1. Available from all hostels, the Interlaken Visitor's Card is an integral part of anybody's trip to the Swiss city. Not only does it entitle you to free transport on Interlaken's bus network (which includes the journey to Bonigen where Lake Brienz is located), with it you can embark on a guided walk for free as well receive discounts at many attractions.

2. Overlooked by Mt Faulhorn and Mt Rothorn, your first visit to Lake Brienz will leave you breathless. Thanks to wooded slopes which surround the lake, it is extremely picturesque. The lake itself is 9 miles long and 1.5 miles wide and is regarded as the cleanest lake in Switzerland. The bus journey there is free thanks to the Interlaken Visitor's Card.

3. To get to surrounding resorts such as Wengen can cost you up to CHF60 return. But buying a 'Jungfrau Region Sport Pass' will cost just CHF6 more and not only will you be able to visit the one resort, upon your return to Interlaken, the ticket will also entitle you to transport within the region for the rest of the day.

4. Surrounding Interlaken are some of Switzerland's best hiking trails. You need to drive to some of the trails but one, the Harder Kulm, can be started on foot from the city. Once you reach the end of the trail you are treated to a bird's-eye view of the entire Jungfrau Region.

5. If you want to see as much of the region as possible but don't want to spend too much time on public transport, or too much money on rail travel (it can get expensive in Switzerland) rent a bike for the day. Starting at around CHF35 for the day, you'll get to see lots in a day.