Grizzy's Rainy Day Guidebook

Grizzy
Grizzy's Rainy Day Guidebook

Sightseeing

Set amid beautiful mountain scenes, the Swiss Open-Air Museum at Ballenberg is a way of exploring Switzerland’s vast architectural heritage. The museum is comprised of more than 100 traditional homes and farm buildings from right across the country that were dismantled and then rebuilt in Ballenberg to preserve them for future generations. As a result, the museum offers an insight into the Swiss way of life over centuries, alongside 250 live farm animals. Open: from 14 April to 31 October, 2022 from 10am to 5pm daily. Admission: CHF 28 per adult / CHF 14 per child. Free admission for Swiss Travel Pass holders. Take a picnic and grilling food as they have numerous family grilling areas throughout the park. A must see if you want a window into Swiss culture. 🐄🧀🐖🍫🏔🐑🇨🇭🌸
124 locals recommend
Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum
100 Museumsstrasse
124 locals recommend
Set amid beautiful mountain scenes, the Swiss Open-Air Museum at Ballenberg is a way of exploring Switzerland’s vast architectural heritage. The museum is comprised of more than 100 traditional homes and farm buildings from right across the country that were dismantled and then rebuilt in Ballenberg to preserve them for future generations. As a result, the museum offers an insight into the Swiss way of life over centuries, alongside 250 live farm animals. Open: from 14 April to 31 October, 2022 from 10am to 5pm daily. Admission: CHF 28 per adult / CHF 14 per child. Free admission for Swiss Travel Pass holders. Take a picnic and grilling food as they have numerous family grilling areas throughout the park. A must see if you want a window into Swiss culture. 🐄🧀🐖🍫🏔🐑🇨🇭🌸
The immense caves of St Beatus – named after a semi-mythical 6th-century monk who followed a dragon into its underground lair – have artificially-lit walkways stretching for more than a kilometre beneath ground level. Interesting, unique & awesome activity on a rainy day . Access by boat & bus from Interlaken West or short drive on the scenic back road towards Thun.
46 locals recommend
St. Beatus Caves
30 Seestrasse
46 locals recommend
The immense caves of St Beatus – named after a semi-mythical 6th-century monk who followed a dragon into its underground lair – have artificially-lit walkways stretching for more than a kilometre beneath ground level. Interesting, unique & awesome activity on a rainy day . Access by boat & bus from Interlaken West or short drive on the scenic back road towards Thun.
Europe’s largest underground waterfalls, these subterranean wonders tumble their way through the Lauterbrunnen Valley, carrying up to 20,000 litres per second of meltwater from the glaciers of the mighty Jungfrau mountain. What makes Trummelbach Falls all the more special is the fact that they can be discovered from inside, with a mix of tunnels, platforms, galleries, and even a lift providing access! Easy access and great pit stop when you’re visiting the Lauterbrunnen valley.
99 locals recommend
Trümmelbachfälle
236 Trümmelbach
99 locals recommend
Europe’s largest underground waterfalls, these subterranean wonders tumble their way through the Lauterbrunnen Valley, carrying up to 20,000 litres per second of meltwater from the glaciers of the mighty Jungfrau mountain. What makes Trummelbach Falls all the more special is the fact that they can be discovered from inside, with a mix of tunnels, platforms, galleries, and even a lift providing access! Easy access and great pit stop when you’re visiting the Lauterbrunnen valley.
Book a Hot Tug for up to 6 people and float around enjoying the beautiful and scenic lake of Brienz. Enjoy a hot soak in 38° water and a refreshing swim into the lake when needed with drinks and snacks as you float around . Light rain conditions is manageable - not run during heavy thunderstorms storms . Book a JETBOAT ride and visit the Giessbach waterfalls - tour is with a captain .
Pirate Bay Nautical Center GmbH
143 Hauptstrasse
Book a Hot Tug for up to 6 people and float around enjoying the beautiful and scenic lake of Brienz. Enjoy a hot soak in 38° water and a refreshing swim into the lake when needed with drinks and snacks as you float around . Light rain conditions is manageable - not run during heavy thunderstorms storms . Book a JETBOAT ride and visit the Giessbach waterfalls - tour is with a captain .
Wonderful day trip to Luzern ! Explore the Swiss transport museum . A treat for kids 🚗🚌🛩🚤🛟🚦🚁🚠🚂🇨🇭
119 locals recommend
Swiss Museum of Transport
44 Lidostrasse
119 locals recommend
Wonderful day trip to Luzern ! Explore the Swiss transport museum . A treat for kids 🚗🚌🛩🚤🛟🚦🚁🚠🚂🇨🇭
Both lakes Thun and Brienz – the lakes which Interlaken sits between – provide a magnificent floating backdrop from which to enjoy the quintessential Swiss scenery of alpine pasture, historic towns, and snowy mountain-tops. Jump aboard one of the elegant lake craft that wind their way for two hours to Thun via Spiez from the docks of Interlaken West, or to the town of Brienz along the entire length of Lake Brienz from Interlaken East. Open: Half and full-day cruises operate from April to October. A winter cruise operates on Lake Thun. Fares vary : One-hour cruises on Lake Brienz start from CHF 28 per adult Full-day passes which cover both Lake Thun and Lake Brienz are also available Cruises are free for holders of Switzerland Travel Pass, Regional Pass Bernese Oberland and 5 to 8 day Jungfrau Travel Passes.
9 locals recommend
BLS AG, Schifffahrt, Schiffstation
1 Kanalpromenade
9 locals recommend
Both lakes Thun and Brienz – the lakes which Interlaken sits between – provide a magnificent floating backdrop from which to enjoy the quintessential Swiss scenery of alpine pasture, historic towns, and snowy mountain-tops. Jump aboard one of the elegant lake craft that wind their way for two hours to Thun via Spiez from the docks of Interlaken West, or to the town of Brienz along the entire length of Lake Brienz from Interlaken East. Open: Half and full-day cruises operate from April to October. A winter cruise operates on Lake Thun. Fares vary : One-hour cruises on Lake Brienz start from CHF 28 per adult Full-day passes which cover both Lake Thun and Lake Brienz are also available Cruises are free for holders of Switzerland Travel Pass, Regional Pass Bernese Oberland and 5 to 8 day Jungfrau Travel Passes.
Both lakes Thun and Brienz – the lakes which Interlaken sits between – provide a magnificent floating backdrop from which to enjoy the quintessential Swiss scenery of alpine pasture, historic towns, and snowy mountain-tops. Jump aboard one of the elegant lake craft that wind their way for two hours to Thun via Spiez from the docks of Interlaken West, or to the town of Brienz along the entire length of Lake Brienz from Interlaken East. Open: Half and full-day cruises operate from April to October. A winter cruise operates on Lake Thun. Fares: One-hour cruises on Lake Brienz start from CHF 28 per adult Full-day passes which cover both Lake Thun and Lake Brienz are also available Cruises are free for holders of Switzerland Travel Pass, Regional Pass Bernese Oberland and 5 to 8 day Jungfrau Travel Passes.
BLS Schifffahrt
1 Quai
Both lakes Thun and Brienz – the lakes which Interlaken sits between – provide a magnificent floating backdrop from which to enjoy the quintessential Swiss scenery of alpine pasture, historic towns, and snowy mountain-tops. Jump aboard one of the elegant lake craft that wind their way for two hours to Thun via Spiez from the docks of Interlaken West, or to the town of Brienz along the entire length of Lake Brienz from Interlaken East. Open: Half and full-day cruises operate from April to October. A winter cruise operates on Lake Thun. Fares: One-hour cruises on Lake Brienz start from CHF 28 per adult Full-day passes which cover both Lake Thun and Lake Brienz are also available Cruises are free for holders of Switzerland Travel Pass, Regional Pass Bernese Oberland and 5 to 8 day Jungfrau Travel Passes.

