Stroll through the wintry streets from Interlaken Ost to Interlaken West and discover the different creative works of art on display in the main squares. As night falls the area is illuminated by atmospheric lighting. The many lovingly decorated Christmas trees will put you in a festive spirit as you stroll through Interlaken.
Romantic illuminations in and around Interlaken
Countless festively decorated Christmas trees from Interlaken West to Interlaken Ost
Five original works of art by local artists to admire
As you walk from Interlaken Ost to Interlaken West, you will be surrounded by the glittering lights of the carefully placed Christmas illuminations. Over 100 creatively and lovingly decorated Christmas trees supplied by Interlaken’s small businesses fill the wintry streets with festive charm and joy.
The stag by class 18b at Gymnasium Interlaken secondary school is a tall and truly awesome sight to behold, perfectly made using local driftwood and large and small filigree stars. It welcomes you majestically from the enchanted forest in Interlaken East.
Listen to the tinkling of the wind and enjoy the light display. Thanks to the kind support of the Rugenbräu AG, the restaged Christmas tree by Martin Brunner (Zeitzone 25) is made of 120 drinks crates.
Take a seat, lean back and count the stars and the hidden lights in the "Stärneband". The newest, fascinating object of the high school class SFBG 23 ad is roof battens art in its most beautiful form. Made of one ton of spruce wood from the Bernese Oberland, the curly band invites to meet, chat and to linger.
An ibex family meets on the forecourt of the Migros Interlaken for a cosy winter fondue. "Say Cheese" is the motto for this work of art by high school students from the classes 21abc from Gymnasium Interlaken secondary school. Snap a fun selfie as you join in with your friends and share it with those at home using the hashtag #Winterlaken. A merry winter's message from the artists and Interlaken's heraldic animal that will find its way around the world.
With his blue scarf, the winter bear makes his rounds on the Postplatz on skates. The class SFBG23 of Gymnasium Interlaken shows the proud Bernese heraldic animal from its sporting side.
Stroll from one work of art to another and discover the beautiful streets and squares. Every saturday, local Christmas artisans and non-profit organisations sell their goods in neat, tiny wooden houses. Carved, sewn, knited and backed and many more products often grown and produced in our region. Come by and discover some specialities and particularities at every work of art:
Every saturday's programme is accompanied by music, stories and more. Do not miss out on the carriage rides to the works of art as well.
Be inspired by the creative works of art
Pause for a moment and cast your eyes over a visual interpretation of the festive season
Enjoy the atmospheric atmosphere with the enchanting lights
Visit the art objects at dusk to enjoy the atmospheric lights in all their glory
Check the weather and wrap up warm
Plan enough time and warm yourself up with a glass of mulled wine
Personal tip
"Interlaken’s beautiful lighting brings a ray of light to the often gloomy winter days in the run up to Christmas. The works of art encourage us to pause for a moment and appreciate the truly important things in life.”
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