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This Swiss winter wonderland is also a summer playground. Snow-frosted peaks tower above charming towns and villages like Interlaken. Its position, between lakes Thun and Brienz, makes a perfect base for cable car rides up Jungfrau, Mšnch and Eiger or for hikes from traditional village Grindelwald. Thun offers exciting summer diving and sailing. To the west, the glitzy resort town of Gstaad attracts Europe's wealthy. Jungfrau Railway boasts Europe's highest station. The region is accessible by... more » This Swiss winter wonderland is also a summer playground. Snow-frosted peaks tower above charming towns and villages like Interlaken. Its position, between lakes Thun and Brienz, makes a perfect base for cable car rides up Jungfrau, Mšnch and Eiger or for hikes from traditional village Grindelwald. Thun offers exciting summer diving and sailing. To the west, the glitzy resort town of Gstaad attracts Europe's wealthy. Jungfrau Railway boasts Europe's highest station. The region is accessible by bus or car. « less
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Hotel Interlaken

4 of 5 stars
Toronto, Canada
Nov 21, 2009

Very close walk to the Interlaken Ost train station- also not a far walk from the Interlaken West station as well. Some members of my family had to leave quite early in the morning to catch an early...more

Hotel Alpina

Nov 20, 2009

The hotel may be older and the rooms on the small size, but that is more than made up for by the monumental view of the Monk, the Eiger and the Jungfrau peaks. The staff is warm and welcoming, the...more

Hotel Eiger Grindelwald

Nov 20, 2009

Fantastic location in the middle of Grindelwald. 2 Great restaurants and very friendly staff. We went in the shoulder season so many things were closed in the village, but the hotel was a warm and...more

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