Interlaken / 10 photo spots
10 Instagram spots in Interlaken between two lakes
Interlaken sits between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau on the horizon. These 10 spots run from the town's home mountain to the famous cliff walk in Grindelwald and the Sphinx Observatory on the Jungfraujoch.
Most spots hang on one rail line, so you can shoot several in a day. Start early for calm lake water and empty piers, and save the high viewpoints for clear evenings.
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Harder Kulm
Interlaken's home mountain rises 1,322 metres above the town and is reached by the historic Harderbahn funicular in about ten minutes. From the Two Lakes Bridge viewing platform you frame Lake Thun and Lake Brienz at once, best at sunset when the valley lights come on.
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Iseltwald Pier on Lake Brienz
This small wooden pier on Lake Brienz became world famous as a filming location of the Korean series Crash Landing on You. Arrive early in the morning for calm turquoise water and a short queue at the piano scene spot, which charges a small access fee.
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Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe
Europe's highest railway station sits at 3,454 metres between the Jungfrau and the Aletsch Glacier. Shoot the Sphinx Observatory terrace, the Ice Palace and the snow plateau in one visit, and book Eiger Express seats ahead on clear days.
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Lauterbrunnen Valley and Staubbach Falls
Lauterbrunnen sits in a steep glacial valley nicknamed the valley of 72 waterfalls, and the Staubbach Falls drop in one free leap from the cliff above the village church. Frame church and falls together from the main street, then climb in summer to the rock gallery behind the upper falls.
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Giessbach Falls
Fourteen cascades drop 500 metres through forest straight into Lake Brienz, right beside the historic Grandhotel Giessbach from 1873. Stand on the bridge under the main stage for the full curtain of water, ideally after arriving by boat and the old funicular.
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Grindelwald First Cliff Walk
The First Cliff Walk by Tissot clings as a narrow metal walkway to the cliff face at about 2,167 metres above Grindelwald. Walk out onto the suspended bridge and shoot the signature photo with the peaks behind you and the valley far below.
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Bachalpsee
This small mountain lake above Grindelwald First mirrors the Wetterhorn and Schreckhorn on calm mornings. Hike the easy two hour round trip from the First gondola station and shoot before the breeze ruffles the reflection.
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Lake Thun
The western of Interlaken's two lakes glows turquoise under the Bernese Alps, crossed by Belle Epoque steamers to lakeside castles like Oberhofen. Take an evening cruise or the shore hugging train ride when the peaks turn pink and the water lies glassy.
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St. Beatus Caves
Lit galleries wind through limestone caverns on the north shore of Lake Thun, with underground waterfalls and stalactite halls. Combine the cave tour with the lakeside walk from the boat dock, so you shoot waterfalls outside and inside the mountain.
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Oberhofen Castle
This 13th century lakeside castle is the most photographed building on Lake Thun, its keep rising straight from the water beside formal gardens. Frame the tower from the flower beds and wait for a steamer to pass through your shot.
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