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Berner Oberland Sights

The central, urban-Victorian resort of Interlaken makes a good base for excursions for visitors who want to experience the entire Jungfrau region, which includes the craggy, bluff-lined Lauterbrunnen Valley and the opposing resorts that perch high above it: Mürren and Wengen. Busy Grindelwald, famous for its variety of sporting possibilities, and isolated Kandersteg, ideal for hiking and cross-country skiing, are both easily accessible from Interlaken.

Each lies at the dead end of different gorge roads that climb into the heights. Spreading east and west of Interlaken are the Brienzersee and Thunersee, both broad, crystalline lakes surrounded by forests, castles, and waterfront resorts, including Brienz, Thun, and Spiez. From Spiez, you can head southwest through the forest gorge of the Simmental to the Saanenland and glamorous Gstaad. Connections by rail or car keep most highlights within easy reach.

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