How to Make the Most of Your Interlaken Guest Card

What does the Interlaken guest card offer you?

What’s the Interlaken Guest Card All About?

The Interlaken Guest Card is a handy pass for travelers staying at least one night in Interlaken. It gives you free public transport around town and discounts on tons of attractions and activities in the area. This card, issued by local tourism boards, is available in most Swiss cities. And is helping budget travelers enjoy more for less in a pricey country like Switzerland.

Didn’t get your card at check-in? Just swing by the reception!

 

Getting Around Town with Your Guest Card

Free public transport in Interlaken: Bring the card with you wherever you go, as you’ll need it for the local buses. Which can be a lifesaver for getting around Interlaken and its surrounding villages. Make sure it’s filled out with your name and travel dates, as a missing or incorrect detail could lead to fines if there’s a ticket inspection.

In Switzerland, you don’t show your card to the bus driver when boarding. Just hop on any back door, keep your card ready, and show it if an inspector asks for it.

Remember, the Interlaken Guest Card covers buses only within the designated area shown on the map—it doesn’t include buses or trains to places like Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald.

 

Top Spots Covered by Your Interlaken Guest Card

• Lake Thun and Lake Brienz: These gorgeous lakes are within easy reach from Interlaken, though they’re spread out across several villages. The card covers buses to Neuhaus for Lake Thun and Bonigen for Lake Brienz.
• St. Beatus Caves: A quick bus ride along Lake Thun brings you to this spectacular cave system. Walk through ancient rock formations, then visit the Swiss Cave Research Museum on-site. With your Guest Card, you get a small discount on the 19 CHF entry fee.
• Iseltwald: This quaint lakeside village on Lake Brienz is perfect for a quiet day out and even has a swimming spot. From here, you can start the scenic hike to Giessbach Falls. Buses 103 and the seasonal Express bus from Interlaken Ost to Iseltwald are covered by your card.
• Closest Train Stations: Save some Swiss Francs by using the Guest Card for buses to Interlaken West (buses 104 or 105), Interlaken Ost (104), or Wilderswil (105).

Discounted Attractions Worth Checking Out

Your Guest Card isn’t just for local buses. It also gives discounts on cable cars, scenic trains, and more. A couple of top attractions where your Guest Card comes in handy:

Harder Kulm Funicular: The cable car up to Harder Kulm offers a 15% discount, where you’ll get one of the best views of the Swiss Alps.
Schynige Platte Railway: With a 20% discount, this charming cogwheel train takes you up to Schynige Platte, famous for its ridge walks and views over the Jungfrau region.

Discounts on Activities

There are plenty of other activities included in the Guest Card’s list of discounts. Many are beyond Interlaken in nearby spots like Brienz, Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, and Thun. Options range from canoe rentals, electric bikes, and mini-golf to more unique adventures like playing at the Casino or visiting the historic Thun Castle.

So, grab your Interlaken Guest Card and make the most of it—this pass could end up saving you a small fortune!