Which is more beautiful Lucerne or Interlaken?
Lucerne is a small, picturesque town with a waterfront, shops, and mountains nearby. Interlaken, on the other hand, is less charming but is a better location or transport hub for most trips to the mountains. Lucerne will be a better base if you want to visit the Central Switzerland and the Lake Lucerne Region.
How many days in Lucerne is enough?
Three days in Lucerne is going to be a beautiful experience. Finding somewhere to sit back and relax, while surrounded by the beauty, allows you to appreciate being there. It was truly one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ever seen and there were countless options for outdoor seating, boat rides, and more.
Is Interlaken a good base?
Interlaken is a good base to explore the Bernese Oberland, the capital Bern, or take a day trip to Luzern or Montreux on the Golden Pass route.
Are cars allowed in Interlaken?
Many of the attractions that you might wish to reach from Interlaken (mountain villages and mountain tops) are only accessibly by public transport (no cars allowed), so having a car on those days could be a waste of your money.
Should we stay in Bern or Lucerne?
Most first-time visitors enjoy seeing it a lot. You can make it there for day-trips from Bern, but it is just a bit too far from Luzern. So I would say stay in Luzern if you want to visit the nearby mountains, lakes, and the cities in that area. Stay in Bern if you want to see the high peaks of the Oberland.
Which is better Bern or Lucerne?
Bern is a nice enough city, but it is not in the mountains. Luzern is much more picturesque, being on a lake, among mountains. Luzern combines well with Wengen. It is a larger, pretty town on a lake.
Are cars allowed in Grindelwald?
Most of the area is car free, First included. Grindelwald itself can be reached by car, but for nearly all other places you can travel by train and cable cars only.
Is there a direct train from Interlaken to Zermatt?
No, there are no direct train services from Interlaken Ost to Zermatt. Travelling from Interlaken Ost to Zermatt by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
How many days in Interlaken is enough?
However, as a minimum, try to plan 3 days in the area: 1 day for Interlaken town and one of the lakes, 1 day for a trip to Jungfraujoch in combination with Wengen and Lauterbrunnen, and 1 day for visiting Grindelwald and the Grindelwald-First area.