We went To Grossen Sport to help My wife and I find some XC BC skis. After going back two times to…read moreget everything perfect, we are now the owners of two sets of awesome skis. The staff was extremely helpful in getting us the right size skis, bindings and boots and we can't recommend them enough for anything related to Nordic skiing.

The staff here were super helpful in getting me a bike reservation for a local race. The bike was…read morein great condition, tires full, little to no scratches. They have some English speaking techs (eg. Andrea) to help non locals. The bike tech working with me was able to get my saddle lined up perfectly without me having to do a full bike fit, excellent skills! Highly recommended bike rental for Thun and at a fair price also!

My daughters and I loved kayaking with Chris! We had a lovely day filled with adventure fun and…read moreinfo! He was very knowledgeable and helpful on the lake! Definitely recommend as an excursion in Interlaken.

I never imagined I'd ever jump into a canyon, but when my friend sent us a link to the Glacier…read moreCanyon Swing with Outdoor Interlaken, it seemed like a one time opportunity so I thought why not? Immediate regret after agreeing to this because I was nervous from the moment it was booked, all the way up until the experience was actually over. On the day of our reservation, we were unfortunately a few minutes late due to issues with delayed/cancelled buses, but luckily they waited up for us. The whole process was smooth with getting us checked in and up to the jump point. When you watch the video or look at other people jump from down below, the free fall distance looks so short. But it feels SO long when you're the one jumping! I've gone skydiving multiple times before but never found that scary. This, on the other hand, was so nerve wracking, and I'm not even scared of heights at all. I think the free fall was so scary for me that I squeezed my eyes shut, since I don't remember seeing anything during the free fall. I'd imagine seeing the floor get closer and closer to me would be terrifying. Once the free fall portion is over, you then do a few wide swings back and forth across the canyon before they throw a rope out to you to pull yourself in. This part wasn't scary at all for me and was pretty relaxing as I got to take in the view. Once you're all done, you're free to go see the rest of the canyon area. Once we exited, we were given the option to purchase a video of our experience which got emailed to us a few days later. We also received a complimentary drink ticket that we were able to use next door. Overall, super scary but definitely a fun experience that I'd recommend for any thrill seekers. Outdoor Interlaken also offers a variety of other activities, so check them out for all your outdoorsy needs!

Interlaken is well known for all of the activities for thrill-seekers. You can go whitewater…read morerafting, paragliding, and canyon swinging...all with the same company! For this trip, we decided to go canyon swinging in the Glacier Canyon with Outdoor Interlaken. Must be purchased ahead of time! Cancellation policy is pretty flexible with a full refund if cancelled 48 hours before your start time. It's kind of pricey but how often will you get an opportunity to jump and swing through a canyon? There's also an add-on for the GoPro footages but you can decide after swinging through the canyon, which is what we did. You can choose to be picked up in Interlaken or meet at least 5-10 minutes before your start time at Glacier Canyon. For safety reasons, you aren't allowed to bring anything with you unless you're able to zip it up in your pants. If you have prescription glasses, you can bring them and they provide a little baggy to put it in while you swing. Everything is stored in plastic bins which you can pick up outside of the canyon when you're done. The experience starts with a short van ride up to the top of the canyon. Our guide was really friendly and knew what he was doing in terms of safety so it made us feel safer and calmer. The swing itself was like nothing I've done before! It's very nerve wracking when you're at the top and I think the anticipation just makes it a lot worse. The drop itself is only a couple of seconds but feels so much longer. Some of my friends think they blacked out for a second because they don't even remember looking at the canyon while swinging! I would allocate about 2 hours for the experience, especially if you're doing this with a large group. You don't need to wait for the strangers in your group to finish swinging. And afterwards, the canyon is free for you to enjoy! We were able to run out to grab our stuff, grab the complementary drink that was part of the swinging ticket, and go back into the canyon.

This shop has a lot of nice options and it also carries Swiss brand. The staff was super nice to…read moreassist us and answered our questions. Comparing to US value, it's a bit cheaper with free tax.

#227 Searching for something besides a souvenir or watch…read moreshop in Interlaken? Then look no further than the Patagonia store. Lots of the great Patagonia gear and really good selection-- they even sell wetsuits in this shop! In fact, I believe they're the only Patagonia store in Europe where you can purchase wetsuits. The prices aren't really discounted, but being Patagonia-- that's not entirely unexpected regardless of where you go. Great staff, very chill owner who's also an avid surfing himself, and a prime location right in the middle of downtown Interlaken. Patagonia's just taking off in Europe (and playing a bit of catch-up to TNF), but happy to support the company and its mission!

We just visited the store and the staff was so nice. They speak good English and assisted us to get…read morethe right backpack. They have a lot of options comparing to other stores around. The price is pricy, but it matches the quality. Variety of selection.

I rented skis through the AlpinResorts website for a week of skiing in Grindelwald. My flight out…read moreof the US was cancelled and I left a day later. Not wanting to have my rental cancelled, I emailed their general email address and got a prompt reply confirming that my rental would still be good. Upon getting to Grindelwald, the shop is located on the main street. The rental portion of the shop is located downstairs. The selection of skis was excellent, with a good selection of all-mountain and racing skis. All of them looked brand new. This is a bit unusual, as I've definitely had some well-used skis in the past. The staff member who assisted me set the skis up perfectly. He felt bad that I had pre-paid for the rental via the website and mentioned that AlpinResorts can be difficult to work with around trying to get a partial refund. I mentioned that I had travel insurance and would pursue it through that avenue, but I appreciated his concern and commentary. He had some interesting tips for where to ski in the area and mentioned that the snow wasn't all that great to start the week. He said that if I didn't like my choice, a pair of Volkl's, I was more than welcome to bring them back and swap out for something else. At the end of the week, returning skis/poles were a breeze.

Imboden was top notch. Honored my (confusing) reservation and got us paid and on our way quickly…read more Very organized. Bike helmets were quite comfortable and adjustable. Had no issues with e-bikes or lock they provided. Fun way to explore Lauterbrunnen Valley. We rode by cows, farm fridges, and waterfalls. Get there when they open (9a) as a line does form, even with a reservation.

Probably the worst customer service I've experienced in Europe…read more While the lady at the front was nice and helpful, the blonde guy who actually gives you the bike was extremely rude and disrespectful. If you want to bike in the city just expect a direct verbal insult. Better yet don't waste your time here. I came with friends but I would never bring family here. Seeing family get verbally assaulted is not my idea of a fun time.

One of the coolest things I've done was paraglide over Interlaken Switzerland. The alps on the…read morehorizon and a birdseye view of the city kissed by the rays of the sunrise was nothing less than magical. My guide, Daniel had the most calming energy and gave easy to follow directions. He made me feel safe as he pointed out the checks his team made to ensure that our journey to the ground was safe. The experience was not scary at all, but more peaceful. Oh and if they ask you if you'd like to make twists and turns- I recommend YES! Would do this again in a heartbeat.

I can't believe I did that. I went paragliding in Switzerland! I am afraid of heights but I wanted…read moreto do something adventurous. The views did not disappoint. The pilots were all professional yet funny. They love what they do (paragliding) and it shows. I had Marki as my pilot. I told him I wanted a mellow ride and just sightsee. No flips or crazy turns cause that'll make me sick. He was very accommodating and ensured I was comfortable up in the air. He likes to do photography and I knew we would get along. Overall, I had a great time in the air. They got some really good footage of me and the view. It was worth every penny. YOLO.