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Interlaken is a town in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a well-known tourist destination in central Switzerland near the Alps. Aare River flows through town.
Interlaken is located between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun from east to west. The town itself takes its name from its geographical position between the lakes (in Latin inter lacus - but the name itself has been used only since 1891, replacing the old name Aarmühle).
Mountains, lakes, waterfalls, rivers, will fascinate you if you choose this holiday destination. Interlaken is the center of the Jungfrau region, an area with snow covered peaks, the alpine meadows and scenic resorts. Peak is 3454 m altitude Jungfraujoch, Schilthorn - 2970 m and 2061 m.-Kleine Scheidegg
Interlaken is located at 570 m above sea level. The most important source of income is tourism, although in the past and the economy based on manufacturing textile and watches. Interlaken is one of the oldest tourist resorts in Switzerland, and remains one of the most popular.
The city offers tourists a base from which to explore the surrounding areas by train or bus. The main attraction is still magnificent Jungfrau mountain (4158 m). Many hotels are located along the boulevard Höheweg, oferinu them good views of the mountains.
Despite its small size (population of 5200 inhabitants), the town has two railway stations ("Interlaken Ost" and "Interlaken West") and two cable cars, and Heimwehfluh Harderbahn. Rail links through the Jungfrau region via the Berner Oberland Bahn narrow gauge stretches over Step Brunig asmenea to Lucerne. The main highway linking the cities of Interlaken Spiez, Thun and Bern. There are also regular bus links to the neighboring town of Thun.
Interlaken | Interlaken is a town in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a well-known tourist destination in central Switzerland near the Alps. Aare River flows through town.
Interlaken is located between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun from east to west
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