One day in Interlaken region by panoramic train from Montreux: lake Brienz, Giessbach waterfalls, Harder Kulm

This immersive day trip offers a perfect blend of scenic train travel and natural wonders. The tour begins with a panoramic train journey from Montreux, where large windows provide uninterrupted views of the classic Swiss landscape, complete with rolling green hills, traditional chalets, and grazing cows. Upon arrival in Interlaken, you'll board a steamboat for a cruise on the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz, admiring charming lakeside villages and dramatic cliffs. A highlight of the cruise is the Giessbach Waterfalls, a majestic cascade that tumbles 400 meters down 14 stages into the lake. You will disembark to ride a historic funicular up to the Grandhotel Giessbach, offering an incredible vantage point of the falls. The final stop is Harder Kulm, Interlaken's "local mountain," where a final funicular ride brings you to a viewing platform with an unparalleled panoramic view of the town, nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and the iconic Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains.

• 3 h. 15 min. panoramic train ride from Montreux to Interlaken • 40 min. boat ride to Giessbach • 3 h. for walking to the scenic waterfalls and lunch at local cafe or restaurant • 40 min. boat ride back to Interlaken • 2 h. for Harder Kulm top adventure • 2,5 h. to get back to Montreux by trains (or to another place of your accomodation)