Around Interlaken you could look forward to a varied holiday in one of most liked Swiss resorts, on the turquoise Lake Brienz, on the deep blue Lake Thun or in the idyllic Diemtigtal Nature Park. In the Interlaken holiday region, an unforgettable panorama awaits you with a view of the imposing mountains with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. At all times of year it’s beautiful to experience the splendour of flowers in spring, the eventful summer, the colourful autumn or the atmospheric winter in the heart of Switzerland.

Winter in the Interlaken region is incredibly varied. Interlaken is much more than a classic ski destination. The immediate vicinity offers a wide range of different winter activities. So aswell as skiing, you can alternatively go snowshoeing. All the excursion destinations can be reached quickly and easily and are close together, so you can still arrange to meet up for lunch at the Berghaus if doing different things. Come and experience the atmospheric winter scenery, which offers much more than “just” snow. That makes Interlaken an exciting destination for your winter holiday, whether or not your plans involve snow.

Many winter hiking trails and walking trails are also accessible without snow and are a real pleasure. In the shadier valleys, temperatures are low throughout the winter. The surrounding area is transformed into a fantastic ice and water world. Glittering snow crystals hang in the icy fir branches, playful ice formations form between the stones of the frozen streams. Along the way there are quiet benches that invite you to a winter picnic.

Whilst in the area you can enjoy the panorama with the most beautiful view of lakes and mountains, visit unique excursion destinations, discover the number one destination for adventure sports in Europe, and experience Switzerland with its traditions and customs in one place.

On the lakeshore you look over the blue water surface to the snow-covered mountain peaks of the Bernese Oberland. The various mountain railways take you up to the summit quickly and easily where you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view and snap the perfect souvenir photo. The imposing triumvirate of Switzerland – the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau – can be seen from almost all angles of the Interlaken region. There’s also easily accessible and well-maintained hiking trails where on a hike you would spot chamois, marmots, or ibexes, however perhaps less so much hiking in winter.

Although our wedding is in a castle like building, there are also five actual castles on Lake Thun. Thun Castle towers high above the city and boasts an enchanting panoramic view. Further down, directly on the lake, stands the picturesque Schadau Castle in the middle of the colourful Schadau Park. On the right bank of Lake Thun you will find Hünegg Castle and Oberhofen Castle. Both with a spectacular view of Lake Thun and the mountains of the Bernese Oberland. Just opposite in the Spiez Bay lies Spiez Castle, surrounded by magnificent vineyards. They’re open to visitors where you can learn the turbulent history of these castles and their inhabitants and enjoy the atmosphere.

If you do want to make a holiday of it, then in the holiday region there’s options for both action-packed, active, or more leisurely, and with and without snow: rapid descents on the ski slopes or on the toboggan runs (great fun and even Ed can manage it!), winter hikes through atmospheric nature, ski tours, mountain experiences by moonlight, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing experiences as well as ice skating.

There really is a large selection of winter experiences in the smallest of spaces. It will be beautiful winter nature regardless of the snow situation and weather. There’s Mountains, lakes/water world and wintry city flair, and aswell as kayak tours in winter on the mirror-smooth Lake Brienz, there’s also numerous charming winter excursions to natural places with quick accessibility and short distances to many of the excursion destinations.

In the wintry region of Interlaken, the snow will have gently wrapped the mountains in a white, soft winter dress. The alpine landscapes, the dense forests and the higher, idyllic villages will be transformed into an inspiring winter landscape. Nature is ready for you and your favorite activities: winter hikes, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing experiences, winter kayaking, tobogganing or skiing days.

Whilst our wedding photographs will be lovely with you in them, you can also snap unforgettable souvenir photos in the area. In the middle of the Bernese Oberland, in the heart of Switzerland, Lake Thun and Lake Brienz are very quiet and atmospheric. The snow-covered mountain peaks are reflected in it on clear days and offer you the perfect backdrop for your first atmospheric winter photo in the heart of Switzerland. You can capture even more mood with your camera on cloudy days. Then fine bands of clouds nestle along the mountain slopes around the lakes. The thin clouds of fog get stuck in the frozen forests and, in combination with the blue water and the snow-covered peaks, make for a grandiose photo motif.

If it does snow, then there is silence in nature as the snow dampens all noise to a minimum. Only the crunch under your feet and your breath, which condenses in the cold air, can be perceived. Equipped with winter shoes or even snowshoes, you trudge along well-groomed winter hiking trails or through untouched nature along signposted snowshoe routes. In some places, the landscape is interrupted by cross-country ski trails that nestle discreetly into the terrain. Decide for yourself whether you want to move through the enchanting winter nature on cross-country skis or on foot. The Axalp snow sports area, the Lombachalp, the Niederhorn, the Stockhorn or Aeschi with the Suldtal will make your winter activity an unforgettable experience.

As well as by day, you can also choose to experience the silence of winter nature at night. From mid-December to mid-March, star sledging at night is offered on the Niederhorn in addition to tobogganing fun during the day. Marvel at the overwhelming sea of lights created by the illuminated villages in the valley that adorn the shores of the magically resting Lake Thun. The moonlight illuminates the mountains and shows you the way on your sleigh ride. Up here you are very close to the sky and the stars. Experience the magic of a winter’s night. The Interlaken holiday region has a selection of mountain experiences in store for you.