Zurich to Interlaken Day Trip
About this activity
Highlights
- Scenic drive through Swiss countryside
- Explore Interlaken's charming streets
- Visit local shops and cafes
- Stunning views of the Swiss Alps
- Opportunity for outdoor activities
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Zurich to Interlaken
- Guided tour with a professional driver-guide
- Free time to explore Interlaken's attractions
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Meet our Swisstours van, our driver will welcome you and show you the surroundings of interlaken before dropping for your free day.
Interlaken is a fantastic base for seeing the best of central Switzerland's magnificent scenery while enjoying the comforts of a chic lakeside resort. Manage your day with different activities. Enjoy a free day walking, shopping, hiking in the glamorous city. The driver will be in the village if you need anything during the day.
Explore the magnificient gardens. An area of 14 hectares in the heart of Interlaken that belonged to the Augustinian convent was acquired in 1860 by a group of 37 hotel owners and private citizens to be left as an open space, a remarkable example of farseeing town planning.
The Marktgasse runs northwest from the Interlaken post office and across the Spielmatten islands and the river to the little hamlet of Unterseen, at the foot of Mt. Harder. This is one of several villages that form Interlaken, and in this old part of town is the 1471 parish church, with a Late Gothic tower. In this neighborhood, you'll find some beautiful wooden chalets of the kind you'd expect to see in tiny mountain villages, not in a busy resort center like Interlaken. Set in green gardens, these may even have farm animals grazing on the lawns. Small restaurants around the pretty Stadthausplatz serve traditional Swiss dishes.
Discover the Thun lake which offers incredible views on the region.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; other languages may not be available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Pets are not allowed on the tour
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring Interlaken
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning alpine scenery
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Traveler reviews
INTERLAKEN SMALL GRP TOUR
Trip itself Is great. But pickup and drop off was not followed. When I signed on to this trip, The brochure stated pick up and drop off is at same location which is our hotel, Mövenpick located near airport. We were picked up from hotel but at the end of our trip,we got dropped off at bus station. This was unfortunate cause a member of our grp has difficulty walking which was the reason why I had signed with this grp tour.
Just a ride, not a guided tour
This is just a bus ride to interlaaken. There is no guided tour. Having said that, our driver was very nice. He gave us some recommendations on what to do and see in interlaaken.
Best option if not riding a train
This was offered to us so my husband can go with us to Interlaken minus the paragliding experience. Everything was on point. Along the way, from Zurich to Lauterbrunnen, we passed the most beautiful sceneries of Switzerland. I wished the driver could have at least given us a heads up so we could get our cameras ready. Also, I wished this included the train tickets to Interlaken. We had to purchase our own train tickets to Interlaken even though the it says “Self guided tour TO INTERLAKEN FROM ZURICH.” The bus lets you get off in Lauterbrunnen, then you pay for the ticket to go to Interlaken. He will then pick you up in Interlaken later on after 5pm.