Works of art in Interlaken

Discover these lovingly created artworks in Interlaken

Stroll through the wintry streets from Interlaken Ost to Interlaken West and discover a range of creative works of art along the way in the main squares of the city. The wooden sculptures, produced by students at the Gymnasium Interlaken secondary school, are displayed at various sites around town each winter. Those who don’t wish to walk too far can relax in the Advent carriage and travel to the works of art in comfort. The carriage operates from 10.30 am to 3.30 pm on all Saturdays over the Christmas period and on the Sunday sale on 22 December from. The round trip takes around 30 minutes. You can get on and off at the various art objects along the route.

The magnificent stag on the forecourt of Migros
The ibex family at Postplatz
The winter bear at the Interlaken West railway crossing
The fox at the East Center
The masterpieces at the Kunsthaus Interlaken

The Stag

Made by class 18b at Gymnasium Interlaken, the Stag captivates viewers of all ages with its imposing scale, its impressive design using pieces of local driftwood and its delicately rendered stars. This majestic sight welcomes you on Amman-Hofer-Platz in Interlaken.

The Stag

The Winter Bear

Kunstobjekt Winterbär mit blauem Schal beim Schlittschuhlaufen auf dem Platz beim Interlaken Ost-Bahnhof

Wearing a blue scarf, the Winter Bear skates around Train Station Interlaken West. Class SFBG23 of the Gymnasium Interlaken sets out to show the sporty side of this proud Bernese heraldic beast.

The Winter Bear

The Ibex Family

Just outside on the Postplatz, a family of ibex welcomes you to the scene of a cosy winter fondue. "Say Cheese" is the motto for this artwork, which was created by classes 21abc at the Gymnasium Interlaken. Snap a fun selfie as you join up with friends – then share it with loved ones at home via the hashtag #Winterlaken.

The Ibex Family

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