Interlaken: Highlights Tour with a Local by Private Car

Ticino, Zurich



Explore the best parts of the Bernese Oberland (Interlaken region) on a private tour with a local driver and guide. Enjoy uncovering hidden secrets as well as the area's breathtaking highlights.

Bernese Oberland Private Road Trip from Interlaken

This private road trip explores the Bernese Oberland region near Interlaken, ideal for travelers seeking a customizable local experience with an expert guide.

Highlights

  • Explore local secrets and landmarks like the Trümmelbach Waterfalls
  • Visit main sightseeing spots including Grimsel Pass road
  • Unlimited kilometers of driving included
  • Fully customizable itinerary tailored to your preferences

Description

Your local guide and driver will take you on a private car tour through the Bernese Oberland, showcasing well-known sights and hidden locations that are difficult to find independently. This road trip allows you to cover multiple attractions efficiently within a short timeframe.

The guide provides cultural and historical insights about the region and Switzerland, helping you experience the Bernese Oberland like a local. You can customize your itinerary either before or at the start of the tour.

Standard sightseeing points accessible during the tour include:

  • Interlaken town
  • Harder Kulm (access by cable car)
  • Grindelwald village and Grindelwald First (cable car)
  • Lauterbrunnen Village and Staubbach Falls
  • Wengen, Kleine Scheidegg, Jungfraujoch (train/cable car)
  • Trümmelbach Waterfalls
  • Gimmelwald, Mürren, Schilthorn (train/cable car)
  • Lake Thun and Lake Brienz
  • Iseltwald (filming location of 'Crash Landing on You')
  • Giessbach Waterfalls and Grandhotel Giessbach
  • Lake Lungern

Examples of lesser-known spots you can visit include:

  • Schynige Platte (train)
  • Grütschalp (train)
  • St. Beatus Caves
  • Niederhorn (cable car)
  • Sigriswil Panoramic Bridge
  • Oberhofen Castle
  • Thun Old Town and Thun Castle
  • Spiez and Spiez Castle
  • Niesen (cable car)
  • Kandersteg and Lake Oeschinen (cable car)
  • Axalp
  • Brienzer Rothorn (train)
  • Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum
  • Meiringen and Reichenbach Falls
  • Aareschlucht (Aare Gorge)
  • Susten Pass road
  • Trift Bridge and Trift Glacier (cable car)
  • Grimsel Pass road
  • Handeggfall Bridge
  • Gelmersee Lake

Attractions marked with an asterisk (*) are accessible only by train or cable car; tickets for these are not included. Visiting all listed places depends on the tour length and time spent at each site. Discuss your preferred itinerary with the guide after booking.

Includes

  • Local tour guide and driver (Swiss or expat)
  • Customized itinerary planning
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • VAT and all taxes

Excludes

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets for public transport (cable cars, trains) and entry fees for certain attractions
  • Gratuities

Important Information

  • The tour operates rain or shine.
  • For bookings made one day before the tour, a guide speaking your preferred language might not be available; an English-speaking guide will be provided instead. Contact us before booking if a non-English guide is essential.

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For best experience, book in advance and bring comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Confirm your preferred stops with the guide ahead of time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes a private road trip with a local guide, visits to major sights like Trümmelbach Waterfalls, scenic drives such as Grimsel Pass Road, and a customizable itinerary.
The trip starts in Interlaken, exploring the surrounding Bernese Oberland region.
Yes, the itinerary is fully customizable based on your interests and preferences.
An expert local guide will also be the driver for this private road trip.
Yes, travelers based in Zurich can easily reach Interlaken and enjoy this Bernese Oberland tour.
No, the tour includes unlimited kilometers of driving throughout the Bernese Oberland.
The tour visits natural landmarks such as the Trümmelbach Waterfalls and travels scenic routes like Grimsel Pass Road.
Yes, check the website for current opening hours of sights included in the itinerary.
The tour duration depends on your customized itinerary; confirm details when booking.
Yes, the private car format makes it suitable for families and small groups seeking a flexible tour.

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