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1. Alpenwildpark Interlaken ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Alpenwildpark Interlaken
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2. Oberhofen Castle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Oberhofen Castle
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3. Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum

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Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum
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4. Harder Kulm

Harder Kulm
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5. Japanese Garden of Friendship

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Japanese Garden of Friendship
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6. Jungfrau

Jungfrau
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7. Jungfrau Park

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Jungfrau Park
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8. Kambly Experience

Kambly Experience
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9. Kunsthaus Interlaken

Kunsthaus Interlaken
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10. Lake Brienz

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Lake Brienz
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11. Lake Thun

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Lake Thun
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12. Lake Thun Festival

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Lake Thun Festival
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13. Niederhorn

Niederhorn
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14. Outdoor Interlaken

Outdoor Interlaken
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15. Schloss Interlaken

Schloss Interlaken
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16. Schynige Platte

Schynige Platte
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17. Schynige Platte Alpine Garden

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Schynige Platte Alpine Garden
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18. Seilpark Interlaken - Adventure Park Interlaken

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Seilpark Interlaken - Adventure Park Interlaken
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19. St. Beatus Caves

St. Beatus Caves
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20. Swiss Paragliding & Adventure

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Swiss Paragliding & Adventure
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21. Touch the Mountains Festival

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Touch the Mountains Festival
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22. Weissenau Nature Reserve

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Weissenau Nature Reserve
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23. William Tell Open-Air Theatre

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William Tell Open-Air Theatre
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: What is Interlaken?
    • A: Interlaken is a beautiful resort town located in the mountainous Bernese Oberland region of central Switzerland.
  • Q: Where is Interlaken situated?
    • A: The town is located on a small stretch of land between the emerald-colored waters of Lake Brienz and Lake Thun.
  • Q: What kind of natural surroundings does Interlaken have?
    • A: Interlaken is surrounded by:
      • Dense forests
      • Glaciers
      • Alpine meadows of the Swiss Alps
    • This makes it a true haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Q: What activities can visitors enjoy in Interlaken?
    • A: Visitors have an endless list of fun activities, including:
      • Paragliding and skydiving over the Alps
      • Exploring a ropes adventure park
      • Skiing and hiking numerous trails
      • Enjoying a free music festival

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