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  Interlaken - LoveToKnow 1911
INTERLAKEN, a Swiss town (1864 ft.) in the canton of Berne, situated on the flat plain (Bodeli) between the lakes of Brienz (E.) and of Thun (W.), and connected by steamer, as well as by railway (171 m.) with the town of Thun.
Interlaken is much frequented in summer, partly because of the glorious view of the Jungfrau (13,669 ft.) which it commands to the south, and partly because it is the best starting-point for many excursions, as to Schynige Platte, Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald.
In 1900 the population of Interlaken was 2962 (mainly Protestant and Germanspeaking).
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 Interlaken Travel Guide - Destination information, Attractions, Property Rentals & Hotels in Interlaken
Although very busy in summer, Interlaken is not a lively resort and has been described by some as lacking in character, although this might be disputed by the many British visitors who come here year after year.
Interlaken makes a suitable base for touring the mountain ranges of the region and is close enough to several ski-resorts to provide an alternative place to stay when they are too full or too expensive.
Interlaken is in the heart of the Bernese Oberland region, 38 mls SE of Berne, 12 mls NW of Grindelwald, 76 mls SW of Zurich airport.
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  Interlaken - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Interlaken is a municipality in the Canton of Bern in Switzerland.
Interlaken is located between Lake Brienz to the east and Lake Thun to the west.
Train connections in Interlaken serve the Jungfrau region via the Berner Oberland Bahn, with narrow gauge lines also extending over the Brunig Pass to Luzern.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Interlaken   (302 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Search Results - Interlaken
Interlaken, town and summer resort in central Switzerland, in Bern Canton.
It is situated on the Aare River between Brienz and Thun lakes, near the...
Located near Interlaken, the waterfall is one of the...
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 Interlaken Travel Tips   (Site not responding. Last check: )
At an altitude of 1,870 feet in the Bernese Oberland region, Interlaken is an excellent place to use as a base for short tours throughout the region.
Interlaken lies at the base of the Jungfrau Mountains between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun.
The only down side to Interlaken is that it's very touristy in the summer as concerts, equestrian events, tennis, hiking, excursions, water sports and the surrounding beautiful countryside are all available then.
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 Reclamation: Programs and Activities
Interlaken was once one of the most attractive tourist resorts in Colorado.
The most notable structure remaining at the Interlaken complex is Dexter's private cabin which was constructed in the mid-1890's to reflect his nautical background.
In 1979, the Bureau Of Reclamation agreed to record and stabilize the historic district that includes the Interlaken Hotel.
www.usbr.gov /gp/archive/glimpse/interlaken.cfm   (474 words)

  
 1999 Interlaken Assembly   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Interlaken is the annual conference retreat sponsored by the European Baptist Convention.
Interlaken is a complete vacation -- ministering to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of those who attend.
Interlaken is a resort city that, as its name suggests, is situated between two lakes in the midst of the Swiss Alps.
www.bibc.org /Interlaken   (551 words)

  
 Interlaken : Introduction | Frommers.com
Interlaken is the tourist capital of the Bernese Oberland.
Interlaken charges low-season prices in January and February, when smaller resorts at higher altitudes are charging their highest rates of the year.
An Augustinian monastery was founded in Interlaken in 1130 but was later closed during the Reformation; the ruins can still be seen in a park in the center of town.
www.frommers.com /destinations/interlaken/2577010001.html   (359 words)

  
 ski interlaken
Interlaken lies at the gateway to the Bernese Oberland and is located within 40 minutes of the top Swiss ski resorts, Wengen, Grindelwald, and Murren.
The area where Interlaken lays is the flat area at the end of the Lauterbrunnen Valley, between the lakes of Thun and Brienz.
Although the resorts around Interlaken rely heavily on snow cannons, snowmaking relies on low temperatures and this may be an issue in the beginning and end of the season.
www.economytravel.com /ski/interlaken.html   (846 words)

  
 Directions / Contact Us - Country escape in the Berkshires and Litchfield Hills.
In the 18th Century, The Interlaken Inn was purported to be a regular stagecoach stop for weary travelers passing through the Taconic Mountain range (Western New York and Eastern Connecticut).
The Interlaken Inn was transformed into what was considered to be quite modern for that era.
The Interlaken Inn www.interlakeninn.com is located in historic Litchfield County, Connecticut, in the foothills of the Berkshires between two picturesque lakes.
www.interlakeninn.com /contact.html   (1381 words)

