This winter, the Winterlaken Labyrinth conceived by the Interlaken Tourism Organization and partners will enchant you on the Höhematte. At the foot of the Harder to the north and with the view of the snow-covered Jungfrau to the south, visitors can explore a wintry labyrinth the size of a football field—made up of old Christmas trees. As if they were giving each other warmth in the cold season, about 1,000 used or unsold Christmas trees are lined up close together, forming the labyrinth.
The entrance is signposted. Walk through the mysterious paths made of wood chips with various dead ends, figures, and other surprises. Listen to the rustle of the fir trees as they nestle together and smell the spicy scent of their needles. Behind every Christmas tree a little surprise can await you, which you will inevitably associate with the winter wonderland of Switzerland or the diverse holiday region of Interlaken. These sights are the perfect subjects for an everlasting souvenir photo in front of the breathtaking mountains that surround Winterlaken. There is also a lookout tower as well as several seating opportunities for visitors. At the end of the winding path, you will come to the aMAZEment Park, a meeting zone where guests from all over the world can enjoy mingling with the locals.
At the end of the aMAZEment Park, you will have the chance to write your dearest wish on a piece of paper and hang it on one of the many fir trees. Thanks to the wish notes, the wondrous Winterlaken Labyrinth fills with hopes and wishes, keeping it a fairy tale forest of white—just in case the snow should melt. How many wishes can we gather? Some may wish for a toy car, others a return visit to Winterlaken, while others still may wish for the health of their loved ones. No wish is too grand to write down and place on a Christmas tree. Last year they collected over 10,000 wish notes.
Many of the trees are donated by citizens after they have been used as Christmas trees, and once the labyrinth is dismantled, they will be given to fishery associations, farms, and animal parks for further use.
Entrance is free.

Website
interlaken.ch/en/experiences/winter-wonderland/winterlaken/top-winterlaken-events/winterlaken-labyrinth

Where
Höhematte
3800 Interlaken

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