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Interlaken

American

[in-ter-lah-kuhn, in-ter-lah-kuhn] / ˈɪn tərˌlɑ kən, ˌɪn tərˈlɑ kən /

noun

a town in central Switzerland between the lakes of Brienz and Thun: tourist center.

Interlaken British

/ ˈɪntəˌlɑːkən /

noun

a town and resort in central Switzerland, situated between Lakes Brienz and Thun on the River Aar. Pop: 5119 (2000)

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For instance, after a long day of train travel, from Vienna to Interlaken or from Interlaken to Bavaria, I made sure the next day was free of any grand excursion or event.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

The 37-page report was distilled from thousands of pages of previous assessments after a week of deliberations in Interlaken, Switzerland.

From Reuters • Mar. 20, 2023

"It is and will continue to be a good point to show our future guests the beauty of the Interlaken holiday region," Mr Julier said.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2021

All the way up 19th is East Galer Street and the winding entrance to Interlaken Park.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 3, 2021

On it are Interlaken, Thun, Bern, Solothurn, and Aarau, to which, as to the canton of Aargau, it gives its name.

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