  
 Real Estate Interlaken : MLS RealEstate CA
Interlaken is a growing suburban community that continues to attract more and more residents with each passing year because of its stunning surroundings, great climate and convenient location.
In fact, Interlaken is just a short drive away from the shimmering shores of the Pacific and some of the state’s most famous seaside towns like Long Beach and Huntington Beach.
When you purchase a home in Interlaken you will be incredibly close to the big city and the countryside so you will have access to all the metropolitan amenities you might crave while still enjoying the relaxing atmosphere of a friendly small town.
www.everythingre.com /listings/California/Interlaken   (200 words)

  
 Seattle Parks and Recreation: Interlaken Park
Interlaken Park is a densely wooded area on the north end of Capitol Hill.
The paths and trails throughout the park are frequented by bikers, hikers and joggers.
In 1913, five acres of the Interlaken area were set aside as Boren Park to honor Louisa Boren Denny, the last surviving member of the party of pioneers that landed at Alki in 1851.
www.cityofseattle.net /parks/parkspaces/interlak.htm   (222 words)

  
 Interlaken - Switzerland - Holidaze Ski Tours
Another popular resort of the Jungfrau region, Interlaken offers you the opportunity to ski all of the regions of Grindewald, Kleine Scheidegg, Wengen, and Murren, but, at the same time, offers the ambience of a small town atmosphere with big city sophistication.
They are glad that you are visiting their town, and will go out of their way to help you enjoy the visit so much you will want to return again.
Interlaken is obviously a great place for the winter vacationer as well since the opportunities for excursions are many.
www.holidaze.com /interlaken.html   (680 words)

  
 13th ICCCR Switzerland, Interlaken, 13.-15.8.2004: Welcome!   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Interlaken lies the heart of Switzerland and is the gateway to the famous Berner Oberland.
Interlaken is very conveniently located in the heart of Switzerland, easily accessed by motorway and set amidst unspoilt and spectacular scenery.
Making use of the hangar and other built structures, as well as stages, stalls and various tents, Interlaken airfield evolved into a fully functional "Citroën-City", where thousands of visitors and participants shared their common interest in the history and the future of one of the greatest marques of our time.
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 Interlaken Inn - Lakeville, CT - A Connecticut Hotel with Resort Facilities and Conference Center. Interlaken offers ...
The Interlaken Inn of Lakeville, CT is a resort and country inn located in the beautiful Litchfield Hills of Connecticut.
Interlaken Inn is the preferred lodging of Skip Barber Racing School at Lime Rock Park.
The Interlaken is a pet friendly hotel that warmly welcomes pets who travel with their owners.
www.interlakeninn.com   (534 words)

  
 Skiing Interlaken, Switzerland - Resort Guide Review & Information / Ski Trips, Vacations & Snowboarding
Located in the German-speaking heart of Switzerland, Interlaken offers winter sport's fans access to some of the most spectacular skiing in the Alps, with their base in a service-packed small city in a spectacular lakeside setting.
Traditionally a 'Summer' resort, Interlaken had long been attractive to winter sports enthusiasts because of its prime location and the fact that it's excellent hotels and other facilities offer very low rates during the winter.
The name 'Interlaken' actually means "between the lakes" - Lake Thun and Lake Brienz to be precise and water is omnipresent throughout the area with idyllic clear mountain streams and waterfalls running off the hills and into the lakes.
www.ski-europe.com /resorts/interlaken.html   (426 words)

  
 Interlaken Vacation Rentals Apartment 1BR, Mountains, Ringgenberg / Interlaken, Switzerland
Located in the Bernese Oberland region, Interlaken is a great jumping off point for a visit to the nearby Jungfrau area, and is within a whisper of the mountain peaks of Jungfrau, Monch, and Eiger.
The main gathering spot in Interlaken is the Hoheweg, the square in the middle of town.
Interlaken is a full-time vacation destination that will leave visitors full of wonderful memories.
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 _ Interlaken tourism Switzerland Suisse guide
Interlaken is all that many visitors ever see of Switzerland, whisked through the country on a rapid lakes-and-mountains tour.
The town is perfectly positioned as the gateway into the Oberland, linked into main train routes to and from Bern and Zürich, with branch lines feeding out in all directions into the high Alps nearby.
And that’s pretty much the whole story – history, character and tradition take a back seat to the necessities of providing for the hundreds of thousands of trippers who pass through on their way to more dramatic backdrops.
switzerland.isyours.com /e/guide/berner_oberland/interlaken.html   (333 words)

