Interlaken Introduction Walking Tour, Interlaken

Interlaken Introduction Walking Tour (Self Guided), Interlaken

Interlaken, meaning "between two lakes," is a picturesque town in the canton of Bern. It is known for its beauty and serene atmosphere. Interlaken is a very popular resort town in Switzerland.

The city was originally called Aarmuhle due to its location on the Aare River. The name was changed to Interlaken in 1891. Even before the name change, the area was popular with tourists. At the beginning of the 19th century, Swiss landscape artists flocked to the area that would become Interlaken for inspiration. These landscapes drew wealthy visitors for the beautiful views of the mountains and well-known spa treatments.

Tourists flocked to the city with the introduction of the railway system. Hotels grew throughout the small town giving the area a heavy focus on tourism. The Jungfrau Region Tourism Museum shows the growth of tourism in the area in a way that cannot be found elsewhere.

There are many unique sights to see in Interlaken. Hoheweg Boulevard with its numerous shops and gardens is a primary stop for most visitors on walking tours. The Japanese Garden, Hohematte Park and the Swiss Chocolate Chalet are just some of the wondrous places to stop while exploring the city.

Take this self-guided tour to enjoy the highlights of Interlaken, Switzerland.

Image Courtesy of Flickr and Dave-F.

How it works: Download the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. The app turns your mobile device into a personal tour guide and its built-in GPS navigation functions guide you from one tour stop to next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

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Create Your Own Self-Guided Walks in Interlaken

Map Instructions: (1) Click the "Nearby Sights" button to view the nearby attractions; (2) click a map pin to see sight information.

Guide Name: Interlaken Introduction Walking Tour
Guide Location: Switzerland » Interlaken (See other walking tours in Interlaken)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles

Sights Featured in This Walk

WalkBuilder (customize this walk or build your own)

Use the WalkBuilder tool below to customize this walk to suit your interests. Instructions: click

at the upper right corner in the map above to view other sights in the city. To learn more about a sight, click a map pin. Click the “+” or “–” to add or remove a sight from the walk. To reorder the selected sights, simply drag and move them up or down the list in the left column.

Click here to view route map

Enter a name for your custom walk, along with your email address, in the fields below. You will receive the instructions for retrieving your custom walk in the GPSmyCity app by email. The GPSmyCity app offers turn-by-turn travel directions to guide you from one attraction to the next.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I access my walking tour in Interlaken?
Save your walking tour on the website. Then download the GPSmyCity app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and sign in to your GPSmyCity account. Next, download “Interlaken Map and Walking Tours” within the app. Your walk will appear on the Walks screen.

2. How do I view other attractions in Interlaken?
At the upper-right corner of the map above, click the “Nearby Sights” button to show or hide other sights in the city. Click a map pin to view details about a sight. To add a sight to your walk, find it in the right column of the WalkBuilder tool above and click the “+” button next to it.

3. How do I re-arrange the sight order?
In the left column of the WalkBuilder tool, drag a sight to move it up or down the list. Then click “Click here to view route map”. Repeat this process until the route meets your needs.

4. Can I add my hotel to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add your hotel as the starting point, the ending point, or both (creating a loop route). This feature is currently available only in the GPSmyCity app.

5. Can I add my own sights to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add sightss that are not in our database and include them in your walk. To do so, sign in to your GPSmyCity account on the website or use the GPSmyCity app.

6. How many sights can be included in a walking tour?
For technical reasons, the number of sights in a walking tour is currently capped at 20. This limit may be increased over time.

Walking Tours in Interlaken, Switzerland

Create Your Own Walk in Interlaken

Creating your own self-guided walk in Interlaken is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Interlaken Shopping Walking Tour

Set amid the picturesque landscapes of Switzerland, Interlaken – among other delights – beckons visitors with its charming streets lined with shops, fashionable boutiques, and specialized stores. The town's main street – Höheweg – is the place where you can find a wide choice of souvenirs, watches, chocolate, and sports equipment of renowned brands, plus the stunning alpine scenery... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles