Family holidays in spring in the Holiday Region Interlaken
Spring in the Holiday Region Interlaken is all about fresh air, family adventures, and making the most of the longer days after winter. It’s the perfect season to step outside, explore together, and create memories. Whether you are planning a weekend getaway, looking for an active family outing, or organizing a school excursion, Interlaken offers experiences that combine fun, nature, and discovery.
From paddling across the stunning turquoise waters of Lake Brienz to joining a playful
Easter egg hunt through the streets of Interlaken, these activities turn the region into a real-life playground and outdoor learning space for all ages.
KAYAKING ON LAKE BRIENZ
Lake Brienz is the Bernese Oberland at its most cinematic: a mirror of glacier-fed turquoise framed by steep, forested slopes and waterfalls. For families and educators, it is a landscape that deserves more than a view from a train window. It is best experienced at water level, where every bend of shoreline reveals a new cove, pebble beach, or castle view.
THE FAMILY WEEKEND
When the kids are on “full battery”, a guided paddle turns a standard break into a core memory. With young explorers (ages 5+), the 1.5-hour kayaking experience in stable sit-on-top kayaks keeps things fun and manageable, with the pace set for curiosity and smiles. For older kids and teens (ages 12+), the summer tour adds more time on the lake and more scenery: cliffs, quiet bays, and Ringgenberg Castle. With gear provided and a free photo package included, the only thing parents need to bring is a sense of wonder.
EASTER EGG HUNT IN INTERLAKEN
At Easter, the digital Easter egg hunt on the map feature of the Interlaken Guide brings locals and visitors together in a fun and playful way, inviting everyone to discover Interlaken from a completely new perspective. This activity is a great opportunity to spend time outdoors together while exploring exciting spots around town.
Using the map in the Interlaken Guide, participants can find several Easter nests, which are easy to locate thanks to the built in navigation function. Each nest contains a letter, and those who search carefully can collect all the letters and put them together to form a secret solution word. This turns an ordinary walk through Interlaken into a small Easter mission—one that’s just as entertaining for kids as it is for adults.
Once the correct solution word has been submitted, participants can pick up a small Easter-themed gift as a reward at the Tourist Information Interlaken. On top of that, everyone who submits the correct answer will automatically be entered into a raffle to win an attractive grand prize. The Easter egg hunt combines movement, discovery, and quality time—making it the perfect spring outing in the Holiday Region Interlaken.
The outdoor classroom
For teachers and school administrators, Lake Brienz is a screen-free sanctuary. A class trip on the water becomes a shared challenge that builds confidence and teamwork under the eye of professional guides, while offering an immersive lesson in geography.
