by public transport. Some, such as Mürren and Wengen, can only be reached by train; they are villages with no road connection high up in the mountains.
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Tickets to the Jungfraujoch
Demand is high due to the limited capacity on the train etc., we recommend booking online in advance.
Only tickets for trains and cable car to the Jungfraujoch and back are available on this link: More info and booking
There are complete tours from Interlaken with guide, which are hardly more expensive than the tickets with the trains: More info and booking