Two days in Interlaken, Switzerland

A 2-day Interlaken travel guide covering the Harder Kulm hike, Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, plus tips on the Swiss travel pass and costs.Getting from Zurich to Interlaken is expensive; a one-way train ticket costs 73 CHF. I would recommend doing a multi-day trip or getting a Swiss Travel Pass for longer stays. Interlaken is indeed a beautiful town, nestled between two stunning lakes, Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Interlaken reminded me of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala. Interlaken is, of course, more luxurious and really expensive, though. Day 1 I would recommend hiking along the tram line towards Harder Kulm, a viewpoint overlooking the town. The hike is about 5 miles, takes 3 hours, and is moderately difficult. ■ Download I went to St. Beatus Waterfall in the evening. There is a statue of Yash Chopra, The famous Indian film director, in Interlaken. Day 2 Take the 11-CHF 1-hour train from Interlaken to Grindelwald, a beautiful mountain village. I would recommend hiking from here to the other…