Is Interlaken safe for celiacs?

Interlaken scores 6/10 for celiac safety (Moderate). While dedicated GF restaurants are rare, several places offer GF menu options including pizza, pasta, and bread. Coop and Migros supermarkets in town center carry GF products. Mountain huts often serve naturally GF dishes like rösti and fondue.

What are the best gluten-free restaurants in Interlaken?

Little Thai is the standout for GF dining - the pad see ew is GF and exceptional. Sapori offers GF pizza, pasta, and bread with no extra charge. Appaloosa Saloon in Spiez has GF clearly marked on the menu with GF bread available. El Azteca has GF options but they are not marked on the menu.

Can you find gluten-free food in Interlaken supermarkets?

Yes. Both Coop and Migros in Interlaken's town center carry GF products. Switzerland's major supermarket chains generally have good GF selections including bread, pasta, and snacks.

Gluten-Free Restaurants & Celiac Guide to Interlaken, Switzerland

Where to Stay

Recommended

Where I stayed

Hotel Derby Interlaken

Interlaken

Why this hotel

3-star hotel with free breakfast, mini golf, wellness facilities, and a free Interlaken Card for public transport throughout the region.

3-Star Free Breakfast Free Transit Card

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Traveler recommended

The Aarburg Hotel & Café

Unterseen, Interlaken

Why this hotel

Riverside 2-star with 9.2/10 rating, free breakfast, and GF menu items. Staff are knowledgeable about celiac needs and can adapt dishes.

GF Menu Items Free Breakfast 9.2/10 Rating

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Traveler recommended

Hotel Eden Spiez

Spiez, Lake Thun

Why this hotel

Historic lakeside hotel since 1903 with GF bread available at the restaurant and reportedly great views of Lake Thun.

GF Bread Available Lakeside

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Traveler recommended

Hotel Silberhorn Wengen

Wengen

Why this hotel

Spa hotel in car-free Wengen village with raclette reported as GF based on FMGF reviews. Great base for Jungfrau region excursions.

GF Raclette Spa

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Gluten-Free Survival Guide

Moderate

Key Phrases (German)

Ich habe Zöliakie I have celiac disease

Ist das glutenfrei? Is this gluten-free?

Ich kann kein Gluten essen I cannot eat gluten

Grocery Stores

Coop and Migros in town center — both carry solid GF selections including bread, pasta, and snacks

Naturally Safe Dishes

Rösti with sausage (at mountain huts)
Fondue with GF bread (bring your own or ask)
Raclette (naturally GF cheese dish)

GF Friendliness Score

Dedicated GF options

GF menu marking

Staff awareness

Restaurant density

Grocery availability

6 out of 10

Moderate

GF Friendly Restaurants

5 Places

Restaurant

Hotel

Little Thai

GF Options

Thai

Went here

Celiac Safety

Post-Visit Notes

SO GOOD — such nice staff, pad see ew was GF and amazing. Might be the best pad see ew I have ever had.

Location

Hauptstrasse 19, Matten

Good to Know

Closed Mon–Tue. Reservations recommended — extremely popular.

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Pasta Store

Italian

Went here

GF Info

No GF information available. Ask staff about options.

Location

Interlaken

Sapori

GF Options

Italian · Pizza

Traveler recommended

Celiac Safety

GF Notes

GF pizza, pasta, and fresh hot bread — no extra charge. Described as “the best GF pizza in 20 years.” Great service, very attentive staff.

Location

Höheweg 41, Interlaken

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View from Sapori restaurant area in Interlaken

Appaloosa Saloon

GF Options

Tex-Mex

Traveler recommended

Celiac Safety

GF Notes

GF easily findable on the menu. They have GF bread. English-speaking staff.

Location

Spiez

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El Azteca

GF Options

Mexican

Traveler recommended

Celiac Safety

GF Notes

GF options available but not marked on the menu — be sure to ask. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights.

Location

Jungfraustrasse 30, Hotel Blume

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Landmarks & Must-See Spots

5 Places

Harder Kulm

Viewpoint

The Two Lakes Bridge viewpoint at 1,322m with panoramic views over Interlaken, Lake Thun, and Lake Brienz. Reached by the Harderbahn funicular.

