Oberhofen castle - St. Beatus Caves - Grindelwald - First cliff walk

Route: Bern - Oberhofen castle - St. Beatus Caves - Grindelwald - First cliff walk - Bern
Duration: 9 h
The first stop of this tour will be at Oberhofen Castle with its medieval keep and lake tower is located on the shore of Lake Thun. The castle, which dates back to the early 13th century, houses a living museum. The large castle park is supposed to be one of the most magnificent in the region of the Alps. Exhibits ranging from neo-Gothic dining rooms to knights' suits of armor to a Turkish smoking parlor: the exhibit rooms of the living museum display Bernese residential culture dating back to the time period of the 16th to the 19th century. The castle chapel with its wall paintings from the late 15th century can still be used today for baptisms and marriages. A 2.5 hectare large park, that was created around 1840 and impressively illustrates the various fashions in the history of garden art, is located next to the castle. Striking groups of trees, exotic groves, colorful flower arrangements, the picturesque little tower and the view of the imposing mountain landscape above the lake make this garden one of the most photographed gardens for newlyweds.Next we will stop at the St. Beatus Caves (Beatushöhlen) is one of the best touristic attractions in Interlaken with stunning nature.   The caves are amazingly beautiful from inside, one of the greatest things to watch inside is the force the water passed through this cave. Explore around one kilometre of safe and well-lit walkways inside the mountain. Discover stalactites and stalagmites that have been formed by nature over millions of years as you immerse yourself in this unique underground world. A visit to the Cave Museum is a chance to learn more about this natural wonder.Next stop will be at Grindelwald, the village in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps, is a popular gateway for the Jungfrau Region, with skiing in winter and hiking in summer. It's also a base for mountain-climbing ascents up the iconic north face of Eiger Mountain. Gletscherschlucht, a glacial gorge just outside Grindelwald, features paths with interpretive signage, waterfalls and striated limestone walls. Cableways and cogwheel trains connect Grindelwald to the region’s winter sports areas, including ski resorts such as First and Männlichen, which offer a wide variety of terrain for beginners and experts. From Grindelwald we will go by the cable car to The First Cliff Walk by Tissot is a summit attraction in the Jungfrau region and is located near Grindelwald. A gondola ride to the top of Grindelwald-First takes you to breathtaking views of Alps. At first glance, it’s easy, only about 400 meters long trail.  At second glance, you will find out that it is a metal walkway clinging to and around the edge of the cliff at a dizzying height of 2,168 meters above sea level! So if you´re afraid of heights and you want to challenge yourself – Cliff Walk is the way to do it. After that we will return to Grindelwald and Bern.
Price: Per person