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Bönigen

Bönigen is located on the southern shore of Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland. The village center of Bönigen stretches along the northwestern border of the municipality along the Lütschine River to the lake and is almost connected to Interlaken. In the village there are picturesque wooden houses, often dating back to the 16th century. The largest part of the village in terms of area consists of steep mountain slopes. The Loucherhorn, the Roteflue and the Schynige Platte can be found on its peaks. Walks along the lake or a bike tour along the Lütschine are very relaxing. From Bönigen, kayak tours or jet boat tours across Lake Brienz are popular

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Experiences Events Winter Families

Around Bönigen

What can I do in Bönigen?

Alpi's ideas for November

Hiking & Nature

Outdoors, free
Hike through the golden larch forests
Outdoors, free
Use a Föhn day for the long view
Outdoors, free
Hike up a local hill above the sea of fog
Outdoors, free
Tramp through rustling leaves in the forest
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Go on a night walk with torches
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Climb above the sea of fog for sunrise
Outdoors, free
Watch the early sunset by the lake
Outdoors, free
Gather pine cones and twigs for Advent decorations
Outdoors, free
Watch the winter waterbirds on the lake

A full day from BönigenActivity, food and train, fully planned

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Sights nearby

Lake Brienz
Lake Brienz
Lake
Männlichen
Männlichen
Mountain Summit
Chli Schliere gorge
Chli Schliere gorge
Gorge
Grimsel Gorge
Grimsel Gorge
Gorge
Jungfraujoch
Jungfraujoch
Mountain Summit
Lake Thun
Lake Thun
Lake
Kleine Scheidegg
Kleine Scheidegg
Mountain Summit
Thun Castle
Thun Castle
Castle & Ruin
Harder Kulm
Harder Kulm
Viewpoint
Burgruine Ringgenberg
Burgruine Ringgenberg
Castle & Ruin · Ringgenberg (BE)
Staubbachfall
Staubbachfall
Waterfall · Lauterbrunnen
Burgseewli
Burgseewli
Lake · Ringgenberg (BE)

Train travel to Bönigen

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Getting around: passes & scenic trains

Jungfrau Travel Pass - 3 to 8 days
Jungfrau Travel Pass - 3 to 8 days
Grindelwald
from CHF 220
4.8(42)
1 % back
Bernese Oberland Pass
Bernese Oberland Pass
Interlaken
from CHF 240
4.7(15)
1 % back
Rail ticket between Interlaken Ost and Zermatt
Rail ticket between Interlaken Ost and Zermatt
Interlaken
from CHF 86
1 % back

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Bönigen on the mapBookable experiences, places and events at a glance

Events in Bönigen

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Harry P.Otter und die ZauberprüfungInterlaken - Startpunkt frei wählbar in der Region · 01:00–23:00 · ab CHF 12.90 Church serviceInterlaken · 10:00 Fresh mussels from HollandBrasserie 17 · 11:00 · until Mon, 30 Nov

Lotto of the Schützengesellschaft 2026Hotel Restaurant Bären · 18:00–00:00

Trending in Bönigen

Pedal Boat Rental Lake Thun from Spiez
Pedal Boat Rental Lake Thun from Spiez
Spiez
from CHF 8.75
5.0(3)
2 % back
Beatus Caves Ticket
Beatus Caves Ticket
Beatenberg · 2'000+ bookings
from CHF 20
4.7(66)
5 % back
Electric motorboat rental Lake Thun from Spiez
Electric motorboat rental Lake Thun from Spiez
Spiez
from CHF 12.50
5.0(1)
2 % back
Ticket Kuhniversum Trauffer World of Experience
Ticket Kuhniversum Trauffer World of Experience
Hofstetten bei Brienz
from CHF 15
5.0(6)
5 % back
Lucerne - Interlaken Express Ticket (without reservation)
Lucerne - Interlaken Express Ticket (without reservation)
Lucerne · In demand
from CHF 34
4.2(20)
1 % back
Foxtrail GO Interlaken Digital Scavenger Hunt
Foxtrail GO Interlaken Digital Scavenger Hunt
Interlaken
from CHF 19
3 % back
Two-day Jungfrau Aletsch glacier trek starting from Jungfraujoch
Two-day Jungfrau Aletsch glacier trek starting from Jungfraujoch
Lauterbrunnen
from CHF 450
2 % back
"Fire kitchen" cooking over the fire private
"Fire kitchen" cooking over the fire private
Bern
from CHF 30
3 % back
Private Medicinal Plants and Herb Walk in Adelboden
Private Medicinal Plants and Herb Walk in Adelboden
Adelboden
from CHF 49
3 % back
Via Ferrata Climbing Route Aletsch at Gibidum Reservoir
Via Ferrata Climbing Route Aletsch at Gibidum Reservoir
Blatten bei Naters
from CHF 120
2 % back

From travellers like you

“It’s incredible”

Hussain

on Jetboat Interlaken Lake Brienz from Bönigen

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My first-ever paragliding experience in Interlaken, Switzerland, and it was absolutely amazing! 🇨🇭🪂 The views were breathtaking, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. A huge thank you to my awesome pilot, Tinu, for making me feel safe and comfortable the entire time. He was friendly, professional, and made the whole experience so much fun! And of course, my “George Clooney look-alike” pilot 😂 Definitely one of the highlights of my Switzerland trip. I would 100% do it again! Danke schön, Tinu! ❤️”

Dianne

on Beatenberg paragliding tandem from Interlaken

“Wonderful, very professional.”