Above Interlaken

Went here

Grindelwald

Alpine Village

Charming alpine village at the base of the Eiger. A gateway to the Jungfrau region with stunning mountain scenery, hiking trails, and traditional Swiss atmosphere.

30 min by train from Interlaken Ost

Went here

Lauterbrunnen

Valley

The Valley of 72 Waterfalls — a dramatic U-shaped glacial valley with towering cliffs and cascading falls. Said to have inspired Tolkien’s Rivendell.

20 min by train from Interlaken Ost

Went here

Hardergrat

Ridge Trail

Dramatic ridge hiking trail above Interlaken with exposed sections and sweeping views of both lakes. For experienced hikers only — not for those with vertigo.

Above Interlaken

Traveler recommended

Panorama Bridge Sigriswil

Suspension Bridge

A 340m pedestrian suspension bridge spanning a gorge with views of Lake Thun and the Bernese Alps. Free to cross.

Sigriswil, north shore of Lake Thun

Traveler recommended

Panorama Bridge Sigriswil suspension bridge

Things to Do

Harderbahn Funicular

Paid

10-minute funicular ascent to 1,322m for panoramic views from the Two Lakes Bridge. One of Interlaken’s most iconic experiences.

10 min ride

Interlaken

Book Tickets

Niederhorn Cable Car

Paid

30-minute cable car ride to 2,000m with views across the Bernese Alps. Hiking trails and a mountain restaurant at the summit.

30 min ride

Beatenberg

Note: Overhaul March 9 – April 30, 2026

Visit website

St. Beatus Caves

Paid

Spectacular alpine caves with stalactites, stalagmites, and underground waterfalls. About 1km of illuminated walkways through the mountain.

Lake Thun shore

Book Tickets

Skydive Interlaken

Paid

Helicopter skydive over the Swiss Alps. Interlaken is one of the most popular skydiving destinations in Europe, with views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.

Interlaken

Getting Around

Trains

Interlaken West and Ost stations connect to the Jungfrau region, Bern, and beyond. Hub for scenic mountain railways.

Lake Boats

Ferry services on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Included in the Jungfrau Travel Pass.

Cable Cars

Harder Kulm funicular, Niederhorn cable car, and connections to the wider mountain transport network.

Walking

Town center is compact and walkable between the two train stations. Most restaurants and shops are along Höheweg.

Transit Tip

The Jungfrau Travel Pass covers trains, boats, funiculars, and cable cars for 3–10 days — essential for exploring the region. It pays for itself in 2–3 mountain excursions.

What to Pack

October Visit

Celiac dining card (German) Essential for communicating dietary needs at restaurants
Essential
GF snack bars Mountain huts have limited GF options — always carry backup
Essential
Reusable water bottle Swiss tap water is excellent — refill everywhere
Essential
Power adapter (Type J) Switzerland uses Type J outlets, unique from the rest of Europe
Switzerland
Swiss francs (CHF) Cards widely accepted but handy for mountain huts and small vendors
Switzerland
Sturdy hiking boots Essential for mountain trails and uneven terrain
Interlaken
Warm layers Mountain weather changes fast — even sunny days can turn cold at altitude
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Rain jacket Alpine weather is unpredictable — always be prepared
Interlaken
Sunscreen + sunglasses Alpine UV is significantly stronger than at sea level
Interlaken
Camera with good zoom Mountain peaks and alpine scenery deserve proper glass
Interlaken

Travel Tips

Little Thai is the GF standout — book ahead, it’s extremely popular with both locals and tourists.
Mountain huts serve naturally GF rösti and cheese dishes — a safe bet when restaurant options are limited at altitude.
Weather changes rapidly at altitude — always carry layers even on sunny days. A clear morning can turn to rain by afternoon.
The Jungfrau Travel Pass pays for itself in 2–3 mountain excursions. Get it for the full duration of your stay.
Paragliding is Interlaken’s signature activity — you’ll see colorful canopies floating down from the main Höheweg promenade all day.