INTERLAKEN SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Blue Lake & Winter Wonderland — an 8‑hour private circuit from Interlaken
A private, 7.5–8 hour winter day tour from Interlaken that visits Blausee’s Blue Lake and fairy‑tale forest, a historic coffee stop at Ruedihuus, Öschinenlake or Alp Aeschi viewpoints, and Spiez Castle with a local multilingual guide.
Blue Lake & Winter Wonderland — an 8‑hour private circuit from Interlaken.
Spend a full winter day exploring a compact string of Alpine lakes and lookout points on a private tour from Interlaken. Over roughly eight hours you move from the cobalt waters of Blausee into a fairy‑tale forest, take a cozy coffee at a historic country inn, and step out for a winter walk to Öschinenlake or up to Alp Aeschi for sweeping views of Lake Thun — all with a local, multilingual driver‑guide who can tailor the day to your interests.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Blausee — the Blue Lake and its fairy‑tale forest
The tour stops at Nature Park Blausee to experience the crystalline Blue Lake and the surrounding fairy‑tale forest in winter; the itinerary typically allots about an hour at this site.
Ruedihuus — a historic coffee stop off the beaten path
A scheduled hour at Landgasthof Ruedihus provides a warm break in a historic restaurant and hotel; note that Ruedihuus is closed on Thursday and Friday.
Öschinenlake, Alp Aeschi and Spiez — high viewpoints over Lake Thun
The route includes a winter walk of roughly 1–1.5 hours to discover Öschinenlake (offered 20.12–20.3) or a trek to Alp Aeschi, followed by a viewpoint above Lake Thun and an optional stop at Spiez Castle for lakeside vistas.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This is a relaxed, private winter outing that strings short, scenic stops into a coherent day: a lake‑side stroll at Blausee, a countryside coffee at Ruedihuus, a focused winter walk to Öschinenlake or Alp Aeschi, panoramic viewpoints above Lake Thun, and a photo stop at Spiez before returning to Interlaken. The day is led by your local, multilingual private Swiss driver‑guide and can be adjusted to your pace and interests.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and when you might reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Total duration is listed at approximately 7.5–8 hours; the winter walk to Öschinenlake is noted as available between 20.12 and 20.3.
The itinerary includes a winter walk of about 1–1.5 hours (Öschinenlake option), so plan accordingly for winter conditions during that segment of the day.
This is a private day tour organized from Interlaken and led by a local, multilingual private Swiss driver‑guide; the schedule and stops can be adjusted to guest preferences.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs approximately 7.5–8 hours (total duration listed as 8 hours).
Where does this private tour start and end?
The tour is organized as a private day tour from Interlaken and returns to Interlaken.
What are the main stops on the route?
Typical stops include Nature Park Blausee (Blue Lake), Landgasthof Ruedihus, Öschinenlake or Alp Aeschi (winter walk), a viewpoint above Lake Thun, and Spiez Castle.
Is the tour private and can the itinerary be changed?
Yes — it is a private tour and the schedule and itinerary can be adjusted according to your personal desires; it is led by a local, multilingual private Swiss driver and guide.
Is Ruedihuus open every day?
Ruedihuus is noted as closed on Thursday and Friday.
When is the winter walk to Öschinenlake available and how long is it?
The winter walk to Öschinenlake is indicated for the period 20.12–20.3 and is approximately 1–1.5 hours long.