Food scene

Funky Chocolate Club is definitely not to be missed by chocolate lovers. This chocolate shop with a difference – supporting small-time local artisan makers, and largely Fairtrade and organic, too – also offers a range of workshops with all you eat options 😍🍫🤤 If you’ve ever wanted to know how to taste chocolate like a true connoisseur, produce your very own high-end chocolate creations by tempering, or discover the secrets of decorating with chocolate, look no further! Open: The chocolate shop is open daily and there are up to four workshops per day. Each runs for 75 minutes. Admission: Shop admission free. Workshops cost CHF 69 for adults and CHF 59 for children (3-13 years) which includes as much chocolate as you can eat.
26 locals recommend
Funky Chocolate Club Switzerland
10 Postgasse
26 locals recommend
Funky Chocolate Club is definitely not to be missed by chocolate lovers. This chocolate shop with a difference – supporting small-time local artisan makers, and largely Fairtrade and organic, too – also offers a range of workshops with all you eat options 😍🍫🤤 If you’ve ever wanted to know how to taste chocolate like a true connoisseur, produce your very own high-end chocolate creations by tempering, or discover the secrets of decorating with chocolate, look no further! Open: The chocolate shop is open daily and there are up to four workshops per day. Each runs for 75 minutes. Admission: Shop admission free. Workshops cost CHF 69 for adults and CHF 59 for children (3-13 years) which includes as much chocolate as you can eat.
Alpine cheese dairy tour in Aeschi Alpine horns aren’t the only traditional goods made in the region. In the town of Aeschi, visitors are able to explore the world of cheese at the Aeschi-Allmend mountain alpine dairy. Following the dairy farmers through the entire cheese-making process from start to finish, you’ll even get to sample the result of their (and their cows’) labour. Open: The tour takes place Monday to Saturday of June to mid-September Admission: The tour costs CHF 20 per adult and CHF 8 per child, and visitors are asked to book by 20:30 the night before.
von-kaenel.ch
Aeschiriedstrasse
Alpine cheese dairy tour in Aeschi Alpine horns aren’t the only traditional goods made in the region. In the town of Aeschi, visitors are able to explore the world of cheese at the Aeschi-Allmend mountain alpine dairy. Following the dairy farmers through the entire cheese-making process from start to finish, you’ll even get to sample the result of their (and their cows’) labour. Open: The tour takes place Monday to Saturday of June to mid-September Admission: The tour costs CHF 20 per adult and CHF 8 per child, and visitors are asked to book by 20:30 the night before.