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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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Schreckhorn4,078 mEiger3,967 mMönch4,107 mJungfrau4,158 mJungfraujochMännlichen

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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 $281
4.8(42)
1 % back
Bernese Oberland Pass
Bernese Oberland Pass
Interlaken
from $306
4.7(15)
1 % back
Rail ticket between Interlaken Ost and Zermatt
Rail ticket between Interlaken Ost and Zermatt
Interlaken
from $110
1 % back

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Harry P.Otter und die ZauberprüfungInterlaken - Startpunkt frei wählbar in der Region · 06:00–23:00 · ab CHF 12.90 Baking wood-fired bread at SchlossweidSchlossweid · 07:30–11:00 · CHF 2.50–10 · until Sat, Nov 7 Fresh mussels from HollandBrasserie 17 · 11:00 · until Mon, Nov 30

Vortrag zur Waldwelt und Waldreservat GrünenbergpassKirche Habkern · 19:00 · frei

Trending in Bönigen

Beatenberg paragliding tandem from Interlaken
Beatenberg paragliding tandem from Interlaken
Interlaken · Top rated
from $242
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Beatenberg paragliding in tandem from Interlaken
Beatenberg paragliding in tandem from Interlaken
Interlaken · Top rated
from $242
4.8(121)
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Jungfrau Region Skydiving from the airplane
Jungfrau Region Skydiving from the airplane
Interlaken · In demand
from $541
4.9(17)
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"The Golden Eagle" Beatenberg Paragliding from Interlaken
"The Golden Eagle" Beatenberg Paragliding from Interlaken
Interlaken
from $230
4.6(9)
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Schynige Platte Helicopter Skydive
Schynige Platte Helicopter Skydive
Interlaken · In demand
from $624
5.0(21)
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Canyon Swing Grindelwald Glacier Canyon
Canyon Swing Grindelwald Glacier Canyon
Interlaken · Top rated
from $177
4.9(87)
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Beatus Caves Ticket
Beatus Caves Ticket
Beatenberg · In demand
from $26
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“Amazing experience!!”

Christian

on Beatenberg paragliding tandem from Interlaken

“We had an absolute wonderful time! This company is one of the best. They were very prepared and professional, even providing us lockers, water shoes, and water jackets. The equipment was high quality and made the paddling very easy. The guide was very knowledgeable and took the tour at the groups pace. We never felt rushed or bored. Excellent activity and 10 out of 10 would recommend to others.”

Laura

on Kayak tour in summer on Lake Brienz

“this was awesome—you should totally do it if you get the chance. nick and levy were great and super professional and helpful getting us through the whole process!”

Ziggy

on Canyon Swing Grindelwald Glacier Canyon

“Excellent tour!”

ARIANE

on Canyoning in the Saxetenschlucht from Interlaken

“I have done a lot of canyoning and this was the best. Best slides and jumps! Bravo!”

Jeffrey

on Chli Schliere Alpnach Canyoning for advanced participants from Interlaken

“Wonderful experience! The chocolate shoppe is worth a visit on its own, but the class tops it off. Our instructor was informative, sweet and fun, and the intimate setting made it easy to meet new people, learn new things and bring home delicious chocolate. A very fun hour and a half — highly recommend!”

Beverly

on Chocolate Workshop at Funky Chocolate Club Interlaken

Hiking routes

Easy hike from Matten b. I. via Matten b. Interlaken
Matten b. I. · 6.4 km · 1 h 42 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
Hike from Iseltwald via Gloota
Iseltwald · 12 km · 4 h 4 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 $395
3 % back
Guided hike to hidden gems in the Alps
Guided hike to hidden gems in the Alps
Interlaken
from $686
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
Hike from Bönigen via Wäldli
Hike from Bönigen via Wäldli
Wanderweg · Bönigen · 15 km · 5 h 26 min
Easy hike from Bönigen via Lütschisand
Easy hike from Bönigen via Lütschisand
Wanderweg · Bönigen · 4.1 km · 1 h 4 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 Uf der Acheri
Easy hike from Matten b. I. via Uf der Acheri
Wanderweg · Matten b. I. · 7.6 km · 1 h 57 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 $254
5.0(1)
3 % back
E-Bike Tour Interlaken Valley from Interlaken
E-Bike Tour Interlaken Valley from Interlaken
Interlaken
from $139
3 % back
Brienzersee Bike
Brienzersee Bike
Mountain bike routes · Interlaken → Brienz · 18 km
Bödeli-Route
Bödeli-Route
Cycling routes · Interlaken Ost · 23 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
Panorama Bike, Stage 10/14
Panorama Bike, Stage 10/14
Mountain bike routes · Habkern → Thun · 45 km
Hohgant Bike
Hohgant Bike
Mountain bike routes · Habkern · 41 km
Lakes Route, Stage 4/10
Lakes Route, Stage 4/10
Cycling routes · Spiez → Meiringen · 47 km
Aare Route, Stage 3/7
Aare Route, Stage 3/7
Cycling routes · Spiez → Bern · 50 km

Museums & exhibitions

Everything within a 15 min drive

Ticket Ballenberg
Ticket Ballenberg
Brienzwiler · Top rated
from $41
4.7(71)
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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

"Fire kitchen" cooking over the fire private
"Fire kitchen" cooking over the fire private
Bern
from $39
3 % back
"Bern Bites" Private Food Tour
"Bern Bites" Private Food Tour
Bern
from $115
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Cheese Fondue in the Fondue Igloo on Engstligenalp
Cheese Fondue in the Fondue Igloo on Engstligenalp
Adelboden
from $50
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 $357
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)
Basecamp
Basecamp
Mountain restaurant · Grindelwald
Alte Post
Alte Post
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
Playground Pfingstegg
Playground Pfingstegg
Playground · Grindelwald
Eiger+ playground
Eiger+ playground
Playground · Grindelwald
Indoor playground Grindelwald
Indoor playground Grindelwald
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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