Activities in the Bernese Oberland
The Bernese Oberland is a large region with a great diversity in landscapes and day trip options. You'll find our favorite activities below. They range from relaxed boat trips over Lake Thun and Lake Brienz to the most spectacular mountain tops such as Jungfraujoch and Schilthorn.
SIGHTSEEING TIPS FOR THIS REGION
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Attraction type: Scenic trip;
Natural site, Mountain top, By train
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Escort: independent (no guide)
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Region: Jungfrau region (Bernese Oberland)
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Duration: 1 day or less
GoldenPass line
Beautiful scenic train ride between Lucerne and Montreux, via the Bernese Oberland lakes.
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Attraction type: Natural site, Lake;
Scenic trip, By boat
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Escort: independent (no guide)
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Region: Lake Thun (Bernese Oberland)
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Duration: 1 day or less
Schilthorn
The James Bond mountain, and one of the best places to view the Jungfrau massif.
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Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car
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Escort: independent (no guide)
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Region: Jungfrau region (Bernese Oberland)
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Duration: 1 day or less
Grindelwald-First
The mountain of First near Grindelwald offers great views and lots of fun activities for the entire family.
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Attraction type: Natural site, Lake;
Scenic trip, By boat
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Escort: independent (no guide)
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Region: Lake Brienz (Bernese Oberland)
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Duration: 1 day or less
Glacier 3000
Glacier 3000 is a large area for winter sports and summer activities in the mountains near Gstaad. It has beautiful views of the Alps. From the top station you can reach hiking trails, ski slopes and fun family attractions.
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Männlichen
The Männlichen, a mountain between Wengen and Grindelwald in the Jungfrau region, offers beautiful views of the Bernese Alps.
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Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car
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Escort: independent (no guide)
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Region: Jungfrau region (Bernese Oberland)
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Duration: 1 day or less
Harder Kulm
An easy-to-reach viewing point above the popular tourist town of Interlaken.
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Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By funicular
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Escort: independent (no guide)
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Region: Interlaken (Bernese Oberland)
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Duration: 1 day or less
Schynige Platte
Take the cogwheel train up to Schynige Platte for superb views of the Jungfrau massif and the lakes.
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Brienzer Rothorn
Cogwheel steam railway across an extraordinary landscape. Breathtaking views of Central Switzerland and the Bernese Alps.
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Attraction type: Scenic trip, By train;
Natural site, Mountain top, By train;
Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car;
Scenic trip, By bus
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Escort: independent (no guide)
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Region: Lake Brienz (Bernese Oberland)
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Duration: 1 day or less
Jungfrau region in one day
Don't have much time, or looking for an introduction to the region? This one-day trip in the Jungfrau region makes sure you won't miss the best spots.
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Niesen
The pyramid shaped mountain with a hotel, restaurant and 360°-view over Lake Thun and the Bernese Alps.
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Pfingstegg
Pfingstegg can be reached by cable car from Grindelwald. It's located half-way up an impressive mountain range.
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Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car
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Escort: independent (no guide)
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Region: Jungfrau region (Bernese Oberland)
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Duration: 1 day or less
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Jungfraujoch guided small-group tour from Interlaken
Unlike many other tours to Jungfraujoch, this one also includes a guided tour along all the attractions on the mountain. The entire tour is done by train. Seat reservations for the leg up the mountain are included. This is small-group tour, so you can easily ask questions.
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REGIONAL HIKING SUGGESTIONS
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Hiking time: 1h50
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Difficulty: easy
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Elevation: 2149 - 2300 m
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Distance: 5.8 km
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Terrain: meadow, high alpine terrain
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Region: Jungfrau region (Bernese Oberland)
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Hiking time: 6h00
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Difficulty: difficult
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Elevation: 1924 - 2613 m
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Distance: 16.0 km
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Terrain: meadow, high alpine terrain
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Region: Jungfrau region (Bernese Oberland)
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Hiking time: 3h00
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Difficulty: moderate
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Elevation: 1202 - 2056 m
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Distance: 8.4 km
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Terrain: meadow, forest
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Region: Lake Thun (Bernese Oberland)
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Hiking time: 2h45
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Difficulty: moderate
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Elevation: 1176 - 1805 m
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Distance: 8.6 km
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Terrain: meadow, valley, forest
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Region: Kander valley (Bernese Oberland)
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Hiking time: 5h00
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Difficulty: moderate
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Elevation: 780 - 1238 m
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Distance: 16.8 km
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Terrain: meadow, along railway, valley, forest
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Region: Kander valley (Bernese Oberland)
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Hiking time: 1h40
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Difficulty: easy
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Elevation: 557 - 672 m
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Distance: 7.7 km
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Terrain: vineyard, town, along lake, valley, forest
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Region: Lake Thun (Bernese Oberland)
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Hiking time: 1h45
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Difficulty: easy
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Elevation: 772 - 906 m
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Distance: 7.5 km
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Terrain: meadow, town, valley, forest
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Region: Kander valley (Bernese Oberland)
Gastern valley
A friendly nearly trafficless valley surrounded by impressive rock walls.
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Hiking time: 3h30
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Difficulty: moderate
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Elevation: 1196 - 1495 m
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Distance: 11.4 km
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Terrain: meadow, valley, forest
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Region: Kander valley (Bernese Oberland)
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Hiking time: 1h30
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Difficulty: easy
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Elevation: 568 - 624 m
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Distance: 5.2 km
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Terrain: along lake, forest
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Region: Lake Brienz (Bernese Oberland)
Lake Hinterstocken
Easy tour around Lake Hinterstocken, halfway between the valley floor and the Stockhorn peak.
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Hiking time: 0h40
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Difficulty: easy
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Elevation: 1594 - 1687 m
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Distance: 1.7 km
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Terrain: along lake, meadow
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Region: Simmen valley (Bernese Oberland)
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Hiking time: 1h55
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Difficulty: moderate
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Elevation: 712 - 961 m
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Distance: 7.0 km
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Terrain: meadow, town, valley, forest
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Region: Jungfrau region (Bernese Oberland)