Holiday in Berner Oberland

What makes Berner Oberland special as a destination?

The Berner Oberland is the most spectacular mountain region in Switzerland and offers a density of natural wonders that is unmatched. The legendary peaks of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau shape the silhouette of this region, which stretches from Lake Thun and Lake Brienz up to the eternal glaciers of the Bernese Alps. Whether adrenaline adventures or tranquil mountain idylls — the Berner Oberland delivers both at a world-class level. Interlaken, the hub of the region between the two lakes, is the starting point for countless activities: paragliding over Lake Thun, canyoning in the Grimselschlucht, jet boat rides on the Aare, or jumping from the 134-meter-high Stockhorn bungee. The Jungfrau Railway to Jungfraujoch (3,454m), the highest railway station in Europe, is a technical masterpiece and a UNESCO World Heritage site. At the top, visitors are greeted by the Aletsch Glacier, the longest ice stream in the Alps. Lake Thun and Lake Brienz are the shining jewels of the region. Thun impresses with its medieval old town and castle backdrop, while Brienz is known as the center of Swiss wood carving art. The Giessbach Falls plunge in 14 stages directly into Lake Brienz — accessible by historic steamship and the oldest funicular railway in Europe. The Ballenberg Open-Air Museum showcases Swiss architectural culture from five centuries. In winter, Grindelwald, Wengen, Adelboden, and Gstaad offer top-notch ski resorts, while in summer, a network of over 1,500 kilometers of hiking trails leads through alpine meadows, over ridges, and along turquoise mountain lakes. The Berner Oberland is Switzerland in its purest, most dramatic form.