Interlaken Tours from Zurich
Interlaken sits between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, about 2 hours from Zurich. Tours give free time in town or go on to Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen and the Harder Kulm.
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What to expect on an Interlaken tour from Zurich
Set between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, Interlaken sits about 1.5 to 2.5 hours from Zurich and works as a base for the valleys of Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. Our page gathers 23 Interlaken tours leaving from Zurich. The lakeside outings listed here count more than 10,937 reviews between them, for an average mark of 4.6 out of 5.
On the Interlaken tours we describe, the day lasts 11 to 12 hours; 12 is the figure that comes up most.
Which Interlaken tour to choose from Zurich
Combination coach tours
A combination tour joins Interlaken and other places into a single outing from Zurich. On one 12-hour outing, the lakeside town shares the day with two villages, Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald; a comfortable coach does the driving. Travellers give it 4.6 out of 5.
Coach days to the lakeside town
A coach day travels from Zurich to Interlaken by bus or coach.
Seven hours in Interlaken at your own pace are built into one 12-hour day, with activities that range from a lake cruise to paragliding. Its rating reads 4.9 out of 5.
An 11-hour day leaves free time in Interlaken; "Go for a hike and explore the numerous trails that surround Interlaken" is how one of its highlights described it. Guests score it 4.6 out of 5.
Grindelwald joins the lakeside town on an 11.5-hour coach day, with snow-draped peaks in view from the road.
One 11-hour outing heads up to the Jungfraujoch on a panoramic bus and leaves free time in Interlaken; an exhibition called Alpine Sensation is included.
Interlaken tours from Zurich side by side
| Type of tour | ★ | Duration | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fully guided coach with three Alpine stops | 4.6 | ~12h | Multilingual guide + Coach transport |
| Glass-roof bus up to the Jungfraujoch | 4.4 | ~11h | Jungfraujoch access + Free time in Interlaken |
The Interlaken tours we describe take two shapes: a combination tour and a coach day. Of the tours shown here, "Zurich: Guided Tour Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen" leads on reviews, with more than 8,673 of them and a mark of 4.6 out of 5.
Table data is indicative and comes from the GuruWalk catalogue. Each activity's current details, including availability, are the ones shown on its listing when you book.
Good to know before an Interlaken tour from Zurich
Paragliders over the Höhematte
Paragliders land on the Höhematte, the park in the centre of Interlaken that faces the Jungfrau massif. One 12-hour day suggests a stroll through the Höhematte for its panoramic views.
Staubbach and the Lauterbrunnen falls
The Lauterbrunnen valley counts 72 waterfalls, and Staubbach Falls is one of them.
Interlaken tours from Zurich: frequently asked questions
What happens if I cancel an Interlaken tour from Zurich in 2026?
Cancelling is free up to 24 hours before departure on the Interlaken tours we describe.
Is the guide with you all day on an Interlaken tour from Zurich?
Guiding differs from one Interlaken tour we cover to another. A professional multilingual guide leads the whole combination tour. The 12-hour day with seven hours in town is partly guided. For the 11-hour day, "Driver guide during the drive" is what its inclusions noted, and the driver can share tips on sights and activities in town.
In what languages are Interlaken tours from Zurich run?
On the Interlaken tours we describe, English is on offer. The combination tour has Spanish alongside it. With seven hours in town, the 12-hour day offers Spanish too.
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