  
 Interlaken Switzerland,Interlaken Tour,Interlaken Vacations,Interlaken Hotels,Interlaken Switzerland Hotel ...
Interlaken is known for its healthy climate, as well as the spectacular views.
The name 'Interlaken' implies "between the lakes" - as it lies between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, with water omnipresent throughout the area with idyllic clear mountain streams and waterfalls running off the hills and into the lakes.
The first hotel was opened in 1806, complementing the existing monastery hospice (now the four star hotel Interlaken) with the boom years beginning in the 1860's.
www.switzerlandtours.net /interlaken.html   (338 words)

  
 Cheap hotels in Interlaken, Switzerland: 2 star hotel deals
Interlaken, meaning ‘between the lakes’, is the tourist capital of the Bernese Oberland.
As a popular vacation spot it is superbly situated between the lakes of Thun and Brienz, offering a variety of water-based activities during summer, and access to an endless amount of winter sports in the surrounding mountains of the Bernese Alps and its valleys.
This is the perfect property for all kinds of excursions in the region of Interlaken.
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 Interlaken   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The population of Interlaken (including the three political communities of Interlaken, Matten and Unterseen) is approx.
Since Interlaken has higher-altitude ski and hill-climbing resorts stretching upward on virtually all sides, you won't lack for purveyors of sporting goods equipment.
Interlaken lies in the Bernese Oberland and can be reached easily by train.
www.select-vacations.com /interlaken.asp   (614 words)

  
 Interlaken and Jungfrau
The small city of Interlaken is flanked by Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, close to the peaks of Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger.
Average length of runs is between six-to-12 kilometres and with a railway pass, it is possible to ski a different area every day for a week.
Interlaken is also an ideal summer resort, with idyllic clear mountain streams and waterfalls cascading off hills into lakes.
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 Interlaken travel guide - Wikitravel
Interlaken [1] is a small city in the Bernese Highlands Region of central Switzerland.
Located between two Alpine Lakes (Brienz and Thun), Interlaken is a popular base camp for outdoor sports and travel in the surrounding Bernese Oberland Alps.
There are two stations: Interlaken Ost (east) and Interlaken West, the latter is closer to the city centre.
wikitravel.org /en/Interlaken   (2118 words)

  
 Interlaken -  Holiday in Interlaken, Matten, Unterseen
INTERLAKEN, located between lovely Lakes Thun and Brienz and at the foot of mighty Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau, has for decades been both goal and starting point for holiday dreams for countless visitors from all over the world.
The «Bödeli», as the area between the lakes is called is home to the three independent political communities of Interlaken, Matten and Unterseen.
The history of the Interlaken area can be followed back to a mention of the convent "inter lacus" dated in 1133.
www.interlaken.ch /ferienorte/interlaken-matten-unterseen.html?L=3   (156 words)

  
 Interlaken Travel Guide and Destination Information - Location and Map of Interlaken
Interlaken is the captivating "capital" of Switzerland's beautiful Bernese Oberland and a must for every Swiss visit.
The small town of Interlaken features various nice hotels and is a delightful destination for memorable holidays and the door to the Jungfrau region.
The area around Interlaken presents a wide variety of attractions and activities, both in winter and during the summer month.
www.magicswitzerland.com /interlaken.htm   (313 words)

  
 Interlaken, Switzerland
Interlaken, reached by way of the Berne highway or the Brünig, Susten or Grimsel/Furka passes, lies between Lakes Thun and Brienz below the north side of the Jungfrau massif and offers an endless variety of walks, climbs and other excursions, particularly in the mountains of the Bernese Oberland,
The fertile alluvial soil of the Bödeli was probably settled at an early stage by Celtic tribes.
In 1805 and 1808 the peasant stock-farmers of the Alpine pasturelands celebrated their first great pastoral festivals at Unspunnen, near Interlaken; and at this time, too, the painter Franz Niklaus König was living in Schloss Unterseen and painting the pictures of mountains which became so widely popular.
www.planetware.com /switzerland/interlaken-ch-be-inte.htm   (475 words)

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