Honeymoon in Interlaken, a premiere tourist destination of Switzerland,
known for its panoramic beauty and endless activities Interlaken is located
at the foot of towering mountains (Eiger, Monch and Jangfrau) and between
two lakes (Thun and Brienz). Pamper your soulmate with the beauty of
Interlaken. This is a place where you can relax amidst a natural environment
that is still unspoilt. You can get adventurous in Interlaken and enjoy
gamut of sports. Events, festivals and shopping destinations add more fun
and entertainment to your vacations.
Places
to visit
Jungfraujoch - A trip to Jungfraujoch which is located at
a height of 11,333 feet should invariably be at the top of your list on your
honeymoon vacation to Interlaken. Though highly expensive, still a visit is
a must otherwise you will miss out something really exceptional. The
Jungfraujoch has the highest railway station in the Europe. Enroute you will
come across some arresting scenes of the Mönch, the Eiger Wall, and the
Jungfrau. Also you will pass from a tunnel which is 4 miles long and is
created into the mountain. Once you are atop, you can visit the famous Ice
Palace, Eispalast which is 19 feet below the glacier's surface. Everything
inside this palace is made up of ice and as such appears extremely pure and
flawless. The overall view will captivate your imagination beyond doubt and
you will leave this place wondering at the ingeniusness of nature. There is
also the Sphinx Terraces from where you can catch a truly rare view of the
Monch and Jungfrau peaks as well as the Aletsch Glacier (which is the
longest river of ice). And if after so much of travelling and sightseeing,
if you feel a little exhausted. Then there are five restuarants also where
you can relax and eat something. Before you leave this place, take do enjoy
a sleigh ride which is drawn by stout huskies.
Beatus Caves - Beatus caves are yet another attractive
destination to visit on your honeymoon vacation to Interlaken. Named after
St. Beatus who resided and prayed in this cave before he died at the age of
ninety, these caves house the only underground cave museum of Switzerland.
At a depth of 3000 m, these cave are also home to prehistoric settlement,
Saint Beatus cell, a park with a waterfall, picnic place and a fable house
(for special exhibitions). There is also a restuarant which has been set up
in a picturesque surroundings. Journey to this cave can be a bit arduous,
though once you reach there and take look around, you will forget that a
little before you were exhausted.
Open-Air Museum - On your honeymoon vacation to
Interlaken, visit this open - air museum, Ballenberg which recreates the
magic of the rural life of a past world. Rows of yellow flowers will greet
you all the way to the museum with open arms. The abundance of flowers
around, the blue sky above and a thought of seeing something distinct from
what you have seen before, will definitely enthrall your soul.
Once you enter the Museum, the collection showcased will truly bewilder
you. The museum boasts of around hundred ancient buildings, beautiful
gardens and fields, crafts and indigenous farm animals - something rare to
find elsewhere
Schynige Platte - Located at at a height of 6454 feet,
Schynige Platte is an excellent place to capture some stunning views of the
Eiger, Monch and Jangfrau. Infact, views from Schynige Platte are considered
one of the best in entire region. Up there, you can visit the beautiful
Alpine Garden which houses some 500 variety of flowering plants and ferns.
The garden is a visual delight with dazzling colours of flowers providing
for a wonderful sight. There is also a "Teddyland" which you can
visit despite that fact that it is more of place that will delight little
children. A visit to Schynige Platte will definitely be a delightful
experience on your honeymoon vacation to Interlaken.
Things
to do
Enjoy Sports - Switzerland in general is famous for the
abundance of scope it offers for sports. The sporting options in Interlaken
are especially, are endless and on your honeymoon vacation, make sure that
you enjoy these sports. These options include hiking, biking, rafting,.
swimming, skiing/snowboarding, ice skating/curling,bungy jumping, canyoning,
climbing, diving, ice climbing, paragliding, delta hang-gliding, glacier
hiking, horseback riding, golfing, badminton, beach volleyball,
billard/pool,mountaineering, rock-climbing, sailing and sky diving. You can
pick up any of these sports depending upon your taste and capabilities and
fill your honeymoon vacation with loads of action, fun and entertaionment.
Enjoy Shoppping - Interlaken is the shopping hub of the
Jangfrau region and offers everything that you will find in a big Swiss
cities. Thus, on your honeymoon vacation to Interlaken, do pick up few
things that you can keep everafter as a memory of your honeymoon. Among
things that you can carry back are Swiss watches, souvenirs, sporting
equipments, art and handicraft items. The main area where you can shop in
Interlaken is the main street of Höheweg. Here you will find anything
you wish to buy.
Enjoy Dining - Though most of the people visiting
Interlaken have their meal in the hotel itself, yet there are considerable
number of independent restuarants as well where you can try out some really
delicious food. The local cuisine is especially tempting and you must try
out few dishes on your honeymoon vacation to Interlaken.
Enjoy Cruising - From April to October, every year boats
are operated on two of the most beautiful lakes of the region - Lake Thun
and Lake Brienz. You can take a ride round these boat or luxury steamers and
enjoy the moving beauty of the lovely Interlaken and nearbu places. The
cruises especially the ones in the evening also have netertainment
facilities available on board.
Not
to Miss
Dining at Schilthorn - Piz Gloria - At a height of 9744
feet, Schilthorn - Piz Gloria is special because it provides a panoramic
view of around 200 snow capped peak in both Switzerland (Bernese Alps) and
France (Mount Blanc). Also from this point you can see the Black Forest of
Germany as well. However, Schilthorn - Piz Gloria is not to be missed solely
for the viewing some enchanting views. Rather, the place is also worth
visiting because it houses the first revolving restuarant at an altitude of
3000 m in the entire world. Dining and wining at such a place therefore
becomes much more than just usual eating out.
Events and Festivals - The events and festivals of
Interlaken are also something you cannot miss out. So, if you happen to
visit Interlaken at a time when an event is celebrated, then do participate
in them or simply watch them and make your honeymoon vacation to Interlaken
a memorable experience. Two of the events that are organised in Interlaken
are Interlaken Music Festival in the month of August and the other one is
celebrated in the William Tell Open-Air Theatre in the month of July -
September.
Getting
There
By Air - Zurich International Airport at a distance of
111 miles is the nearest airport to reach Interlaken.
By Train - From Zurich you can reach Interlaken by a
train in around 2.5 hours.
By Road - From Zurich, you can also drive down to
Interlaken by a car. It will take around 2 hours to reach Interlaken.
