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Things to Do at Hohematte Park

Complete Guide to Hohematte Park in Interlaken

About Hohematte Park

Hohematte Park in Interlaken refuses to behave like a normal city park. It spreads across 35 acres of flat, treeless meadow like a deliberate pause in the middle of town. The Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau slam into view at the southern edge, their snow crowns blazing against the sky when the weather cooperates. You will smell fresh cut grass and catch the Jungfrau Railway's rhythmic chug drifting in from the distance. A cool glacier breath slips down even on hot afternoons. Kids kick footballs, families picnic, and nobody blocks the stage. Developers never touched this ground. The void itself is the attraction. Sit on a bench and the Alps do the talking. Some call it too exposed. I call it honest.

What to See & Do

The Central Flower Clock

Near the main entrance a living clock made of bedding plants ticks off the minutes with Swiss exactitude. Pansies, begonias, and whatever is seasonal form the colorful face. The soil smells damp, the petals smell sweet. Cameras click softly as visitors frame the blooms against the mountain backdrop.

The Paragliding Landing Zone

Look up. Bright canopies pepper the sky. Paragliders launch from nearby hills and aim for Hohematte's open grass. You will hear the sudden whoosh as they descend, then the rustle of nylon landing a few metres away. The park becomes a stage. The draft from a close landing gives a free shot of adrenaline.

The Uninterrupted Mountain Vista

The southern edge delivers the headline act. Not one tree, not one building interrupts the line of sight to the Eiger and Mönch. Raw grey rock rises to permanent ice that looks airbrushed on. Sunrise paints the summits gold. Dusk paints them rose. On quiet evenings you may hear the low rumble of a far-off avalanche.

The Seasonal Kiosks & Benches

Perimeter kiosks sell ice cream, roasted chestnuts, or a glass of local white wine. Grilling sausage and melting cheese scent the air. Grab a bench, tip your face to the sun, and watch Interlaken drift past at Swiss speed.

Practical Information

Opening Hours

The park never closes. Lighting is scarce after dark, so most visitors stick to daylight.

Tickets & Pricing

Entry costs zero francs. No tickets, no queues, no budget stress in a region that can empty your wallet fast.

Best Time to Visit

Late morning or late afternoon gives the warmest light and temperatures. Midday buzzes with tandem landings and tour groups. Arrive early for quiet and possible dew mirrors of the peaks. Clouds may hide them.

Suggested Duration

Linger an hour with a picnic or dash through for the classic photo. Thirty to forty minutes lets you stroll end to end, rotate through viewpoints, and grab a drink.

Getting There

Hohematte sits between Interlaken Ost and Interlaken West. From Ost it is a flat five-minute walk along the main street. The green void is impossible to miss. From West add two minutes. Buses stop at the edges. Drivers find paid parking nearby. But walking remains the sane choice.

Things to Do Nearby

Harder Kulm
The mountain that looms above town. A funicular climbs from a station just east of the park. The summit view flips Hohematte's script: you look down on the meadow and the twin lakes. Pair the two for a full before-and-after story.
Jungfrau Park
Stroll west to this hands-on science and nature house. Indoor and outdoor exhibits entertain kids when rain hits or when they need to burn energy after the calm grass.
The Höheweg Promenade
Hoheweg forms the park's northern border. Grand hotels, cafes, and watch shops line the promenade. Horse hooves clip-clop past. The street shows Interlaken's 19th-century resort DNA against the park's natural restraint.
Boat Departures for Lake Thun and Brienz
At Interlaken Ost docks, minutes from the park's east edge, historic paddle-steamers and modern boats depart. A lake cruise gives you a water-level angle on the same peaks you admired from the grass. The gentle roll feels like a lullaby.

Tips & Advice

Short on time? Walk through anyway. The view from the grass instantly maps the town between two lakes and beneath three mountains.
Tandem paragliders land here by default. Book a flight and you will touchdown on this lawn. Skip the flight and you still get a free air show.
Pose by Interlaken's flower clock for the postcard shot of blooms and peaks, then slip west where benches sit empty and silence hangs thick. The western end stays quiet. Bring a snack. Worth it.
Hotels along Höheweg open their terraces above the park. Order one drink. The price beats a bench but buys you the same view plus a chair and a waiter. Splurge once. Enjoy the rest.

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