Interlaken – nature meets MICE Only 45 minutes from Bern lies the lakeside Interlaken region , a convention hub known for its mountain scenery . Many venues benefit from their locations on the snowy peaks and by the lakes , or , such as in the case of the Congress Kursaal Interlaken centre , their positioning in the walkable town .
Congress Kursaal Interlaken The congress centre ’ s historic halls and modern auditorium shine across 19 different rooms , with a capacity of 1,500 delegates . The combination of history and modernity adds vibrance to congresses , events , conferences , and symposiums . The centre ’ s airy park area offers a creative break from business , as does the site ’ s restaurant . The venue also provides in-house catering , and expertise to planners at all points of their events ’ journey .
The Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel and Spa In the centre of the resort town , Victoria-Jungfrau
Grand Hotel and Spa five-star seminar hotel can accommodate up to 400 delegates in its meeting and banquet rooms . It also provides access to its two restaurants , two bars , and a 5,500m2 relaxing wellness oasis : a prime incentive .
10 minutes to Harder Kulm Nearby the Congress Centre Kursaal Interlaken is the Harder Kulm mountain . It can be reached by a 100-year-old funicular railway – which only takes 10 minutes . A glass viewing platform looks over Interlaken , providing unique views of the surrounding mountain peaks ; the twin lakes ; and famous mountains Eiger , Mönch , and Jungfrau . After the views , visitors can catch their breath at The Panorama Restaurant .
Jetboat Tour - action on the lake Lake Brienz is on the table for delegates , who can ride across it on a jetboat tour . The 30-kilometre ( 18 miles ) tour lets explorers see the lake ’ s famous Giessbach Falls and surrounding scenery while adding a kick of adrenaline to the experience . It ’ s an exciting incentive rarely found elsewhere , and certainly a welcome break for delegates .
Experiencing Interlaken Activities in the region change from season to season , resulting a unique experience every visit . Interlaken offers both high-energy and outdoorsy activities , and calmer tranquil experiences . Delegates who like to wander will enjoy the region ’ s opportunities to hike through the landscapes , the lakes , and to glaciers . Meanwhile , team-building culinary events , painting , fondue , and carving ice sculptures are also on offer in the town .
Due to the short distance between Bern and Interlaken , it ’ s easy for organisers to combine the two experiences . Business in Bern combines brilliantly with Interlaken ’ s resort town experiences , with both allowing delegates to settle into Switzerland ’ s stunning alpine landscape .
For more information about booking events , meetings , and congresses in Bern and Interlaken , contact the Bern Convention Bureau at meetings @ bern . com , and info @ congress-interlaken . com
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