INTERLAKEN: WHAT TO BRING

The ultimate guide!

Congratulations! You’ve booked yourself on some amazing activities in Interlaken and you’re ready for the trip of a lifetime! Now the countdown is underway and it’s time to think about the other details like where to meet, where to park, what to bring and what to expect. Here are our insider tips to help you breeze through the housekeeping so you can focus on the fun stuff.

Don’t find out the hard way … know before you go!

Jump Ahead!

General

Before the trip

Eat a good breakfast. Adventure activities require energy, so fuel up beforehand.

Load camera batteries and check that your memory cards have enough space to capture those magic moments.

Take some photos and video of you getting ready. You’ll want to add before and after shots on your social profiles 

Meeting points

Hopefully, you chose the correct meeting point when you made your booking. If not you can always call up and change it.

Most trips include a free pick up service around Interlaken

Most companies will pick you up from you hotel or one of the local train stations

If you are traveling by car, consider parking at the train station and meeting there.

There is a large parking area close by called "Parkplatz Eissportzentrum" on Tellweg.

Wait outside your hotel for pick up but don’t panic if the driver isn’t immediately there. Usually, one bus has to collect everyone from around town and sometimes people are late. Try to not be one of those people!

Weather

The weather plays an important role in outdoor activities. It always pays to check with the operator a day or 2 before and check there are no cancellations.

Read our weather post for more details

Dress according to the weather, and imagine it being slightly colder. Think about flying through the air, or getting out of the water, or waiting in the shade. You will be cooler than when standing on the ground in the sun in the middle of Interlaken.

Summer Activities

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Lifejacket

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Helmet

Outdoor Interlaken provides safety harnesses for each person on a canyoning trip

Harness

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Light lunch
(Grimsel & Chli Schliere)

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What to bring on water activities in interlaken, switzerland

Warm gear for after the trip
(if it's cold)

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Cash
(for videos)

Don't bring

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Cameras
(unless secured with permanent helmet mount)

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Phones
(even if they're waterproof)

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Jewelry

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Watches

Good to know

You will often get changed outdoors so wearing your swimsuit underneath your clothes can make things easier

BOOK CANYONING!

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What to bring activities in interlaken

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Lifejacket

Do I need to bring anything canyoning

Helmet

Also bring

What to bring on water activities in interlaken, switzerland

Warm gear for after the trip
(if it's cold)

What to bring. Do I need cash?

Cash
(for videos)

Don't bring

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Cameras
(unless secured with permanent helmet mount)

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Phones
(even if they're waterproof)

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Jewelry

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Watches

Good to know

You can wear glasses if you want, just bring a band to keep them attached.

BOOK RAFTING!

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Paragliding in Interlaken, Switzerland

Helmet

Paragliding in Interlaken, Switzerland

Warm clothes

Paragliding in Interlaken, Switzerland

Shoes

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Gloves

Also bring

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Camera (if it can be attached to a safety cable)

What to bring. Do I need cash?

Cash
(for videos & photos)

Don't bring

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Large cameras

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Shoes with heels

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Flip Flops

Good to know

The air is a lot colder when you are flying through it. Imagine the current temperature on a windy day and dress appropriately.

BOOK PARAGLIDING!

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What to bring skydiving in interlaken, switzerland

Jumpsuit

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Goggles

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Shoes

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Balaclava & Gloves (In Winter)

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Camera
(can only be used on the ground)

What to bring. Do I need cash?

Cash or credit card
(for videos & photos)

Don't bring

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Shoes with heels

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Flip Flops

Good to know

Spectators can join the trip but only if there are free seats in the bus.

BOOK SKYDIVING!

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What to bring to the seilpark, adventure park, ropes course, interlaken switzerland.

Harness

Ropes Park, Interlaken, Switzerland

Gloves

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Camera

Things to do in the rain in Interlaken

Raincoat
(if necessary)

What to bring. Do I need cash?

Cash for snacks

Don't bring

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Scarves

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Large coats that extend past your knees

Good to know

There are lockers available to leave all your valuables

BOOK ROPES PARK!

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Splash Jacket

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Life Jacket

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Camera

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Sun Cream

Don't bring

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Your pets

Good to know

You will get wet when you sit at the front

BOOK JETBOAT!

