Lucerne to Interlaken & Beyond – A Scenic Journey Through Switzerland’s Blue Heart
Duration
9 hours 30 min total
Language
English-speaking chauffeur
Route
Lucerne → Lungern → Brienz → Interlaken → Sigriswil → Thun → Spiez → Blausee → Iseltwald
Pick-up & Drop-off
From your accommodation in Lucerne
Distance
240 km round trip
Free cancellation
You can contact us 24 hours before your transfer and get a full refund.
Price
CHF 735 (1-3 passengers) / CHF 245 per person
Private Day Trip from Lucerne to Interlaken, Thun & Blausee
From mountain lakes to alpine bridges and hidden blue waters — this full-day private tour captures the soul of Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland. Visit Lungern, Brienz, Interlaken, Sigriswil, Thun, Spiez, Blausee and Iseltwald for a complete scenic journey.
Lungern (15 Min.)
- Short photo stop at Lake Lungern for panoramic views over the valley and the lake.
Brienz & Panoramic Drive to Interlaken (approx. 30 min + drive)
- Stroll through Brienz, a lakeside village famous for its Swiss woodcarving tradition.
- Continue along the Brienz–Interlaken panoramic road, with open lake views and mountain reflections.
Interlaken ( 1 Hour)
- Explore Interlaken, framed between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.
- Walk through Höhematte Park with stunning views toward the Jungfrau massif.
- Optional coffee or local chocolate stop along Höheweg Boulevard.
Sigriswil (40 Min.)
- Drive along the Thun panoramic road, following the cliffs above Lake Thun.
- Stop at the Sigriswil Panorama Bridge — one of the most spectacular viewpoints in Switzerland.
Thun (1 Hour)
- Visit Thun, a historic lakeside town where medieval charm meets modern alpine style.
- Short walk along the Aare River and up to the area near Thun Castle for panoramic city views.
Spiez (approx. 30 min)
- Continue along the Thun–Spiez scenic road, passing vineyards and shoreline villages.
- Stop by Schloss Spiez, an 11th-century castle surrounded by vineyards overlooking Lake Thun.
- A brief photo stop or chance for coffee with a view before heading south toward the Kandertal Valley.
Blausee (1 Hour)
- Discover Blausee, one of Switzerland’s most magical hidden lakes, famous for its surreal turquoise color and crystal-clear water.
- Gentle walk through the forest path around the lake, visit the small trout farm, or have lunch at the Blausee Restaurant beside the shore.
Iseltwald (30 Min.)
- Final stop in Iseltwald, a tranquil village on Lake Brienz, known for its appearance in Crash Landing on You.
- Visit the Iseltwald Pier for the classic lakeside photo with the Grandhotel Giessbach across the water.
- Peaceful close to a day filled with alpine beauty before returning to Lucerne.
Included in the Tour
- Private premium vehicle Comfort Van or First Class option
- English-speaking driver
- Hotel peick-up & drop-off in Lucerne
- Visits to Lungern Brienz Intrlaken Sigriswil Thun Spiez Blausee & Iseltwald
- Tickets included for Blausee
- Bottled water
- Flexible itinerary and photo stops
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
Itinerary
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Stop: 40min - admission not included
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Stop: 30min - admission not included
Stop: 1h00min - admission not included
Stop: 30min - admission not included
Full Tour Description
Depart from Lucerne in the morning and travel through central Switzerland’s rolling hills toward the Bernese Alps. Your first stop, Lake Lungern, offers postcard-perfect reflections of forested peaks and blue skies — a serene start to the day.
The route continues toward Brienz, known for its woodcarving heritage and lakeside promenade. The drive from Brienz to Interlaken follows a panoramic stretch of road hugging Lake Brienz, offering some of the most photographed views in the region.
After a relaxed hour in Interlaken, exploring its parks, cafés and views of the Jungfrau range, you’ll continue west along Lake Thun. This road unfolds like a movie — tunnels through cliffs, turquoise water below and snow peaks beyond.
The first major stop is Sigriswil, home to the 340 m–long suspension bridge that floats 180 m above the valley. The view from here captures the full beauty of Lake Thun, with the Beatus Caves cliffs on one side and the Alps on the other.
A short drive leads to Thun, a picturesque medieval town with a riverside promenade and the striking Thun Castle towering above. After exploring the old town for a while, the journey continues to Spiez, where Schloss Spiez stands proudly above the vineyards — an ideal photo stop and quick break before the next valley road.
Soon, you’ll reach Blausee, hidden in a forest in the Kander Valley. Its name means “Blue Lake,” and you’ll see why — its glass-like, vivid blue water is among the purest in the Alps. Here you can take a peaceful walk or enjoy lunch by the lake.
The return to Lucerne includes a final tranquil stop in Iseltwald, where time seems to stand still. The wooden pier and the reflection of the mountains in Lake Brienz mark a poetic end to your alpine day.
By the time you return to Lucerne, you’ll have crossed four lakes, three valleys and countless unforgettable views — a complete journey through Switzerland’s natural harmony.
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