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Travel Guide: Interlaken - Switzerland - Europe

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Interlaken is the secret capital Switzerland's beautiful Bernese Oberland. The town is located between the lakes of Thun and Brienz, at the foot of the towering trio of the Eiger, Monch & Jungfrau. Located in the German-speaking heart of Switzerland, Interlaken offers winter sport's fans access to some of the most spectacular skiing in the Alps, with their base in a service-packed small city in a spectacular lakeside setting.

Traditionally a 'Summer' resort, Interlaken had long been attractive to winter sports enthusiasts because of its prime location and the fact that it's excellent hotels and other facilities offer very low rates during the winter. Its status became 'official' however with the launch of the The Jungfrau Top Ski Region, containing more than 160 Km (100 miles) of trails in ski centers above Grindelwald , all linked to Interlaken by a mountain railway included in a ski pass. The average length of runs in the area is a remarkable six - 12 KM (four - nine miles). With the pass, it's possible to ski a different ski area every day for a week.

The name 'Interlaken' actually means "between the lakes" - Lake Thun and Lake Brienz to be precise and water is omnipresent throughout the area with idyllic clear mountain streams and waterfalls running off the hills and into the lakes. The resort offers dozens of water-based activities, throughout the year. If you ever got bored of sliding on the cold white variety you can always enjoy anything from a cruise on a lake steamer to just feeding the ducks or even frog watching! Visitors first started arriving at Interlaken long before downhill skiing was conceived. One of them, Lord Byron, famously remarked "it's a dream" on first seeing the town. The first hotels opened their doors in 1806, complementing the existing monastery hospice (now the four star hotel Interlaken) with the boom years beginning in the 1860's. Much of the beautiful architecture and grand design date from this 50-year era up to the First World War, but the impressive exteriors hide equally impressive fully modernized interiors, enabling Interlaken to offer the best of old and new. In the early days, when the likes of Goethe and Mendelssohn popped by, Interlaken was promoted for its healthy climate, as well as the spectacular views.

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Travel Q&A on Interlaken:

Question: #1: How long would it take to travel from Geneva to Interlaken by train?
How long would it take to travel from Geneva to Interlaken (Bouth in Switzerland) by train.O and do any one know how much it will cost me and are there alternetives.Thanks - asked by Jack s

Answer: It wud prolly take u below 3hrs to travel from Geneva to Interlaken.U can get more details from the link below.Coz it requires day & exact station. then only u get a quote for the prices.But for a rough ... - answered by: thor_gare
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Question: #2: Chepest way to travel from Basel Mulhouse airport to Lucerne or Interlaken?
I am planning a trip in March and want to know what is the Chepest way to travel from Basel Mulhouse airport to Lucerne or Interlaken? Can you also let me know how much will it cost?How much time does it take? - asked by Keyur M

Answer: Basel euro-airport to Lucerne,one way,2.class will cost you $ 34 Swiss francs.( $ 28 USD travel time 1h 50 min ) Basel euro airport to Interlaken one way,2.class will cost you $ 58 Swiss Francs ($ 47 USD ... - answered by: bozenmoon
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Question: #3: which is the best place tosee in Switzerland.iplan to stay in interlaken r there any better places.travel opti
best way of travelling?Places according to importance?important things to carry?I am travelling in may is it the best month? - asked by harsh

Answer: I am living in Switzerland right now, and I think overall Switzerland is a great place to visit. You cant really go wrong. If you like more open people and a little warmer temp (especially in may) Lugano, ... - answered by: britneyroxmysox
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Question: #4: How long would it take to go from Geneva to Interlaken by train.?
How long would it take to travel from Geneva to Interlaken (Bouth in Switzerland) by train.O and do any one know how much it will cost me and are there alternetives.Thanks! - asked by Jack s

Answer: About a couple hours. Cost go to:
http://www.sbb.ch/en/index.htm ... - answered by: japou
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Question: #5: Geneva to Interlaken?
Can someone plz guide me which stop/station in Geneva I have to go while travelling from Geneva to Interlaken? How much duration it will be? - asked by arpit8582

Answer: It depends on when in the week and what time of day you want to leave, but you can go from Geneva Gare (Main train station) to Bern and switch trains to go to Interlaken (there are two stations: Ost (East) ... - answered by: borscht
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Question: #6: Could any one help me with the train stations In switzerland. I would like to go to Interlaken from Paris.?
I would like to travel from Paris to switzerland by Train. I have the following queries1. How far is Gare De Lyon station from CDG airport and how can I reach there?2. In wchich station I should get down to go to Interlaken? If there is no TGV staion which is the closest staion and how do I take a connection?3.How and from Where can I take Golden Pass Panoramic. I am mainly confused with the train staions and connections. Is TGV staion is different from other train staions? Kindly advise - asked by Travelq

