Switzerland

Interlaken

Last traveled · October 2022
City Snapshot
Best Months
Jun – Sep
Ideal Stay
3 – 4 days
Best For
Alps, adventure sports, scenic trains
GF Friendliness
6/10
Language
German
English
Widely spoken
City Size
Small
Currency
CHF

Where to Stay

Recommended
Interlaken mountain view
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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Aarburg
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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Eden Spiez
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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Silberhorn
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
Went here
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
View on Find Me Gluten Free
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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Browse all GF restaurants in Interlaken on FMGF

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
View from Harder Kulm viewpoint

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
Grindelwald alpine village

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
Lauterbrunnen valley

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
Hardergrat ridge trail

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
Harderbahn funicular

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 rösti, which is naturally GF. Fondue is also common, but confirm no flour was used to thicken the cheese mixture and ask about GF bread for dipping.
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.
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.

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