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Sightseeing in Interlaken - what to see. Complete travel guide

1. Travelers should definitely not forget to take hotel card when they go outside. It entitles you to free travel on all types of public transport, as well as to discounts on some excursions and cultural events.
2. Budget travelers should pay attention not only to local hotels, but also to camps that work throughout year. The most popular among them is called Alpenblick 2 and it is located on the shore of Lake Thun. The cost of accommodation in the camp will cost you just 6 francs a day.
3. Coop is a famous store that is popular not only with shoppers, but also with gourmets. In the morning hours the restaurant, which is located on the second floor, serves buffet type breakfasts. A delicious breakfast will cost approximately 11 francs.
4. Swiss watches and knives remain the most popular souvenirs with travellers. The best way to buy them is to go to specialized shopping centers. Many stores offer buyers to put engraving to the purchased goods. This service is free.
5. Fans of skiing do not have to take sports equipment to the trip. You can easily hire all you need in one of numerous centers or sports shops. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. The city is considered one of the quietest and safest in Europe. However, travelers should not forget to follow basic rules of safety. Do not leave bags and clothes unattended, and do not take large sums of cash without any need.
7. There are several car rental offices in the city. The cost of rent and the amount of deposit depends on the particular brand of car. In order to rent a car you will need a driving license of the international class and as collateral you will need to provide a credit card with the required amount in the account.
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8. A large part of stores and shopping malls opens at 9:00 and closes at 18:00 - 18:30. Saturday is considered a short working day, and on Sundays almost all shops are closed.
9. The period from mid-January to late February is considered the most favorable time for the winter holidays. During this time of year hotel rooms should be booked in advance as the number of tourists is always very high.
10. Service charges in almost all restaurants and bars are already included in the total bill. Their amount is rarely more than 15%. Leaving additional cash as a reward is not common.
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What to visit being in Interlaken - unique sights

Wengen Resort

From the series “Top 13 Furious Ski Resorts and Pistes”
Check on the map:   Distance from Interlaken center - 10.6 km.
One of the most attractive features of Wengen is its unique ecology. There is no traffic on the health resort, so the air is always very fresh. Usually, the ski season starts in the middle of December and lasts until the end of April. The guests of the spa resort have a great choice of entertainment, which is not limited to skiing. All year round, the special curling hall and ice rink are open. And in the summer, the tennis courts and the Minigolf fields are available to the health resort guests. Wengen also has the typical entertainment infrastructure and is a location for restaurants, colorful bars and discos, a cinema and even a concert hall. … Read further

Eiger Run Ski Slope

From the series “Top 13 Furious Ski Resorts and Pistes”
Check on the map:   Distance from Interlaken center - 15.1 km.
At present, the dangerous runway under the leadership of the Jungfrau Railroad, whose specialists claim that there are enough warning signs on the ski slope. The skiers, who are skiing for the first time on Eiger Run, should do the best with the guide. Here one can literally stumble on flat ground and be seriously injured. And the reason for this is not slippery ice, but the old railroad tracks. … Read further

Tips for the cities around Interlaken

Bern
2. The majority of shops and trading centers work from 9:00 to 18:00 - 19:00 on weekdays. Saturday is usually a short working day, and Sunday is a day off. In large shopping centers you can usually find sellers that speak English, so finding common ground will be ... Open »
Crans-Montana
2. Stores open no later than 9:00 am and serve clients to 6:00 - 7:00 pm. In Saturday, working day is shorter, stores may close at 4:00 pm. Sunday is a day off common to all the shops and public institutions. 3. Holiday-makers should remember that sporting equipment ... Open »
Luzern
2. The city center can be cruised only on foot as it is totally placed in service of pedestrians. The public transport of the city is presented with branched network of buses which are cruising the streets of the city from the earliest morning till the 8 -9 pm. 3. ... Open »
Montreux
2. If you travel in summer, you should book a room in advance. In summer, the city attracts more tourists. At this time, a lot of big festivals are held here. 3. City restaurants, especially those located on the embankment are distinguished by high prices. It ... Open »
Neuchatel
2. Neuchâtel promises to be a comfortable and interesting place for a winter holiday. Even in January, the air temperature rarely drops below zero. Many interesting holidays are held in the city in winter. 3. The city provides top-notch hotels that will please ... Open »
Ticino
2. The main form of public transport in Ticino is bus. The fare around the town is usually little more than 1 Swiss franc; the fare of intercity buses depends on the distance traveled. In general, traveling with public transport is quite profitable and comfortable. ... Open »
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