Marc

on Bungee Jumping Stockhorn

“It was awesome!!! Great guide!”

Michael

on Lütschine rafting for families from Interlaken

“Truly an amazing experience, fantastic crew. Many thanks”

Jasmin

on Rafting on the Simme from Interlaken

“Ich fühlte mich sicher und gut aufgehoben bei den Guides, hatte mega spass😊”

Melora

on Canyon Swing Grindelwald Glacier Canyon

Hiking routes

Easy hike from Matten b. I. via Uf der Acheri
Matten b. I. · 7.6 km · 1 h 57 min
Hike from Wilderswil via Interlaken West
Wilderswil · 14 km · 3 h 43 min
Hike from Wilderswil via Aabeberg
Wilderswil · 7.9 km · 3 h 58 min
Easy hike from Matten b. I. via Wagnera
Matten b. I. · 2.9 km · 57 min
Easy hike from Matten b. I. via Wilderswil
Matten b. I. · 4.9 km · 1 h 15 min
Hike from Wilderswil via Matten b. Interlaken
Wilderswil · 12 km · 3 h 16 min
Easy hike from Ringgenberg via Weidli
Ringgenberg · 4.8 km · 1 h 35 min
Easy hike from Iseltwald via Farnihubel
Iseltwald · 5.4 km · 1 h 47 min

Hikes nearby

Everything within a 10 min drive

Private hike to Augstmatthorn with a Swiss triathlete from Interlaken
Private hike to Augstmatthorn with a Swiss triathlete from Interlaken
Interlaken
from CHF 310
3 % back
Guided hike to hidden gems in the Alps
Guided hike to hidden gems in the Alps
Interlaken
from CHF 538.65
5 % back
Brienzersee Drei Wasserfälleweg
Brienzersee Drei Wasserfälleweg
Wanderweg · Bönigen → Brienz · 19 km · 6 h 47 min
Brienzersee Drei Wasserfälleweg, Stage 1/2
Brienzersee Drei Wasserfälleweg, Stage 1/2
Wanderweg · Bönigen → Iseltwald · 7.0 km · 2 h 36 min
Panorama Rundweg Thunersee, Stage 3/4
Panorama Rundweg Thunersee, Stage 3/4
Bergwanderweg · Interlaken → Spiez · 20 km · 6 h 58 min
Unterseener-Uferweg
Unterseener-Uferweg
Wanderweg · Interlaken West → Unterseen, Neuhaus · 5.0 km · 1 h 20 min
ViaJacobi, Stage 10/33
ViaJacobi, Stage 10/33
Bergwanderweg · Interlaken → Spiez · 13 km · 4 h 23 min
Easy hike from Bönigen via Lütschisand
Easy hike from Bönigen via Lütschisand
Wanderweg · Bönigen · 4.1 km · 1 h 4 min
Hike from Bönigen via Wäldli
Hike from Bönigen via Wäldli
Wanderweg · Bönigen · 15 km · 5 h 26 min
Brienzersee Drei Wasserfälleweg, Stage 2/2
Brienzersee Drei Wasserfälleweg, Stage 2/2
Bergwanderweg · Iseltwald → Brienz · 12 km · 4 h 10 min
Easy hike from Bönigen via Baggereseeli
Easy hike from Bönigen via Baggereseeli
Wanderweg · Bönigen · 8.7 km · 2 h 13 min
Easy hike from Matten b. I. via Matten b. Interlaken
Easy hike from Matten b. I. via Matten b. Interlaken
Wanderweg · Matten b. I. · 6.4 km · 1 h 42 min

Bike tours nearby

Everything within a 20 min drive

E-bike tour to the waterfalls in Lauterbrunnen
E-bike tour to the waterfalls in Lauterbrunnen
Interlaken
from CHF 199
5.0(1)
3 % back
E-Bike Tour Interlaken Valley from Interlaken
E-Bike Tour Interlaken Valley from Interlaken
Interlaken
from CHF 109
3 % back
Bödeli-Route
Bödeli-Route
Cycling routes · Interlaken Ost · 23 km
Brienzersee Bike
Brienzersee Bike
Mountain bike routes · Interlaken → Brienz · 18 km
Berner Oberland-Route, Stage 2/2
Berner Oberland-Route, Stage 2/2
Cycling routes · Interlaken → Meiringen · 51 km
Alpine Bike, Stage 13/16
Alpine Bike, Stage 13/16
Mountain bike routes · Interlaken → Adelboden · 62 km
Mürren Bike
Mürren Bike
Mountain bike routes · Lauterbrunnen · 27 km
Haslital Route
Haslital Route
Cycling routes · Brienz → Meiringen-Hasliberg · 13 km
Hohgant Bike
Hohgant Bike
Mountain bike routes · Habkern · 41 km
Panorama Bike, Stage 10/14
Panorama Bike, Stage 10/14
Mountain bike routes · Habkern → Thun · 45 km
Aare Route, Stage 3/7
Aare Route, Stage 3/7
Cycling routes · Spiez → Bern · 50 km
Lakes Route, Stage 4/10
Lakes Route, Stage 4/10
Cycling routes · Spiez → Meiringen · 47 km

