Bernese Oberland

All the resorts of the Bernese Oberland have so much to offer. They provide a diverse landscape from the mountainous regions above the Lauterbrunnen Valley to the lakeside splendours and medieval towns on Lake Thun.

The North Face of the Eiger, first conquered in 1938, is one of the world’s most difficult mountain climbs. In an extraordinary feat of engineering, the Swiss have built a cog railway line with a seven metre tunnel through the Eiger, with viewing stations from where you can watch climbers making their assault on the North Face.

To get there take the Jungfrau Railway, which connects to many resorts including Interlaken, Wengen and Grindelwald. This spectacular cog railway travels from Kleine Scheidegg to the Jungfraujoch, and is the highest railroad station in Europe at 3,454 metres above sea level. The views along the route to the Männlichen, the magnificent Eiger’s Sea of Ice, and the entire Bernese Oberland are breathtaking. Once there don’t miss the viewing platforms to see the dramatic Aletsch glacier, an ice palace filled with beautifully carved ice sculptures and the highest post office in Europe. Any Swiss train journey from the Glacier Express to routes bordering the lakes are a scenic delight and guarantee punctuality, smoothness and efficiency.

Festivals, activities from boat rides to paragliding, and historical tours all give the resorts from Wilderswil and Mürren to Kandersteg their unique character. But what all the Bernese Oberland resorts share is some of the most spectacular and dramatic scenery in the world. In Mürren don’t miss the 360-degree revolving restaurant at Piz Gloria at the top of the Schilthorn cable car. For walkers it is paradise personified with over 500 km of walking trails in the Jungfrau region alone.

There are many superb viewing platforms throughout the region including sights such as glaciers and lakes. A new platform at the top of the Harder Kulm looks out over Lake Thun, Brienz and Interlaken. The scenery is superlative. You just need to draw back the curtains or step outside to see many of the world’s most beautiful mountains.

Weather

Summers in the Bernese Oberland are consistently warm in mid-summer with mostly blue skies. The valleys are a vibrant green with colour everywhere. In the towns the balconies of hotels and chalets and every spare space is filled with geraniums and summer bedding plants. In the valley expect highs of 20-24°C in July and August. If you are planning to take a cable car up to higher altitudes, be prepared for cooler and changing temperatures. Nights are generally cooler.

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Grindelwald gets a lion's share of the best walking trails in the Jungfrau region with gondolas up both sides of the mountain from its lush valley location. Summer holidays here promise spectacular scenery and plenty of adventure activities for all ages.

Best for: Walkers of all abilities, families, nature, activities, sightseeing

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Paraglider over Interlaken

Interlaken sits between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and is nicknamed the adventure capital of Switzerland, with a wealth of outdoor activities to enjoy. It's a fantastic base to explore the Jungfrau region of Switzerland, thanks to the Jungfrau railway network and the extensive walking and biking routes. 

Great for: easy, moderate, and challenging walks; families with teens

 

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Mountain View of Oeschinensee

Kandersteg is an attractive alpine village enjoying a relaxed and friendly atmosphere surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery in all directions. The main street is lined with inviting cafés and small shops and the walking possibilities are excellent with an abundance of trails around and above the village.

Great for: easy, moderate and challenging walks; families with kids, families with teens

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Mürren sits at the foot of the Schilthorn peak

Mürren is one of the most enchanting mountain villages of Switzerland. Unspoilt by traffic, it sits on a sunny terrace high up above the Lauterbrunnen valley, and is reached only by cable-car.

Great for: easy, moderate and challenging walks

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Wengen village and valley

Hike amongst some of the most spectacular scenery in the Alps in Wengen, located on a sunny plateau above the dramatic Lauterbrunnen valley with the peaks of the Jungfrau, Monch and Eiger towering above. 

Great for: challenging, moderate and easy hikes, families with kids, families with teens

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Schynige Platte Cog Railway

Wilderswil is a charming, traditional Bernese village with a peaceful, rural ambience and wooden chalets dating back to the 17th Century. Set amidst flower-strewn meadows at the edge of the Bernese Alps, it's really well-placed for exploring the Jungfrau region and Lakes Thun and Brienz.

Great for: easy, moderate and challenging walks

Insiders guide

  • Experience the impressive and unique views from mountains like the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, including those from the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe.
  • The crystal-clear waters of Lake Thun or Lake Brienz

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