Winter activities in the Holiday Region Interlaken

Is this your first skiing or snowboarding holiday? Then you’ll be in safe hands at one of Interlaken’s winter sports schools. Professional guides will give you a fun introduction to the world of winter sports and will share some valuable tips. Discover the different ski taster and winter sports packages available. If you don't have your own equipment or prefer to leave it at home, then all the latest gear can be easily hired on site. From clothing to skis, snowboards and sledges, here you’ll find everything you need. The staff in the local hire shop are also happy to offer their advice.

Snow-covered countryside, frozen streams and glistening snow crystals hanging from ice-encrusted pine branches set the scene. You breathe in the soothing winter air and watch how your breath turns to mist in the cold. All around, the natural world is silent: you hear the snow crunching beneath your shoes. Well-maintained, romantic winter trails and paths lead you through an unspoilt natural idyll. Whether with family, friends, your dog or significant other, the Holiday Region Interlaken has 220 km of hiking trails to explore. Get active and discover the winter landscape on foot, and be sure to factor in a restful break or two as well! The paths offer quiet benches that invite you to partake in a winter picnic. Alternatively, you can visit a rustic mountain restaurant with attractive sun terrace and fine menu of Swiss specialities. Many of the winter trails and paths are free from snow, so walking them is a pleasure.

Immerse yourself in a winter fairytale as you glide effortlessly over a freshly-prepared cross-country ski track. Classic or skate technique? The Holiday Region Interlaken has plenty to offer cross-country skiers of all persuasions. Attractive, diverse cross-country ski tracks guide you through the idyllic snow. The Holiday Region Interlaken offers a wide variety of cross-country ski tracks with phenomenal views of the lakes and mountains. A special highlight is the night-time trail near Aeschiried. At night, under the lights and stars, the glistening snow crystals compete for centre stage. Whatever your preferred skiing technique, you’ll find all the right equipment on site or in a local sports shop.

Want to experience the winter landscape from a unique perspective or place? A paragliding flight in winter is in a class all of its own. In the clear winter air, the view over the lakes and mountains becomes even more imposing. Looking for the ultimate adrenaline rush? Go skydiving from a helicopter and experience the indescribable feeling of free falling through a spectacular mountain landscape. A world of adventure and moments of action-packed fun await, right in the heart of Switzerland.

Treat your body to some time out in a charming wellness hotel on the shore of Lake Thun. Relax in a warming salt water bath and re-energise in a stylish range of saunas. Top off your pampering session with a soothing massage. A unique bathing experience waits you on the lakeside promenade in Brienz. In a wood-heated Hotpot you can savour the view of Lake Brienz and the surrounding peaks. Winter wellness means total relaxation!