Interlaken, in a unique location between Lakes Thun and Brienz and at the foot of the towering famous mountain trio Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, has for decades been the dream holiday destination and excursion departure point for countless international visitors. No other resort in Switzerland can offer almost all types of leisure and pleasure activities within a compact 20-kilometre radius.
Facts
| Population | 15,000 (communities Interlaken, Matten and Unterseen) |
| Currency | Swiss Franc (CHF) |
| Opening hours | Most shops are open MON – FRI 08.00h – 18.30h, SAT 08.30h – 16.00h. Souvenir shops and some grocery stores are also open on SUN 10.00h – 17.00h. |
| Website | www.interlaken.ch |
| Newspapers | Der Berner Oberlaender (daily paper) Jungfrau Zeitung (local paper, 2x a week) Berner Zeitung Der Bund |
| Emergency numbers | Police: 117 Firebrigade: 118 Ambulance: 144 |
| Tourist information | Interlaken Tourismus Höheweg 37 CH-3800 Interlaken Tel. Information +41 33 826 53 00 Tel. Reservation +41 33 826 53 01 Fax +41 33 826 53 75 mail@interlakentourism.ch www.interlaken.ch |
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