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

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

From Reuters

The report by hundreds of the world’s top scientists was supposed to be approved by government delegations Friday at the end of a weeklong meeting in the Swiss town of Interlaken.

From Seattle Times

Trees sway overhead and the pitted pavement rises gently on the way into Interlaken Park on North Capitol Hill.

From Seattle Times

Iseltwald isn't the only spot in the Interlaken area that fans of the show are heading to.

From BBC

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