Interlaken
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3 - For Non-Skiers
10:00AM
Ski Day
Do all your rentals through Outdoor. If you pick up in Grindelwald it is a short bus ride to the mountain. You can ski or snowboard!
3:30PM
Apres Ski
At the bottom of the mountain get drinks and snacks and enjoy the sick views! So fun
5:00PM
Chocolate Making Workshop
Also a must! The best chocolate at Funky Chocolate Club. So fun and so delicious.
6:30PM
Night Sledding
So fun!! They have an option to have fondue too if you want. Try to go in the first group so you aren’t waiting forever. (See activity list for suggestions)
7:30PM
Little Thai
Basic Thai food. Not many decent choices in Interlaken. It is next to Balmers.
1:30PM
Paragliding
A must do! You are only in the air for about 15 minutes but it is actually amazing.
2:30PM
Victoria Jungfrau Spa
Great activity for girls or guys who aren't skiing. Has lots of treatment options.
6:30PM
Night Sledding
So fun!! They have an option to have fondue too if you want. Try to go in the first group so you aren’t waiting forever. (See activity list for suggestions)
Dining Options
Dessert & Snacks
Dining Options
Asllani's Corner
V
Good option for burgers and not too expensive. "Food was AMAZING and so many choices, drinks were great too."
Rating: 9/10
Rating: 9/10
$ - $$
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Fondue Villa & Garden
VE
Most iconic fondue experience ever! A must! Need a reservation.
$$ - $$$
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Hopplá Bistro
V
Highly recommend. Get the chicken schnitzel. Owner is so nice! Make reservations.
Rating: 9/10
Rating: 9/10
$$ - $$$
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Little Thai
V
VE
GF
Next to Balmers. Gets mixed reviews but most kids eat here at least once. Most kids are psyched to eat Thai food!
$$ - $$$
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Il Buongustaio
V
GF
Good pizza option! You don't expect to find it in Interlaken but everyone raves about this place.
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Ristorante e Pizzeria Sapori
V
GF
Actually very good pizza and Italian food! It is actually a real meal!
Rating: 8/10
Rating: 8/10
$$ - $$$
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Taverne
V
VE
GF
Fondue! This place has a ton of mixed reviews but given the limited choices and some kids LOVE of fondue, most students find themselves here for dinner at least once.
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Velo Cafe
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VE
GF
Good vegetarian restaurant that most kids go to at least once if not more. There can be a line but it sounds like it is worth the wait as compared to other options. Good choice for brunch or lunch.
Rating: 8/10
Rating: 8/10
$ - $$
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Skiing!
The most incredible skiing ever. Get a ski pass at Outdoor Interlaken and then take the bus across the street to the Interlaken Ost train station. From there you take the train to Grindelwald. Rent all of our equipment and clothing at the Outdoor in Grindelwald which was so easy. You then take a bus to whatever part of the mountain you want and then take the bus to First. "First was insane - the gondola takes you to the top of the mountain and of course the day we went the visibility was 0%. 1000% you must ski in Switzerland - it was an experience I will never stop talking about."
Chocolate making class @ Funky Chocolate
So much fun. About a 75 minute chocolate making workshop. You definitely eat a lot of chocolate throughout the class so be prepared. You make 3 bars and get to decorate them which is fun. Also the chocolate strawberries they sell are amazing.
Rating: 10/10
Rating: 10/10
Hiking
The hiking in Switzerland is insane! A must, especially if you aren’t skiing!
Kayaking
Such a fun experience. If you go in the morning you might experience some cloud cover but still worth it. Excursion lasts 3 hours.
Ice Skating
There is a cute rink right in town.
Night Sledding
Rent snow pants and gloves! Book through Outdoor and they transport you about 20 minutes away to the mountain. There are actually 0 lights and a sketchy gondola to the top. Word of advice: try to go in one of the first groups because the last groups have to wait
so long to get to the top of the mountain. The actual sledding was insane. So exhilarating and fun. Definitely recommend but be prepared to not see and just like completely risk your life.
Paragliding
Amazing. A once in a lifetime opportunity. Highly recommend going to get that thrill of skydiving without actually jumping out of a plane. It's about 20 minutes in the sky and the landing was smooth. If you are afraid of heights this isn’t for you!
Helicopter Skydive Interlaken
Unbelievable!!!! One of the most memorable experiences of the semester. Major rush! Try to go first thing in the morning!!
Rating: 10/10
Rating: 10/10
Snowshoeing
Don't ski? Don't worry! Outdoor Interlaken can hook you up with all your gear. It is actually so hard but so insane!
ATV
Fun way to see the beautiful scenery, especially if not a skier. Lots of options to choose from including with fondue and hot chocolate!
Victoria Jungfrau Spa
Good option for non skiers or just to relax mountainside! The treatments are amazing. If you go after 6pm it's only 50 CHF for 3 hours. And if you get a day pass you can come and go all day!
Use the outdoor hot tub with sick views, sauna, steam, shower and gym. They give you towels and slippers!
Happy Inn Lodge
Hostel with private bathrooms. The hotel staff are very nice and helpful.
For a private room for 2, 3 or 4 people, approx $41.44 per person.
For a private room for 2, 3 or 4 people, approx $41.44 per person.
Balmers Hostel
Hostel with shared bathrooms. Filled with college students.
Four person dorm approx $52 per person, per night
Four person dorm approx $52 per person, per night
Diana's Airbnb
Diana’s Airbnb comes highly recommended. Great location and comfy beds. Sleeps up to 6 people. approx $250 - $350 per night
Backpackers Villa
Another great hostel option in Interlaken! Standard four person en suite approx $65 per person, per night.
Airbnb
Highly recommend! Very nice and in the perfect location. Check dates for accurate pricing. Sleeps 6
Airbnb
Very close to the train station and town center. The host seems to own all the units in the building so you can probably email him if you are looking for a different size unit. Approx $182 per night.
