Harder Kulm
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Interlaken

Alpine peaks and valley trails

Plan with AISee the 2 itinerariesPhoto: Giles Laurent, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Typical trip length3–7 days
On travli2 itineraries

About Interlaken

Interlaken sits between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. The town provides access to the Bernese Oberland. Visitors come to explore the peaks and valleys nearby.

Lauterbrunnen Valley holds Staubbach Falls and Trümmelbach Falls. Harder Kulm rises above the town. Jungfraujoch and Kleine Scheidegg lead to high ridges. Wengen and Mürren sit in the mountains. This place suits active trips centered on hiking and scenery.

Why travelers love it

Harder KulmMountain summit above Interlaken reached by funicular with views of lakes and Alps.Lauterbrunnen ValleyValley in the Swiss Alps near Interlaken known for its waterfalls and cliffs.Staubbach FallsStaubbach Falls drops 297 meters into the Lauterbrunnen valley.HöhematteCentral park in Interlaken with open grass and views of the Jungfrau.JungfraujochHighest railway station in Europe with views across the Swiss Alps and Aletsch Glacier.Kleine ScheideggMountain pass with views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks.

Top attractions

Harder Kulm
ViewpointHarder KulmInterlaken, Switzerland
Lauterbrunnen Valley
NeighbourhoodLauterbrunnen ValleyInterlaken, Switzerland
Staubbach Falls
ViewpointStaubbach FallsInterlaken, Switzerland
Höhematte
ParkHöhematteInterlaken, Switzerland
Jungfraujoch
ViewpointJungfraujochInterlaken, Switzerland
Kleine Scheidegg
ViewpointKleine ScheideggInterlaken, Switzerland
Wengen
NeighbourhoodWengenInterlaken, Switzerland
Trümmelbach Falls
ViewpointTrümmelbach FallsInterlaken, Switzerland
Mürren
NeighbourhoodMürrenInterlaken, Switzerland

2 Interlaken itineraries

Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich, SwitzerlandZurich, Interlaken and Lucerne in 3 Days3 days · By travli
Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich, SwitzerlandZurich, Interlaken and Lucerne in 7 Days7 days · By travli

Interlaken questions

How do I reach Harder Kulm?

The funicular departs from Interlaken and takes about 10 minutes to the summit.

How many waterfalls are in Lauterbrunnen Valley?

The valley holds 72 waterfalls. Staubbach Falls is the most visible from the village.

How tall is Staubbach Falls?

The falls measure 297 meters from top to base.

Is Höhematte free to visit?

Yes. The park has no entry fee.

How high is Jungfraujoch?

The station sits at 3454 meters above sea level.

How do I reach Kleine Scheidegg from Interlaken?

Take the train via Grindelwald or via Lauterbrunnen and Wengen. The trip lasts roughly 90 minutes.