Day 1 - The picturesque town of Interlaken

10 Days 9 Nights Switzerland & Germany Trip in October

Day 1: Hong Kong via Frankfurt to Interlaken

If you have a Swiss Travel Pass, you only need to buy a DB train ticket from the airport to Basel Bad. Be prepared for delays on DB trains; in fact, we were only informed halfway through our journey that all passengers had to disembark at Basel SBB. We were originally supposed to go directly to Interlaken, but now we had to carry our luggage and transfer several times to reach Interlaken.


For those with a budget, I recommend the First Class Swiss Travel Pass (STP). First Class is less crowded, has spacious seats, and charging stations at every seat, making it very travel-friendly. For first-time visitors to Switzerland, the STP saves time researching and purchasing tickets. If it's not your first time in Switzerland, I suggest buying a Half Fare Card, which should save you some money throughout the trip.


🌏Grand Café Restaurant Schuh
A restaurant next to Höhematte Park where you can enjoy your meal while watching parachutes descend. Since the indoor area was booked out, we were seated outdoors and had to find our own seats; the staff wouldn't assist us. It was afternoon tea time, so there weren't many main courses. We only tried Swiss steak with fries, lamb salad, and hot chocolate. Swiss beef is very lean, with almost no fat, so it didn't have the same rich, fatty flavor as steaks from other countries. However, there were plenty of fries, and it was quite filling for two people.

🌏Lake Thun River Cruise
The entire cruise lasted 2 hours, departing from Interlaken West. The most beautiful section was from the start of the cruise to the first stop. First Class STP holders can ride the cruise for free and enjoy the views from the top deck. Along the way, you'll see Schadau Castle and Thun Castle. The entire cruise can be a bit boring; I recommend getting off at the first stop and taking a bus to Thun to see the castle.

🌏Interlaken Hotel
Residence Jungfrau
Classic chalet design with a kitchen, but the facilities are a bit old. I suggest finding alternative accommodations.

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Post by traveller_exploretheworld | Oct 31, 2025