Switzerland Itinerary
The Perfect 5-Day Interlaken Itinerary
Interlaken 🇨🇭 · Built from 3 real traveler plans · 39 spots
Interlaken is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 3 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.
7 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
Wander through a fascinating palace carved entirely from ice, featuring intricate ice sculptures and tunnels deep within the glacier.
Interlaken's local mountain, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Interlaken, Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, and the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains. Accessible by funicular.
Explore a fascinating network of natural limestone caves with impressive stalactites, stalagmites, and underground waterfalls, steeped in legend.
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.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the picturesque promenade of Lake Brienz in Interlaken, offering stunning turquoise waters and mountain backdrops.
Day 2
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.
One of Switzerland's highest free-falling waterfalls, dramatically plunging nearly 300 meters from an overhanging rock face near Lauterbrunnen village.
A charming, car-free alpine village perched on a cliffside, offering unparalleled views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains.
Visit Europe's largest subterranean glacier waterfalls, a series of ten waterfalls thundering inside the mountain, accessible by tunnel-lift and paths.
Wander through the charming alpine village of Grindelwald, nestled amidst impressive mountain scenery, offering shops and scenic views.
Day 3
Explore the picturesque waterfront of Brienz, known as Switzerland's 'wood carving village', offering beautiful lake views and a charming atmosphere.
Known as the 'Valley of 72 Waterfalls,' this iconic U-shaped valley offers stunning cliffs, alpine meadows, and dramatic waterfalls.
Embark on a leisurely hiking trail offering breathtaking 360-degree views of Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, and the iconic Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks.
Experience an exhilarating walkway clinging to the side of the First mountain, offering incredible views and a thrilling experience.
Day 4
Experience the serene beauty of Lake Thun on a scenic boat cruise, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and charming lakeside villages.
A relaxing walk along the eastern shore of Lake Brienz where it meets Interlaken Ost, offering serene lake views and a glimpse of the surrounding nature.
A charming, car-free mountain village perched on a cliff overlooking the Lauterbrunnen Valley, offering incredible views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.
Experience an exhilarating walk along a suspended bridge on the side of a cliff, offering stunning views of the Eiger North Face and the surrounding mountains.
Experience a thrilling walk on a platform suspended over a vertical drop at the Birg station, offering stunning alpine panoramas.
Day 5
A mountain in the Emmental Alps, Switzerland, known for its panoramic views, hiking trails, and accessibility via the unique CabriO cable car.
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.
Top Things to Do in Interlaken
- 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.
- Harder Kulm — ★ 4.6 (saved by 3 travelers)Interlaken's local mountain, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Interlaken, Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, and the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe — ★ 4.8 (saved by 2 travelers)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.
- Staubbach Falls — ★ 4.7 (saved by 2 travelers)One of Switzerland's highest free-falling waterfalls, dramatically plunging nearly 300 meters from an overhanging rock face near Lauterbrunnen village.
- Mürren Village — ★ 4.7 (saved by 2 travelers)A charming, car-free alpine village perched on a cliffside, offering unparalleled views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains.
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 — Ice Palace (Jungfraujoch), Harder Kulm, St. Beatus Caves — without rushing.
What are the top things to do in Interlaken?
Based on 3 real Interlaken itineraries, the most-saved spots are Ice Palace (Jungfraujoch), Harder Kulm, St. Beatus Caves, Höhematte Park, Lake Brienz Promenade, Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe.
Is Interlaken worth visiting?
Interlaken is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 3 traveler itineraries covering 39+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 5-day trip.
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