Live the adventure of a lifetime

We are the city of new adventures. As soon as you arrive in Interlaken, you will be dazzled by the beauty of the surroundings. If you arrive by train, you already realize that everything around you is majestically fantastic. The landscapes, especially along the lakes, are just breathtaking.

As many travelers know, our small town, set at the foot of the mountains, is the ideal place to push your adventurous limits. Even if you are a rather quiet traveler, when visiting Interlaken, you will not be able to resist taking part in an extreme sport activity.

Surrounded by two lakes with warm and turquoise waters, you will be able to experience activities such as surfing, paddle boarding and kayaking. But this is just the beginnings...

For the more adventurous of you, I suggest you get carried away by the flow of the rivers nearby on a rafting trip or on a water hike day of canyoning. You will literally fall in love with this place...!

Sport & adventure for all

Interlaken is the city of Switzerland where all the backpackers pass. If you are planning to visit the country of Swiss cheese, you have probably heard about Interlaken.

But did you know that it is a gathering place for the adrenaline junkies? They are coming from all over the world to visit this unique place where all the adventures you can get are possible and at your footstep.

In Interlaken, you will experience adventures that you might only live once in your lifetime. Keep your timorous self at home and get out of your comfort zone. If you are afraid of heights, it's time to try paragliding, if you like speed, why not take a jet boat ride. Always dream you fall in your sleep, Interlaken is one of the best places in the world to try free fall and sky diving with an amazing view over the Swiss Alps. Get busy living. Life is out there!

Resting after a big day of adventure

In order to better organize your stay in this place of new challenges, we recommend you to book your accommodation in advance, because during high season, Interlaken is a quite popular and vibrant city. While you are at it, you can take some information about the adventurous activities available during the time of the year you plan to visit and why not already book your activity tickets, just to be sure you secure your place for the activity of your choice.

Interlaken has many accommodations options. You can choose a hotel or hostel next to the train stations, but you can also get creative and enjoy the view on the Jungfrau in your next home away from home. We recommend you to stay at Balmers Hostel and good to know, Balmers Hostel offers a free bus pass for all his guests. You can either choose between a shared room or a private one. Both include linen and you can get a delicious breakfast for only 8CHF. The staff is very knowledgeable and will kindly help you to organise your stay and book all the crazy activities you will be keen to experiment.

Let us help you turn your travels into an adventure you won’t forget! Hope to see you at Balmers, surely the best hostel in Interlaken.