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- Interlaken
Interlaken
Interlaken, meaning 'between the lakes', is the tourist capital
of the Bernese Oberland. As a popular holiday spot it is superbly
situated between the lakes of Thun and Brienz, offering a variety
of water-based activities during summer, and access to an endless
amount of winter sports in the surrounding mountains of the Bernese
Alps and its valleys.
Linked to numerous holiday resorts and villages by a series of
mountain railways and cablecars, Interlaken has a myriad of slopes
and trails in many different areas offering skiing, snowboarding
and hiking, as well as connecting to the famous cog railway leading
to the plateau of the Jungfrau Mountain. During winter, skiers can
take advantage of the town's low prices, avoiding the in-season
costs of higher altitude ski resorts.
With its many fine hotels, nightlife and dining opportunities,
numerous excursion possibilities and first class transport
connections, Interlaken is an ideal all-round holiday destination
for both winter and summer, for skiers and non-skiers alike.
Information & Facts
Language
The three official languages are Swiss German, French and
Italian. A few people speak Romansch, but this is confined to the
southeastern corner of the country. Most people know at least three
languages, including English.
Money
The official currency is the Swiss franc (CHF) divided into 100
rappen (German) or centimes (French). Although not part of the EU
many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and some merchants
may accept Euros. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are widely
accepted and ATMs are widespread; many are equipped with the Cirrus
or Maestro system. Banks offer the best exchange rates for
travellers cheques and foreign currency, but it is also possible to
exchange money at major hotels, main train stations and airports.
Banks are open Monday to Friday.
Time
Local time in Switzerland is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between March and
October).