Switzerland Itinerary
The Perfect 5-Day Interlaken Itinerary
Interlaken 🇨🇭 · Built from 4 real traveler plans · 39 spots
Interlaken is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 4 real traveler itineraries and distilled them into this 5-day plan — built around the 39+ places people actually saved, ranked by how often they show up. No filler, no tourist traps nobody bookmarks: just the spots real travelers keep choosing for Interlaken.
6 of these places were found in real travel videos — TikToks, Reels and YouTube guides that travelers imported into Triply — not scraped from a top-10 list. Where a spot kept showing up across creators, we say so.
5-Day Interlaken Itinerary
Day 1
Interlaken's local mountain, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Interlaken, Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, and the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains. Accessible by funicular.
Wander through a fascinating palace carved entirely from ice, featuring intricate ice sculptures and tunnels deep within the glacier.
One of Switzerland's highest free-falling waterfalls, dramatically plunging nearly 300 meters from an overhanging rock face near Lauterbrunnen village.
Visit Europe's largest subterranean glacier waterfalls, a series of ten waterfalls thundering inside the mountain, accessible by tunnel-lift and paths.
A spacious green park in the heart of Interlaken, offering stunning views of the Jungfrau mountain and a perfect spot for relaxation and paraglider landings.
Day 2
Explore a fascinating network of natural limestone caves with impressive stalactites, stalagmites, and underground waterfalls, steeped in legend.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the picturesque promenade of Lake Brienz in Interlaken, offering stunning turquoise waters and mountain backdrops.
Known as the 'Valley of 72 Waterfalls,' this iconic U-shaped valley offers stunning cliffs, alpine meadows, and dramatic waterfalls.
Journey to Europe's highest railway station for an unparalleled alpine experience, offering glacial landscapes, an ice palace, and panoramic views from the Sphinx Observatory.
A charming, car-free alpine village perched on a cliffside, offering unparalleled views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains.
Day 3
Wander through the charming alpine village of Grindelwald, nestled amidst impressive mountain scenery, offering shops and scenic views.
Explore the picturesque waterfront of Brienz, known as Switzerland's 'wood carving village', offering beautiful lake views and a charming atmosphere.
Embark on a leisurely hiking trail offering breathtaking 360-degree views of Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, and the iconic Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks.
Idyllic mountain lake reached by footpath or cable car & drawing picnickers & hikers.
Day 4
An adventure activity in the Swiss Alps where participants jump from a 295ft high platform and swing at high speeds over the Lütschine river.
A picturesque hike from First to the beautiful alpine lake Bachalpsee, famous for its reflections of the surrounding mountains.
Enjoy a peaceful walk along the shores of Lake Thun in the charming village of Merligen, offering serene lake and mountain views.
Stroll through the charming streets of Thun's old town, appreciating its unique elevated sidewalks and views of the Aare River and castle.
Day 5
Hike to this stunning alpine lake, often called the 'Blue Jewel' of the Alps, famous for its reflections of the surrounding peaks.
Admire the powerful waterfall cascading down the cliff face near the entrance of the St. Beatus Caves, a beautiful natural spectacle.
A relatively easy and incredibly scenic hike from Grindelwald First to the stunning Bachalpsee, known for its crystal-clear waters reflecting the surrounding peaks.
A unique cable car in Switzerland with an open-air upper deck, offering panoramic views of the Alps and Lake Lucerne as it ascends the Stanserhorn mountain.
A prominent local shop offering a wide selection of Swiss watches, jewelry, and traditional souvenirs, perfect for finding a memorable memento.
Top Things to Do in Interlaken
- Harder Kulm — ★ 4.6 (saved by 4 travelers)Interlaken's local mountain, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Interlaken, Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, and the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains.
- Ice Palace (Jungfraujoch) — ★ 4.7 (saved by 3 travelers)Wander through a fascinating palace carved entirely from ice, featuring intricate ice sculptures and tunnels deep within the glacier.
- Staubbach Falls — ★ 4.7 (saved by 3 travelers)One of Switzerland's highest free-falling waterfalls, dramatically plunging nearly 300 meters from an overhanging rock face near Lauterbrunnen village.
- Trümmelbach Falls — ★ 4.6 (saved by 3 travelers)Visit Europe's largest subterranean glacier waterfalls, a series of ten waterfalls thundering inside the mountain, accessible by tunnel-lift and paths.
- Höhematte Park — ★ 4.6 (saved by 3 travelers)A spacious green park in the heart of Interlaken, offering stunning views of the Jungfrau mountain and a perfect spot for relaxation and paraglider landings.
- St. Beatus Caves — ★ 4.6 (saved by 3 travelers)Explore a fascinating network of natural limestone caves with impressive stalactites, stalagmites, and underground waterfalls, steeped in legend.
- Lake Brienz Promenade — ★ 4.9 (saved by 2 travelers)Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the picturesque promenade of Lake Brienz in Interlaken, offering stunning turquoise waters and mountain backdrops.
- Lauterbrunnen Valley — ★ 4.9 (saved by 2 travelers)Known as the 'Valley of 72 Waterfalls,' this iconic U-shaped valley offers stunning cliffs, alpine meadows, and dramatic waterfalls.
Where to Eat in Interlaken
- Restaurant Bären — ★ 4.6
Interlaken Travel FAQ
How many days do you need in Interlaken?
Most travelers planning Interlaken on Triply spend about 5 days there. That's enough to cover the top sights — Harder Kulm, Ice Palace (Jungfraujoch), Staubbach Falls — without rushing.
What are the top things to do in Interlaken?
Based on 4 real Interlaken itineraries, the most-saved spots are Harder Kulm, Ice Palace (Jungfraujoch), Staubbach Falls, Trümmelbach Falls, Höhematte Park, St. Beatus Caves.
Is Interlaken worth visiting?
Interlaken is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 4 traveler itineraries covering 39+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 5-day trip.
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