Top Interlaken Food Tours

Switzerland exports less than 2 percent of its wine. The rest is kept secret. This afternoon, take a seat at that table. We drive along Lake Thun to Spiez, where vineyards have grown below an 11th-century castle since medieval times. You will taste 4 local Swiss wines, each paired with regional cheeses, bakery bread, and Bernese specialties. Your local guide will share the stories behind every bottle while the golden hour makes the castle and Alps glow. Max 8 guests. No crowds, no script. For travelers who want an authentic afternoon that feels nothing like a tour.

Reaching Jungfrau’s Top of Europe with public transportation from Interlaken can be frustrating and time-consuming. However, this day trip offers seamless round-trip transportation and logistics, leaving you free to focus on the alpine scenery instead. Tickets for the Eiger Express from Grindelwald and the Jungfrau Pass cogwheel train to the Top of Europe are included, along with ample time to enjoy the summit views and attractions.

Prepare to get soaked as you navigate down the Lütschine River through class III-IV rapids. This half-day white-water rafting trip takes you on an exhilarating ride through the Interlaken valley before you float along tranquil Alpine waters to Lake Brienz. Refresh with a quick swim followed by a hot shower and coffee or beer at base camp.

Surrounded by dense pine forests, soaring Alpine peaks, and spectacular countryside scenery, Lake Brienz offers a world of outdoor adventure on Interlaken’s doorstep. On this tour, take to the calm waters by kayak with your guide, and see the best of Lake Brienz in style. Paddle through the clear mountain waters to the 12th-century citadel of Ringgenberg Castle and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour—limited to six people.

Soak up the scenery of the Swiss Alps on this e-bike tour of Lauterbrunnen Valley. Aided by a motor-powered electric bike, pedal your way through the ‘Valley of the 72 waterfalls’, passing tranquil forest trails, sweeping gorges and traditional alpine villages. Stop along the way to admire the glacial waters of Luetschine River, walk behind Staubbach waterfall and marvel at the mighty Trümmelbach falls, then finish your adventure with a delicious picnic lunch of Swiss specialties.

Experience paragliding in Interlaken on a tandem flight over an extraordinary Alpine landscape. Since you'll launch, fly, and touch down with a professional pilot, you don’t need any prior paragliding experience for this flight from Beatenberg to Interlaken. With views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains, you’ll get a unique perspective on the rugged peaks and the snow-fed Thun and Brienz lakes.

Master the basics on the rolling slopes of Grindelwald in Switzerland on this beginner-friendly ski experience from Interlaken. Ideal for wannabe skiers or boarders who are staying in Interlaken without a car, the day-long experience covers round-trip transportation, equipment hire, and a Swiss ski school instructor for two classes of around 2.5 hours each.

Explore the majesty of the Swiss Alps in style on this 6-hour snowshoe and sled adventure from Interlaken. Travel by gondola to the mountain hamlet of Sulwald with a guide and admire stunning views over the Grindlewald Valley. Stomp through the snow-covered forests beneath the soaring peaks of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains, and enjoy outdoor adventure in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Following a mulled wine and traditional Swiss cheese fondue lunch, climb into your sled and zoom along mountain trails to Isenfluh then return to Interlaken.

Don’t be fooled into thinking Lake Brienz is best in the summer. This small-group winter kayak tour offers a way to appreciate the lake’s beauty in the colder months, when its clear waters are surrounded by the Swiss Alps’ snow-capped peaks. Simply paddle alongside a guide to admire the views, and see landmarks such as Ringgenberg Castle from a different vantage point.

Enjoy thrills in the alpine wilderness on this express night sled adventure from Interlaken. As darkness falls over the Swiss Alps, you’ll travel to a winter base with a guide to enjoy the ambience of the mountains under starry skies. Hop onto your sled, then pass through snow-covered forests and alpine meadows, admiring natural features such as frozen waterfalls. Just note: This activity is suitable for children aged 10 and above.

Experience Switzerland’s alpine countryside and villages on this electric bike tour from Interlaken. Aboard an easy-to-ride e-bike, you’ll ride alongside a guide in a small group, capped at just 12 people. Highlights include photo stops by Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, a stop in the historic town of Unterseen, and a farm visit where samples of fresh milk await. Extra perks include photos and videos, taken by your guide.

Rappel down 165 feet (50 meters) into a gushing canyon at Grimsel on this Swiss Alps canyoning adventure. After a scenic drive beneath the snow-capped peaks of the Bernese Alps, you'll leap off rock ledges, ride a zipline and shoot down natural slides into swirling plunge pools below. Wetsuit, safety gear and showers plus a light lunch and beer are included on this 5.5-hour tour from Interlaken, limited to 24 people for a small-group experience with your professional guide. This seasonal tour operates May–October.