Scenic Viewpoints and Towers
Interlaken is situated on the Bödeli plain between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. This collection features elevated vantage points accessible via historic funiculars and forest trails. Highlights include the Harder Kulm at 1,322 meters and the vintage 1906 Heimwehfluh funicular. These locations provide clear views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks, as well as the surrounding Bernese Oberland landscape and the Aare river.
A Harder Kulm
The Harderkulm is a funicular station at 1,322 metres in the Berner Oberland region of Switzerland, overlooking the towns of Interlaken and…
Heimwehfluhturm
Observation tower located at the top of the Heimwehfluh funicular, providing elevated views of the Bödeli plain and the surrounding mountain peaks.
Hohbühl
Forested viewpoint featuring a memorial to composer Felix Mendelssohn, overlooking Interlaken and the Aare river.
Pavillon Lustbühl
Small wooden pavilion on the slopes of the Harder mountain, offering a shaded vantage point over the town and the Bernese Alps.
Hardermandli
Vantage point on the Harder ridge named after a distinct rock formation that resembles a face, visible from the valley floor.
BKW Aussichtspunkt
Viewpoint situated above the BKW power station facilities, overlooking the Rugen area and the southern outskirts of Interlaken.
Heimwehfluh
Hilltop destination reached by a historic 1906 funicular. Features an alpine slide, a model railway exhibition, and views of both Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.
Wachtfeuer
Historical signal fire location on the Goldswil ridge, providing views of the Bödeli plain and the nearby ruins of Ringgenberg Castle.
Zwei-Seen-Steg
Cantilevered viewing platform at Harder Kulm, extending over the mountainside to provide unobstructed views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.
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