Interlaken

Interlaken, Switzerland is one of the most interesting and beautiful tourist destinations in Switzerland. The natural beauty of the place and modern brilliance of the natives make this place an absolute paradise for all the tourists coming from round the globe.

Interlaken is the municipality in the Interlaken district in the Bern canton in Switzerland. Interlaken, Switzerland is situated at an altitude of 570 meters above sea level on the Bí¶deli, which is locked by the Lake Brienzersee on the east and Thunersee in the west. The name “Interlaken” was derived from Latin word, "inter lacus" which appropriately justifies the location of the city in between the lakes. This city is referred to by the name since 1891, prior to which it was

called "Aarmuhle". "Aarmuhle" was the name given to the city for the fact that the Aare River flows through the town.

Interlaken has an amazing location between mountains and lakes. While in Interlaken, tourists can enjoy the natural beauty and at the same time can indulge in materialistic pleasure by shopping at the commercial city center. Boulevard across the city lined with boutiques, watch shops and hotels makes it an appropriate tourist destination. Interlaken with some of its unique characteristic has been the most favorite among all other tourists destination in Switzerland. Tourists while enjoying their trip in Interlaken can take the pleasure of viewing the beautiful landscape from the top while on a ride to the highest railway station in Europe. At the same time tourists can also experience fine dining at the first revolving restaurant of the world. Interlaken has been a favorite spot among the "adventure-seeking backpackers" as Interlaken is an appropriate spot to indulge in sports like skydiving, canyoning, hang gliding, paragliding, and skiing etc. in the snow clad mountains during the winters

Interlaken is renowned as the most beautiful resort spot of Switzerland and the place from where one can get the most beautiful views of the Jungfrau massif, rising to a height of 4158m between the other two hills on the southern part of the town. Interlaken in Switzerland makes the perfect spot to explore the Oberland.

Interlaken, Switzerland is also recognized as the site of a convent of the Augustinian Canons. This convent was built in the year 1130 and lasted till 1528. Tourism industry has significantly taken over the economy of the place and is an important source of income. Good network of railways and roadways make Interlaken a perfect base for the tourists to explore and visit the nearby tourist spots. Several staying accommodation options has made it easier for the tourists to spend a vacation in Interlaken and enjoy the natural beauty in its true form.