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The Bernese Oberland: Route Guide
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Waterfall valleys, cog railways and the Eiger's mile-high north face, the Alps at their most vertical, from lakeside Interlaken.
The Bernese Oberland is a 120 km loop (self-drive). It works best as 4–6 days; the plan below is the 5-day version for July, built from 74 verified places, with real road-routed transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.
4–6
days
120km
distance
4
Stops
74
curated stops
Plan your own version → 4-day plan · 5-day plan · 6-day plan · best time to go
The route
Interlaken→ 13 kmLauterbrunnen→ 20 kmGrindelwald→ 42 kmKandersteg
What you'll see
St. Beatus Caves
Explore lit tunnels and chambers with a museum nearby.
Interlaken
Trümmelbach Falls
Witness towering subterranean waterfalls and roaring torrents.
Lauterbrunnen
The Eiger
Gaze up at the majestic peak dominating the southern view.
Grindelwald
Blausee
Crystal-clear lake surrounded by forest, home to trout.
Kandersteg
Night sledding
Sled under the stars ending with a warm fondue dinner.
Interlaken
Staubbach Falls
Marvel at the powerful waterfall plunging into misty spray.
Lauterbrunnen
Oeschinen Lake
Enjoy serene waters reflecting alpine peaks, perfect for quiet boating or lakeside picnics.
Grindelwald
Oeschinensee
High-altitude lake with hiking trails and awe-inspiring scenery.
Kandersteg
Choose your length
4-day plan4.8 stops/day · 2.3 h transit/daySee the full plan →5-day plan4.6 stops/day · 2 h transit/daySee the full plan →6-day plan3.8 stops/day · 1.6 h transit/daySee the full plan →
When to go
Best months: June, July, August, September
High trails snow-free and every cable car running; paragliders stack over Interlaken all day.
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