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Top 10 adventure things to do in Interlaken

If your idea of a good day in Interlaken ends with sore legs and a great photo, start here. Treks, kayaks, ziplines, off-road runs and the occasional adrenaline-up — every operator below is licensed and safety-checked.

  1. Airplane Skydive Interlaken Action Packed Alps Adventure, Interlaken1

    1. Airplane Skydive Interlaken Action Packed Alps Adventure

    5.0· 5 reviews· 3.5 hours

    3 activities in 1! It all starts with a 15-20 minute scenic flight over the Swiss Alps. As the aircraft climbs to altitude you will have beautiful views of Interlaken’s two lakes and local mountain peaks, including the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The flight is followed by the thrill of a 45-second freefall with one of your experienced instructors. Experience an adrenaline rush like never before as you freefall at 200kph (120mph). Your heart rate settles with a tranquil and scenic 5 minute parachute flight to conclude your bucket list adventure.

  2. Grindelwald First and Bachalpsee Hiking Tour | From Interlaken, Interlaken2

    2. Grindelwald First and Bachalpsee Hiking Tour | From Interlaken

    5.0· 3 reviews· 6 hours

    Immerse yourself in nature with fresh Alpine air and idyllic green surroundings on the Grindelwald First and Bachalpsee guided hiking tour. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you’ll discover tales of the region’s local history, encounter magnificent natural backdrops, and experience authentic Swiss culture first-hand, making this adventure truly unforgettable!

  3. Mürren: Paragliding over the Lauterbrunnen Valley, Interlaken3

    3. Mürren: Paragliding over the Lauterbrunnen Valley

    5.0· 542 reviews· 1 hours

    Meet your professional Airtime Pilots in Mürren and hike to the take-off field where you will receive a briefing from your pilot. Then, simply take some running steps and be in the air in front of the mighty Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains... and over the spectacular Lauterbrunnen valley. Soaring high above Mürren, witness the Lauterbrunnen valley open up below, with the sheer cliffs and waterfalls seeming close enough to touch as you glide past them like a bird on a tandem paraglide. Land in Stechelberg, on the valley bottom, next to the Stechelberg Schilthornbahn cable car station - where you can hop on the bus back to Lauterbrunnen or take the lovely waterfall walk back to the village, and walk off some of that adrenaline!

  1. Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz, Interlaken4

    4. Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz

    5.0· 573 reviews· 3 hours

    Truly unique guided kayaking tour on the beautiful Lake Brienz. Fit for explorers of all skill levels, this outing features the towering cliffs, forested hillsides, and calm waters that make Interlaken one of the most picturesque settings around. The session lasts 3 hours of which we spent around 2 hours on the water.  What’s included: experienced sea kayak coach, small group sizes (from 2-6), top quality sea kayaks and paddles, as well as a digital photo package.

  2. Tandem Paragliding Experience from Interlaken, Interlaken5

    5. Tandem Paragliding Experience from Interlaken

    5.0· 1714 reviews· 1.5 hours

    Fly high on rising thermals and enjoy bird’s-eye views over the Swiss Alps on this 1.5-hour paragliding experience from Interlaken. Travel out of the city to Beatenberg in the foothills of the Swiss Alps. Following a full safety briefing, strap into your glider in tandem with your guide and soar though the skies. Take in panoramic views over Lake Thun and the snow-capped peaks of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 10 people.

  3. Tandem Paragliding Experience with Transport from Interlaken, Interlaken6

    6. Tandem Paragliding Experience with Transport from Interlaken

    4.9· 835 reviews· 1.5 hours

    Tandem Paraglide in the Swiss Alps and enjoy stunning alpine scenery. Transport from Interlaken is included and you will take off from the beautiful alpine village of Beatenberg. Your qualified and highly experienced pilot will provide a short safety talk, explain all you need to know and provide you with first class equipment. Launch from a grassy slope and sit back, relax and enjoy unbeatable scenery.

  4. Mürren Lauterbrunnen: Paragliding Panorama Tandem Flights, Interlaken7

    7. Mürren Lauterbrunnen: Paragliding Panorama Tandem Flights

    4.9· 29 reviews· 2 hours

    We offer an Incredible Panorama Flight above Mürren - Lauterbrunnen Valley, Taking Off from Birg (2677 meters 8000 feet) with the three really famous High Peaks Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. During the flight we visit Gimmewald, Mürren, Trummelbach Waterfalls to finish landing in Stechelberg.

  5. River Rafting Lütschine in Bernese Oberland, Interlaken8

    8. River Rafting Lütschine in Bernese Oberland

    4.9· 163 reviews· 4 hours

    The mighty Lütschine offers some of the best whitewater rafting in the Swiss Alps. Straight from the start below the Eiger north face, continuous class III-IV rapids surge down from the mountains and out into the Interlaken valley and the Lake of Brienz. It is an exhilarating rush from start to finish.

  6. Interlaken Tandem Paragliding High Flight | Switzerland, Interlaken9

    9. Interlaken Tandem Paragliding High Flight | Switzerland

    4.8· 129 reviews· 1.3 hours

    Swiss Paragliding is dedicated to providing an opportunity for you to feel pure freedom on a tandem flight , as you soar through the air like a bird on the wing. Spectacular views of the Alps await you, from the famous Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau down to the sparkling glacial fed Lakes of Thun and Brienz. People from all over the world have experienced the thrill and freedom of flight with us and we look forward to sharing this unique experience with you

  7. River Rafting Simme with OUTDOOR, Interlaken10

    10. River Rafting Simme with OUTDOOR

    4.8· 25 reviews· 4.5 hours

    The Simme is a scenic class II-III river located in the idyllic Simmental. This fun, easy rafting tour opens the challenges of whitewater to nearly everyone and is ideal for school groups, families, and companies. Group sizes are limited to eight people per boat.

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