Bönigen ahoy! The peaceful quayside attracts visitors to this idyllic village on the left bank of Lake Brienz. Can you imagine anything more enjoyable than listening to a concert on a warm summer’s evening with a cool breeze from the lake? Forget the pressures of daily life and allow your dreams to take over as you wander through the picturesque streets of the old part of the village and admire the beautifully painted old houses. Bönigen, though only a 5-minute bus ride from Interlaken, is an eldorado for those seeking peace and quiet. The popular destinations are still within easy reach – places such as the unspoilt region of Brienz – Haslital with its open-air museum at Ballenberg, or the Lütschinen valley with the well-known mountain villages of Grindelwald, Wengen and Mürren, or even trips to the Jungfraujoch and the Schilthorn.

Board the steamship, the Lötschberg, at Bönigen for an unique trip on the waves of Lake Brienz.

The race around Lake Brienz – the oldest long-distance race in Switzerland. This race has taken place every year in the middle of October for over 50 years. There is a large choice of races – round the whole lake, a half-marathon, relay race, various children’s races and power walking.

Public Transport: There are daily train connections from neighbouring countries to Interlaken West and Ost, and a regular bus service from Interlaken Ost to Bönigen.

By car:

• from Basle, Zurich or Geneva take the motorway via Bern to Interlaken, and take the motorway exit to Interlaken Ost.
• From Lucerne take the main road over the Brünig and take the exit to Bönigen.

Other/Air:

• Zurich airport is served by all major airlines. By rail: 198km / 2hrs. 25 mins. By road: 175km / 2hrs. 15 mins.
• Geneva Cointrin is served by all major airlines. By rail: 226km /2hrs. 40 mins. By road: 186km / 2hrs. 30 mins.