Interlaken

Switzerland · Bernese Oberland · 568m - 2,970m · Jungfrau Ski Region (206 km)

Summary

Interlaken has no pistes of its own — it is the hub for accessing the Jungfrau Ski Region, one of the most iconic domains in the Alps with the Eiger-Mönch-Jungfrau trio as a permanent backdrop. From Interlaken you can access three distinct sectors: Grindelwald-Wengen, Grindelwald-First and Mürren-Schilthorn, with a total of ~206 km of pistes.

Detailed information on the sectors is available in [[grindelwald]], [[wengen]] and [[muerren]].

Technical data

Why use Interlaken as a base

1. Excellent rail connections — from Interlaken Ost, mountain railways to Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, Mürren
2. More affordable accommodation than in mountain resorts
3. Versatility — access to 3 very different sectors on a single pass
4. Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau — the world’s most photogenic Alpine trio

How to get there

Direct train from Zurich to Interlaken Ost (~2h). From there, mountain railways to each sector.

Scibasku tip

Interlaken is the most economical option as a base for the Jungfrau Region, but the daily journey up to the pistes adds time. For intensive ski stays, it is better to stay directly in [[grindelwald]] or [[wengen]]. Interlaken works better for travellers who want to combine skiing with other activities.

Related information

• [[grindelwald]] — Main sector, Eiger access
• [[wengen]] — Lauberhorn sector, classic pistes
• [[muerren]] — Schilthorn, car-free village, Jungfrau views