On the Tuesday afternoon, we will not schedule any sessions but instead we are offering four interesting half-day excursions in and around Interlaken to all delegates and accompanying partners:

• Schilthorn – Piz Gloria
• Schynige Platte
• Boat trip to Brienz
• St. Beatushöhlen

(For people holding Swiss Railways half-price passes, prices will be somewhat less)

Schilthorn – Piz Gloria (2970m above sea level)

Bus journey from Interlaken through the Lauterbrunnen Valley with its sheer cliffs and waterfalls to Lauterbrunnen. After a short journey by funicular to Grütschalp, a scenic mountain railway line runs alongside alpine meadows to the traffic-free village of Mürren. Once in Mürren, there is a walk of about 15 minutes to the cable car station for the ride to the summit of the Schilthorn. On arrival at the Piz Gloria they will be able to admire the views from the terrace or eat lunch in the revolving mountain top restaurant. After lunch the return journey is by cable car from the Schilthorn directly to Stechelberg and then by coach back to Interlaken.

Schynige Platte (1967m above sea level)

Coach journey from Interlaken to the pretty village of Wilderswil. The journey continues by cog-railway across the alpine meadow of Breitlauenen to the mountain station Schynige Platte. From here there is a spectacular bird’s eye view of Interlaken, lakes Thun and Brienz, the Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald valleys and of course the ever present panorama of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains. Whilst at the Schynige Platte, a visit to the botanical alpine garden with its 500 different plant species should not be missed. Lunch can be eaten in the mountain restaurant directly next to the station or a packed lunch can be provided to be eaten on the journey. The return is again by cog-railway to Wilderswil, where the coach will be waiting to complete the final leg of the journey back to Interlaken.
 

Duration:	approx. 4-5 hours
Rate per person:	CHF 83.00 net (payable for a minimum of 40 people)
Including:	Coach transfer Interlaken – Wilderswil – Interlaken Cog railway Wilderswil – Schynige Platte return Entry to the botanical alpine garden Guides Organisation Service, taxes and VAT
Not included:	Lunch in the restaurant Packed lunch Drinks

Boat trip to Brienz

A boat trip on one of the lakes in the Bernese Oberland is always a fabulous experience. Where else can you enjoy such an impressive view of the Bernese Alps whilst slowly cruising along the romantic shores with their gushing waterfalls, proud castles, old churches and quaint villages? The trip to the famous woodcarving town of Brienz takes just under an hour. There is plenty of time for a leisurely lunch, a stroll along the lakeside or souvenir shopping before the coach leaves for the return journey to Interlaken.