Museums & exhibitions

Everything within a 15 min drive

Ticket Ballenberg
Ticket Ballenberg
Brienzwiler · Top rated
from CHF 32
4.7(71)
5 % back
Alte Pinte - Museum / Galerie / KulturRaum
Alte Pinte - Museum / Galerie / KulturRaum
Museum · Bönigen
Kunsthaus Interlaken
Kunsthaus Interlaken
Museum · Interlaken
TOURISMUSEUM
TOURISMUSEUM
Museum · Unterseen
Ausstellung "Kunst inspiriert von der Schöpfung"
Ausstellung "Kunst inspiriert von der Schöpfung"
Exhibition · Interlaken
Art Inspired by Creation
Art Inspired by Creation
Exhibition · Interlaken
Lake Thun and Its Surroundings
Lake Thun and Its Surroundings
Exhibition · Interlaken
Dorfmuseum «Alte Mühle»
Dorfmuseum «Alte Mühle»
Museum · Wilderswil
Cave Museum
Cave Museum
Museum · Sundlauenen
Village Museum Schlossweid
Village Museum Schlossweid
Museum · Ringgenberg
Talmuseum Lauterbrunnen
Talmuseum Lauterbrunnen
Museum · Lauterbrunnen

Food & drink nearby

Everything within a 50 min drive

"Bern Bites" Private Food Tour
"Bern Bites" Private Food Tour
Bern
from CHF 90
3 % back
Cheese Fondue in the Fondue Igloo on Engstligenalp
Cheese Fondue in the Fondue Igloo on Engstligenalp
Adelboden
from CHF 39
2 % back
Übersicht Hofläden Hasliberg
Übersicht Hofläden Hasliberg
Farm shops · Hasliberg
"Fondue Tuk" - city tour with the Tuk Tuk in Lucerne
"Fondue Tuk" - city tour with the Tuk Tuk in Lucerne
Lucerne
from CHF 280
5.0(1)
5 % back

Mountain huts & restaurants

Everything within a 25 min drive

Balmhütte
Balmhütte
Mountain Huts · Ringgenberg (BE)
Alpenblick
Alpenblick
Mountain Restaurant · Habkern
Forest edge
Forest edge
Mountain Restaurant · Lauterbrunnen
Neurüti
Neurüti
Mountain Huts · Brienz (BE)
Chicken Run
Chicken Run
Mountain Restaurant · Meiringen
Schreckhornhütte SAC
Schreckhornhütte SAC
Mountain Huts · Grindelwald
Restaurant Bellevue Axalp
Restaurant Bellevue Axalp
Mountain Restaurant · Brienz (BE)
Alte Post
Alte Post
Mountain Restaurant · Grindelwald
Basecamp
Basecamp
Mountain Restaurant · Grindelwald
Sulwald-Stübli
Sulwald-Stübli
Mountain Restaurant · Lauterbrunnen
Gletscherblick
Gletscherblick
Mountain Restaurant · Hasliberg
Gasthof zur Post
Gasthof zur Post
Mountain Restaurant · Hasliberg

Playgrounds nearby

Everything within a 30 min drive

Bodmi Arena
Bodmi Arena
Playground · Grindelwald
Winter-Kinderspielplatz Schlaraffenland
Winter-Kinderspielplatz Schlaraffenland
Playground · Zwischenflüh
Indoor playground Grindelwald
Indoor playground Grindelwald
Playground · Grindelwald
Playground Pfingstegg
Playground Pfingstegg
Playground · Grindelwald
Eiger+ playground
Eiger+ playground
Playground · Grindelwald
Skihäsliland
Skihäsliland
Playground · Hasliberg
Bidmi Dwarf Playground
Bidmi Dwarf Playground
Playground · Bidmi
Brandegg playground
Brandegg playground
Playground · Grindelwald

Mountain railways & scenic rides

Everything within a 55 min drive

GoldenPass Express
GoldenPass Express
Panoramic Transport · Montreux
PostBus pass journey across the Central Alps
PostBus pass journey across the Central Alps
Panoramic Transport · Meiringen
Kambly round trip
Kambly round trip
Panoramic Transport · Bern
Dampfbahn Furka-Bergstrecke DFB
Dampfbahn Furka-Bergstrecke DFB
Panoramic Transport · Andermatt
Globi-Express
Globi-Express
Panoramic Transport · Stansstad
Voralpen-Express
Voralpen-Express
Panoramic Transport · Luzern

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