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What to bring hang gliding

Helmet

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Shoes

What to bring hang gliding in interlaken

Harness

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Jacket & Gloves
(on cold days)

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Camera

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Mobile phone

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Sunglasses

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Windbreaker
(on colder days)

Don't bring

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Large cameras
(on the flight)

Good to know

Anything you bring can be left in the bus before take-off and collected afterwards on the ground.

BOOK HANGGLIDING!

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What to bring on the scooter tours in Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

Helmet

What to bring on Scooter Bike Tours Interlaken LAuterbrunnen

Bike

Also bring

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Camera
(lots of scenics)

What to bring on adventure tours

Mobile phone

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Sunglasses

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Windbreaker on colder days

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Backpack

Don't bring

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Open shoes

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Shoes with Heels

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Anything you need to carry in your hands

Good to know

There is stunning scenery on these trips, taking a camera is highly recommended.

BOOK SCOOTER TOURS!

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What to bring Bungee Jumping

Harness

Also bring

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Camera

What to bring on water activities in interlaken, switzerland

Extra warm clothes

Don't bring

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Jewelry or anything you might lose in freefall

Good to know

It can get cold while you wait for everybody to jump so bring something warm.

BOOK BUNGY or CANYON SWING!

Winter Activities

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Ticket for BodmiARENA

Also bring

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Ski Gloves

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Ski pants

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Jacket

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Sunglasses or Goggles

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Money for lunch

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Suncream

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Camera

Good to know

The temperature can change a lot from morning/afternoon to midday. We recommend layering your clothes, so you can always take something off or put something on ????

If you don’t have your own gear, you can rent everything from the Outdoor Interlaken shop.

BOOK bodmiARENA!

Provided

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Hotel pick up/drop off

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Skis or Snowboard

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Boots

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Helmet

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Transport to the slopes

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Ticket for BodmiARENA

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Instruction

Also bring

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Ski Gloves

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Ski pants

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Jacket

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Sunglasses or Goggles

bodmi-arena-grindelwald-bring-money

Money for lunch

bodmi-arena-grindelwald-bring-suncream

Suncream

bodmi-arena-grindelwald-bring-camera

Camera

Good to know

The temperature can change a lot from morning/afternoon to midday. We recommend layering your clothes, so you can always take something off or put something on ????

If you don’t have your own gear you can rent from the Outdoor Interlaken shop

BOOK SKIING LESSONS!

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Professional Guides

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Hotel pick up/drop off

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Sled

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Cable Car Ticket

Also bring

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Warm winter clothing

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Ski Gloves

bodmi-arena-grindelwald-bring-pants

Ski pants

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Jacket

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Snow shoes

Good to know

If you don’t have your own gear, you can rent everything from the Outdoor Interlaken shop.

BOOK NIGHT SLEDDING!

Provided

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Professional Guides

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Hotel pick up/drop off

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Snowshoes

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Snacks & Drinks

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Cable Car Ticket

Also bring

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Ski Gloves

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Ski Pants & Jacket

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Sunglasses or goggles

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Camera

Good to know

If you don’t have your own gear, you can rent everything from the Outdoor Interlaken shop.

BOOK A SNOWSHOE TOUR!

Provided

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Professional Guides

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Hotel pick up/drop off

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Gloves

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Warm Drink

Also bring

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Warm clothing

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Outdoor footwear

Good to know

Closed shoes are required.

BOOK ROPES PARK!

Provided

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Professional Guides

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Hotel pick up/drop off

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Snowshoes

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Sled

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Boots

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Fondue Lunch

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Cable Car Ticket

Also bring

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Ski Gloves

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Ski Pants & Jacket

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Sunglasses or goggles

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Camera

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Suncream

Good to know

If you need some gear, Outdoor Interlaken has everything for rent before you head off.

BOOK ALPINE ADVENTURE!

Provided

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All necessary equipment

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Professional Pilot

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Hotel pick up/drop off

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Warm clothing & Shoes if needed

Also bring

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Decent footwear

Good to know

Pilots can film and take photos throughout the flight which you can purchase after.

BOOK PARAGLIDING!

Provided

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All necessary equipment

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Professional Jumpmaster

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Hotel pick up/drop off

Also bring

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Decent footwear

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Winter clothing

Good to know

Jumpmaster’s can film and take photos throughout the jump which you can purchase after.

BOOK SKYDIVING!

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