I've just found out that the Schilthorn in closed in November..I had planned 4 days in Interlaken, but if everything is closed up to the mountains, what is a good alternative??

It has been over 10 years since we were in the BO. When we got to Interlaken, I checked with the TI office; none of the lifts were closed. I don't think all lifts/trains close down at once and are closed for a week or two. If one lift is closed, another mode of transport is available. Some hotels may be closed down, but someone will be open.

I hope this is helpful, so don't change your plans. Someone else may have more current info.

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Thanks! Any current info would be great..someone told me that Engadine might be better..help!

Depends on when you are going. They close the cablecar for maintenance about 4 weeks every November, and a few days in April. This year the closed date is 7 November. The good news is they have a fare sale for a couple weeks before they close. We've found the Lauterbrunnen valley has quite a bit to see, even when the mountain tops are obscured.

I wouldn't say everything is closed, but November is generally a time when a lot of places close to prepare for winter. I think it is also a time when your chance to find clear weather at the top of any mountain is diminished, but that is really a year-round problem. You just have to check daily with the tourist information office and be prepared to go when the weather is good.

If you really want to eat in a revolving restaurant, you could give them a call and see if the restaurant will be open, and how they get people up there.

The Engadin is also nice, but I've not been there in November.

What's B.O.? (Just curious.)

Bernese Oberland in Switzerland