Experience a multitude of colours & enjoy moments of pleasure

Autumn pleasures in the Holiday Region Interlaken

The Holiday Region Interlaken is particularly beautiful and enjoyable in autumn. The deep blue sky, the pin-sharp contours of the cloud patterns and nature’s moods are amazingly intense. Experience the golden season with all five senses. Discover the region’s seasonal culinary delights, such as game specialities and the summer’s fresh cheese straight from the mountains. Take a food tour around Lake Brienz, go on adventurous hikes or take a leisurely stroll along the shores of the lakes or across alpine pastures through rustling, colourful autumn leaves.

Pleasurable autumn moments with panoramic views
Idyllic hiking paths for leisurely strolls
Experience Switzerland’s autumn traditions and customs
Enjoy local game specialities and vegetarian delicacies

Experience magnificent autumn colours and Swiss tradition

Summer is coming to an end, the days are getting shorter and there’s a refreshing autumn breeze – autumn is approaching in its full glory. The first month of autumn, September, is characterised by centuries-old Swiss traditions. In the Holiday Region Interlaken, festive cattle drives take place in September, when the herds are led down into the valleys from the mountain pastures. The Justistal’s “Alpabzug” (cattle drive) is particularly well known, as it is associated with an almost 300-year-old tradition of “Chästeilet“ (apportioning of the cheese). Since 1739 the cheese has been apportioned among the farmers of the municipality of Sigriswil at Spycherberg in the Justistal in accordance with a defined, traditional ritual. Come and experience for yourself how the alpine dairymen and -women descend into the valley in their traditional Swiss costumes with their colourfully decorated cattle. Other places also have cattle drives, such as the one in the Suldtal. This less well known cattle drive is connected with an «Älpler-Märit» (farmers' market), where you can buy products from the mountains straight from the farmers.

Swiss traditions

Finest Swiss cheeses and regional specialities

Käse wird am Älpler Markt im Suldtal verkauft

Nearly every town and village in the Holiday Region Interlaken has small shops or outlets selling high-quality regional products: dry sausages, fruit, confectionery, home-made schnapps, beers from local microbreweries, wines and, of course, milk and cheese products. Genuine Swiss cheese bought directly from the farm tastes best when enjoyed at an outdoor picnic in the midst of nature. Alternatively, why not buy a large chunk of delicious mountain cheese as a culinary souvenir to take home with you?

Culinary delights Fondue rucksack Sigriswil Fondue rucksack Interlaken "Chästeilet" Justistal

Autumn well-being in the Bernese Oberland

Take a stroll along the shores of Lake Thun or Lake Brienz with the autumn leaves rustling under your feet; the cooler air will make the mountain ranges appear to be closer. Breathe in the clear, clean autumn air and recharge your batteries before winter arrives. In autumn the region is blessed with a lot of sunny days and deep blue skies. Nonetheless, there are plenty of things to do should the weather be cold or foggy. You could indulge in some pampering in one of the wellness hotels overlooking Lake Thun or take a trip up a mountain on a mountain railway. From the top of the Niederhorn or the Niesen, you can look out over the sea of mist and enjoy the warming rays of sunshine on the restaurant terrace. Above the tree line, beautiful autumn hikes await you. On a sunny day, you can even hike to a mountain peak in a T-shirt and marvel at the magnificent view. The mirror-like mountain lakes, such as the Hinterburgseeli on the Axalp and the Burgseeli near Ringgenberg, are also particularly beautiful.

Lakeside paths and walks Mountain excursions Wellbeing

Culinary highlights in the heart of Switzerland

Verliebtes Paar geniesst auf einer Sitzbank inmitten der Weinreben einen feinen Tropfen Spiezer Wein.

In addition to cheese and wine, autumn also offers other culinary specialities such as game. In Switzerland, game is traditionally served with egg noodles, red cabbage, chestnuts and pears with cranberries. Vegetarian guests can also enjoy seasonal delicacies that don’t involve meat. Nature in the Bernese Oberland provides a plentiful bounty of fruits and wild mushrooms in the autumn. The region’s restaurants feature local specialities and you could also take the opportunity to go mushroom picking yourself.

Culinary delights

The magic of autumn in pictures

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