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The Swiss town of Interlaken (meaning ‘between the lakes’) is an adventure playground. Photograph by Callum Snape / Interlaken Tourism On the valley floor tucked in between Lakes Thun and Brienz and surrounded by the Bernese Alps, the town of Interlaken (meaning ‘between the lakes’) is an adventure playground for beginners and experts. The snow-capped peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau frame the town, with plenty of activities awaiting in the surrounding mountains, as well as on the lakes and land. This is the heart of the region, with plenty of accommodation styles to suit, from luxury hotels and B&Bs to camping sites. A great time to make the most of Interlaken is in the summer, when an average temperature of 18.5C makes conditions ideal for abseiling waterfalls, hiking, skydiving above the summits and more. Below, discover three ways to explore this diverse region. ....