Answer: There isn't a specific TGV station in Switzerland. Geneva has two main stations, Geneva and Geneva Airport. Geneva is the one you'd normally want. The TGV and all the other French trains go to the France ... - answered by: Goddess of Grammar
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Question: #7: Seeking help from travel experts?
After months of research, I've planned a pretty solid Travel Initiary, but I hope some of you can give some recomendations/suggestions or any thoughts into it.So the trip stretches over 17 days, over 6 countries. I will buy a eurailpass 2007 for 15 days, meaning I will spend 15 days travelling on train.25th JanFlight from Moscow arrive 5pm in Berlin, One night in Berlin26th Jan, 1st day on eurailWhole day in Berlin, Night in Train, Berlin to Brussel 2118 - 60927th JanArrival in Brussel, till noon, train to Amsterdam 1437 - 1737, One night in Amsterdam28th JanOne whole day in Amsterdam, Night in Train, Amsterdam to Basel 2005– 065429th JanArrive in Basel 654, Basel to Geneva 705 - 847, A day in Geneva30th Jan 656 – 805 Train from Geneva to Montreux, Train from Montreux to Interlaken (13.45 – 16.35), Interlaken to Luzerne (1908 - 2122)31st JanLuzerne till late noon, evening train to Milan (1921- 2245)One night in Milan1st FebMilan Till Noon, Afternoon Train to Florence 1400-1645, Night in Florence2nd FebFlorence till Noon, train to Pisa, 1257- 1359, Spend 3 hours in Pisa, Train to Rome (1700 – 2028), Night in Rome3rd FebAnother day in Rome4th FebAnother day in Rome, Late evening train to Venice (1855 – 2328), Night in Venice5th Febwhole day in Venice, Night on Sleeper Train to Vienna6th FebOne whole day in Vienna7th FebOne day in Vienna till evening, 19.34 – 22.10 train to Salzburg, One night in Salzburg8th FebWhole day in Salzburg, Night train to Frankfurt 23.44 – 5.579th Feb (15th day on eurail)Arrive 5.57am, Frankfurt to Stuttgart 7.50 to 9.08Whole day in Stuttgart10th Feb Flight back from Stuttgart to Moscow Vnukovo airport, 1050- 1250. I would appreciate any help at all, with planning, or suggestions, tips, etc. Thanks a lotI have already did research also on accomodations, etc. But I am on a limited budget and my holiday is rather short, therefore, the rushed schedule. We are 3 young men who are really energetic so I think our endurance level's pretty high. - asked by Aleckii

Answer: Nice travel plan but you aren't really staying in one place longenough to enjoy.to see as much as you canand being on a train that long will tire you out I am not knocking your plans I am just stating ... - answered by: StarShine Girl
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Question: #8: Swiss Travel pass???
Hi,I am planning to travel to swiss for 6 days in first week of june 2007. I would be staying in luzern for 3 days and interlaken for 3 days and would be taking the panaromic express from interlaken to montreux and by train to geneva to catch flight.I am plannin to visit mount pilatus, jungfrau and other places in and around where i am staying. But i am confused about the type of pass which i need to take. Swiss pass looks costly.Is there any other alternative which i could do ?Or is Swiss pass worth for these days and is a value add compared to other passes???Could somebody suggest me which pass is more suitable for me?Thanks in advance - asked by Queen of Swiss

Answer: Check out the link for the swiss travel system. Depending on your age, there are various passes available. The swiss pass if definately worth it if you are travelling a lot and it gives discounts on ... - answered by: jenstarr
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Question: #9: Geneva - Interlaken - Lucerne Itinerary?
Hi,My husband and myself might be travelling to Switzerland in Feb 2007 (for 3/4/5 days). We should be flying into Geneva. From there on, we would like to visit Interlaken (covering Jungfraujoch) and Lucerne (and visit Mt.Pilatus). We might then fly out from Zurich.It would be great if some of you could share your thoughts on this. Is the suggested itinerary fine? Will February be too cold? Do we need to buy a pass to visit the peaks? Do the trains run in Feb? And suggestions for some good budget hotels.Any help is appreciated. Thanks so much.DCThanks so much for your response. I read on the internet that the cogwheel doesn't run during winters and instead there is a bus and gondola ride to Pilatus...But, yeah, my initial question does sound funny :-)Am checking out those links right now... will get back for further clarifications :-)And, how do we fit in Zermatt? Should it be prior to Interlaken? Right now, we have absolutely no clue on the itinerary...pls suggest.Thank you, Starwalker! We are getting some clarity now. And as you had suggested, we would most likely cut down a place or two and instead, settle down in a place and get a Swiss Pass and visit the 'must-see' places.Thanks once again. - asked by DC

Answer: i would shoot for at least 5 days (Switzerland is much too wonderful to enjoy in less).fly into Geneva and visit the city (maybe go to Lausanne if you get bored) on your first jet-lagged day.second day, ... - answered by: Starwalker
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Question: #10: Travel from Switzerland to Venice?
What's the best way to get from Interlaken to Venice? Train? Fly? I want to stay 2-3 nights in the Interlaken area and then move on to Italy and work my way down. I was hoping to start in Venice when I get to Italy. Where are the international airport in Switzerland? I'll be flying in from Chicago. Thanks! - asked by jockeygrrl

Answer: Train is always the way to go in europe. It's a little over 3 hours train ride from Interlaken to Milan, and a little less than 3 hours from Milan to Venice. So, i would take train to Milan, put laggage ... - answered by: Cool Mei
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