Things to Do in Samstagern 2025

13 Highlights Interlaken

• The thundering Giessbach Falls on the south side of Lake Brienz impress with 500m deep falls.
• Lake Brienz with an area of 30 km2 lies northeast of Interlaken
• Lake Thun with an area of 48 km2 is located southwest of Interlaken.
• The Harder Kulm is the local mountain of Interlaken and can be reached by the Harderbahn in eight minutes.
• The Schilthorn with the Piz Gloria is accessible by the Schilthornbahn. The Schilthornbahn in Stechelberg can be reached from Interlaken after 50 min by public transport.
• The Schynige Platte can be reached via Wilderswil (4 min from Interlaken by train). The rack railroad goes up in 50 min and passes 4 tunnels and 8 bridges on the way
• Lake Thun and Lake Brienz are served by excursion boats, including historic paddle steamers.
• The mystical grottoes of the St. Beatushöhle are also regularly visited by pilgrims.
• Grindelwald First with the Cliff Walk can be reached from Interlaken in less than 2 hours.
• The Jungfrau Joch takes about 1.5 hours from Interlaken via Grindelwald. The trip with the Jungfrau Railway takes you to almost 3,500 m above sea level
• More than 45 mountain railroads, cable cars, chair and ski lifts are in the immediate vicinity.
• More than 200 km of ski slopes and a dense network of well-signposted hiking trails all around are within easy reach.
• Interlaken is a Dorado for lovers of activities and nature experiences of all kinds.

Description of the Alpine Playground Bort

At the Alpine Playground, kids of all ages can find various activities. The climbing and balancing landscapes specifically promote the children's motor skills. Coordination and balance are playfully trained. The play structures are largely made of wood and other natural materials. Necessary metal parts like the slide are made of stainless steel. The fall protection mainly consists of wood chips, which also contribute to a pleasant atmosphere visually. Parents can watch from the nearby restaurant, the tent bar, or a picnic spot, or enjoy the scenery.

The large sandbox is covered by a protective sunshade. The climbing towers are equipped with additional elements like slides, ropes, and nets. A small brook provides extra fun for kids who love to dam water or build bridges. On exercise equipment, slides, swings, seesaws, and trampolines, kids can really let loose. The balancing and climbing area forms a good basis for future mountain hikes with the whole family. The Alpine Playground Bort is perfect for a family outing.

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Excursion destinations Interlaken

The Jungfrau Region around Interlaken offers numerous exciting excursion destinations, which you can reach in different ways.

By the way, with the Jungfrau Travel Pass you can enjoy free travel on the mountain railroads to all attractions within three to eight days. The Winterlaken Card

Harder Kulm

On the Harder Kulm, Interlaken's local mountain, you can experience the most beautiful sunsets and look forward to plenty of photo opportunities. At an altitude of 1,300 meters, there is a viewing platform on which a castle-like restaurant is enthroned. The Harder funicular goes directly from the train station in Interlaken Ost to the Harder Kulm.

Schilthorn

The Schilthornbahn runs as an aerial cableway in three successive sections from Stechelberg to the Schilthorn. The revolving restaurant Piz Gloria at 3000 m above sea level is by far the most popular destination on the Schilthorn. You can get a little closer to the overwhelming mountain panorama via various walks, provided you have a head for heights. On the Schilthorn you will also learn a lot about the James Bond film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" and its actors. It was filmed here in 1969.

Location and Accessibility of the Alpine Playground Bort

The Alpine Playground is located in Bort above Grindelwald. Bort is the middle station of the cable car between Grindelwald and Grindelwald First.

The valley station of the Grindelwald First cable car is in Grindelwald in the upper village center. From the train station, it's about an 8-minute walk.

• Address: Dorfstrasse 183, 3818 Grindelwald
• Coordinates: 46°37'28.5"N and 8°02'30.9"E

For a combination of the Alpine Playground with the First Cliff Walk, take the Firstbahn from Bort to the mountain station in 14 minutes. The reverse order is also great.

Swiss Activities Offers:

• Firstbahn Ticket

Find more info about Grindelwald here:

• Grindelwald

Getting to Grindelwald

You can either drive via the A8 through Lucerne and Brienzwiler or take the Berner Oberland Railway to Grindelwald. Parking is available.

Activities in Interlaken

The Swiss vacation region between mountains and lakes forms a center of the eastern Bernese Oberland. It is an ideal destination to practice various sports activities all year round. Every season has its special charms in this atmospheric natural landscape.

Active vacationers can experience the region in various ways, be it on water, on land or in the air. There are numerous providers who have everything from guided hikes to canyoning in their program

If you want to take a break and recover from the worries of everyday life, you will find idyllic retreats and special excursions that will bring you close to nature.

Lakes Brienz and Thun offer a unique water sports world with fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

Surrounded by the fresh water breeze, you can practice both traditional and new water sports and explore the two bodies of water in your very own way. You can also practice water activities on the rivers like the Aare or the Lütschine.

Canoeing and SUP in Interlaken

Canoeing is possible in Interlaken all year round. Between Leissigen near Interlaken and the Delta Park near Gwatt, there is a canoe trail in the southern part of Lake Thun that is about 17 kilometers long and can be divided into stages as desired. You can rent canoes at four different stations.

You can also explore the impressive canoe route, which passes picturesque villages and idyllic bays, by Stand Up Paddling (SUP). On Lake Brienz, a separate paddle trail with several routes has also been designed. On Lake Thun you can take an advanced course in SUP Interlaken.

Kayak and Aare Böötle

Lake Brienz is also well suited for kayaking. By kayak, for example, you can get very close to the breathtaking rock face popular with climbers. It is located on the south side of Lake Brienz. You can also reach the Giessbach Falls and the Snail Island very well by kayak.

• Activities Lake Brienz

In summer people like to take the rubber dinghy on the Aare in Interlaken. At the Böötle you get in at one point of the river and let yourself drift. Between Thun and Bern is the most popular stretch for this. Guided Böötle for small groups let you experience the pleasure even more relaxed.

• Böötle Aare Thun to Bern

Jetboat and excursion boat trip Interlaken

If you like it a bit faster and more lively, book an exciting trip on a jet boat. The trip takes you across Lake Brienz at high speed and includes action-packed 360-degree turns. Especially in winter, a jetboat ride is an experience. The view goes thereby on the snow-covered mountain tops.

With the excursion boat, you sail across the lakes in a very relaxed way and enjoy the landscape. With a day ticket for Lake Thun and Lake Brienz you have the opportunity to experience both lakes at once.

• Activities Lake Thun